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!

LeMarais Update

Hubby leaves tomorrow so I haven’t done much sewing lately. I did finish 20 of these blocks. I don’t really have enough bits to make another row of blocks.  But precuts of this line are on clearance on Craftsy, so … Continue reading

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A Quilty Christmas 

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Thanks to my daughters, I had a rather quilty Christmas here. They got me this wonderful bag for carrying my hand work projects! It zips closed on top and has pockets all … Continue reading

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Best of 2016

Cheryl over at   Meadow Mist Designs is hosting a Best of 2016 linky party.  This is a chance for bloggers to look back at their best posts over the past year. Best can be defined as most popular, most comments, … Continue reading

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DWMonday ~ Doe

I picked up three charm  packs of Doe by Carolyn Freidlander when I visited Missouri Star last fall. I picked up some Kona at the local JoAnns and cut them all up 2 1/2 by 5 inch rectangles. Then I … Continue reading

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A Savior is Born

“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas Eve!

We are making great memories this Christmas. It is our first time celebrating in Arizona.  Hubby has been here for a while. Here we are at the 5k Jingle Bell Run last week. His parents are here for the holiday … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Let Freedom Ring QOV

I finished the QOV top that I was working on recently.  This next picture was taken before adding borders, but I think it shows the truest color. And here is the finished top! It ended up approx. 62 by 76 … Continue reading

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TBThursday ~ Finishing Vintage Quilt Tops

It’s been a busy week with the holidays and family, so I thought I would pull a few things from the archives to share with you today. These are all vintage quilt tops that I finished by quilting them on … Continue reading

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WIP Wednesday ~ Le Marais

I am loving these blocks! Not sure how many I can get from this jelly roll, but I am enjoying the process. Here are a few I have done. Have a great day! Linking up with Sew Fresh Quilts, Quilt Fabrication

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A couple tips…

I’ve had several people ask what I use to hang my quilts to take photos. I found these at Ikea in the laundry area. A package of two costs about $2.50. I can’t remember what Ikea calls them. The hook … Continue reading

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