Author Archives: katyquilts

About katyquilts

I am a wife, mom of four amazing adult kids, and a former librarian. I love making everything from traditional quilts to art quilts. I am thankful to God my Father and Creator for the gift of creativity!

WIP Wednesday ~ Basting for Hand Quilting

Posted on March 8, 2017 by katyquilts

Yes, hand quilting! I haven’t done that in ages! But this antique top is all hand pieced and deserves to be hand quilted. So I’m using my long arm to baste it and will hand quilt it in a hoop. … Continue reading →

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Another One on the Frame

Posted on March 7, 2017 by katyquilts

I have a goal to go through and clean all the closets and cupboards in my house. It’s going to take a while. My motivation is that I let myself go sew after finishing each drawer, cupboard, closet etc. so … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Gwennie 

Posted on March 6, 2017 by katyquilts

I think my center block is finally done. It looked too naked before. I’m really terrible at hand appliqué, but for better or worse, it’s done. I definitely like it better now. I will call my wonkiness folk art and … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ QOV 

Posted on March 3, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished up another Quilt of Valor last week. This was made from a Minnick and Simpson jelly roll from their Polka Dots and Paisleys line.  The block pattern was free on he Moda Bake Shop site and it is … Continue reading →

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Nankeen

Posted on March 2, 2017 by katyquilts

Do you know what Nankeen is? I didn’t! Not until Saturday night when Mr. Wonderful got home from his most recent trip to China. While there, he scouted out the perfect gift for me! He had to go off the … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday ~ Marmalade

Posted on March 1, 2017 by katyquilts

I found the matching white fabrics I needed for the border of this small top and finished it up so I could get on to the quilting. I will be donating this small quilt to our local Habitat for Humanity … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Fresh Modern Quilts, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

February/March Goals

Posted on February 28, 2017 by katyquilts

This month has flown by! Here is what I had hoped to accomplish this month:   1. I want to finish the top I’m making from these blocks. It will be a Quilt of Valor. Done! It is even quilted … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Gwennie Medallion

Posted on February 27, 2017 by katyquilts

I’ve never been happy with the center block of my medallion top. It looks too sparse, like I don’t like appliqué or something! It’s time to fix this before the top grows any bigger. I’ve pulled out a few books … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ This and That

Posted on February 26, 2017 by katyquilts

Today I will be stitching some labels on for Quilts of Valor. I bought some fabric with these labels on from Spoonflower a few years ago. I should have sent them back because at least a third of them were … Continue reading →

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Saturday Sewing

Posted on February 25, 2017 by katyquilts

I have another Quilt of Valor in the frame. I’m using this pantograph: It’s looking good so far! Have a great day!

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