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!

DWMonday ~ Le Marais

Posted on December 19, 2016 by katyquilts

I got a great deal on a jelly roll of this from Fat Quarter Shop when I used my gift card recently. I love French General fabrics! I had a block pattern in mind, but cut three strips wrong. Ugh. … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Wall Monday, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Reinforcements 

Posted on December 17, 2016 by katyquilts

As I mentioned, I am getting to the end of my kitted up projects. But not to fear, hubby arrived with reinforcements this week! I still have several layer cakes that I brought with me as well. Someone suggested before … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabric | 4 Comments

 Finish It Up Friday ~ 30’s Ohio Stars Top

Posted on December 16, 2016 by katyquilts

It is amazing to me how fast projects come together when they are all cut out ahead of time! My die cutter made kitting up projects for my stay in AZ so efficient! These quarter square triangle bits were pieced … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Finishes, Leader/Ender, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

TBT ~ Ladder Quilts

Posted on December 15, 2016 by katyquilts

I started a series of ladder quilts quite some time ago. Every now and again, I revisit this theme. Most of these have hung in a local art show. I thought I had a picture of this one finished, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilts, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

WIP Wednesday ~ Scrappy Fence Rail Leader/Ender

Posted on December 14, 2016 by katyquilts

It’s been a while since I shared progress on my leader/ended project. I was able to move ahead thanks to an infusion of scraps from Ila! Here is my stack of blocks. I stopped st Three Dudes Quilting in Phoenix … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Leader/Ender, Scraps, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Gratitude 

Posted on December 13, 2016 by katyquilts

That’s the name of the mini charm pack that I purchased from Fat Quarter Shop. Gratitude is something I have been feeling much of late. This temporary move has had its ups and downs. But one thing it has shown … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

DWMonday

Posted on December 12, 2016 by katyquilts

I’m getting to the end of the projects that I kitted up to sew while I am here in AZ. I did bring some pre-cuts along though. I don’t really remember when I bought this layer cake of Let Freedom … Continue reading →

Posted in Precuts, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Just for fun….

Posted on December 10, 2016 by katyquilts

Having grown up in Wisconsin and living most of my adult life in Michigan, celebrating Christmas in Arizona feels slightly odd to me! I’ve been enjoying the local Christmas decorations on my morning walks and thought I would share a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Dresden Fans Mini

Posted on December 9, 2016 by katyquilts

Remember these little leftovers from my Blueberry Park Half Rectangle Quilt top? I chopped them up using this tool: And made them into tiny fans. I appliqued them to backgrounds and added quarter circles in the corners. I used my walking foot … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Finishes, Fresh Modern Quilts, Uncategorized | 22 Comments

This and That Thursday

Posted on December 8, 2016 by katyquilts

I had nearly a whole day to sew on Tuesday. I started by laying out rows for the quilt. I pinned each set together so I could clear the design wall. Then I started piecing this little quilt. My first … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments