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!

Finish It Up Friday ~ Let Freedom Ring

Posted on February 24, 2017 by katyquilts

Here is my first finish since arriving back in Michigan. I used a panto called Amaze Me. I had to piece the backing. As you can see, I didn’t attempt to match it. I’ve had this backing fabric for ages. … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

TBT ~ Quilts Around the House

Posted on February 23, 2017 by katyquilts

I feel so much better this week! Thank you for all of your sweet comments! I hope to get back to responding soon. Now that I am home and feeling well, I keep thinking I should be going in to … Continue reading →

Posted in Home projects, Throwback Thursday | 18 Comments

Play Time

Posted on February 22, 2017 by katyquilts

I finally took a little time to play around with some free motion work on the long arm. I’m so out of practice. But this sure was fun! I’ve got a bit of secret sewing to do and I need … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Motion Quilting, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting | 17 Comments

WIP Tuesday ~ QOV

Posted on February 21, 2017 by katyquilts

It feels good to be working on the long arm again! I want to do some free motion work, but I’m easing into things with a few pantographs. I’ve decided to use this panto: I like it so far. Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 10 Comments

DWM ~ Backings and Tops

Posted on February 20, 2017 by katyquilts

This weekend I finally started feeling good enough to do a little mucking about in the sewing room. I got one Quilt of Valor quilted and bound. I will share that on Friday. Yesterday, I was looking at tops I … Continue reading →

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Gwennie Inspired Medallion QAL News

Posted on February 18, 2017 by katyquilts

Remember this? It’s time to get back to work and finish it up! It’s going on display. Did you participate in the QAL? If so, your quilt could be on display as well at the First Friday Exhibit at Quilt … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Coins QOV

Posted on February 17, 2017 by katyquilts

Here is the second QOV from the Polka Dots and Paisleys jelly rolls. I’m going to miss that lovely wall for taking photos! It is actually hanging sideways here. I got some of my carefully planned rows mixed up. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Quilt of Valor | 10 Comments

Home Again

Posted on February 16, 2017 by katyquilts

I arrived home late Monday night. It is cold here! And I immediately caught a bad cold as well. I enjoyed a wonderful Valentine’s Day with Mr. Wonderful, but yesterday I spent most of the day on the couch nursing … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilt of Valor | 12 Comments

The List

Posted on February 15, 2017 by katyquilts

Remember last fall when I was kitting up projects for my time in Arizona? Well, that time is over as I am now back in the frigid state of Michigan. I’ve been slowly working on this post as a record … Continue reading →