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!

Slow Stitching ~ Gwennie

Posted on March 19, 2017 by katyquilts

The quiltingnis finally done! And it is time for the hand sewing of the binding. Her’s a peek at the quilting on the back. Have a great day! Linking up with Kathy’s Quilts

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Coins QOV

Posted on March 17, 2017 by katyquilts

Another QOV finish to share today. I love that between this and the last QOV, I was able to use nearly every inch of my two jelly rolls. I used a panto from Urban Elementz called Loop the Loop. Here’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 15 Comments

A Crafty Project ~ Magnets

Posted on March 16, 2017 by katyquilts

If you’ve read my blog for any length of time, you know I love vintage enamelware. I while back, I found a table top, just the top. Daughter #3 had the brilliant idea of using it for a magnetic bulletin … Continue reading →

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Gwennie Progress

Posted on March 14, 2017 by katyquilts

The quilting on my Gwennie Medallion has begun. I planned to use 60 weight Superior Sew Fine, but I’ve had a lot of issues with thread breakage. Now I am back to my old stand by, Glide thread. No more … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting | 9 Comments

DWMonday ~ Quilting Gwennie 

Posted on March 13, 2017 by katyquilts

I finally added the last borders to my Gwennie Medallion. The outer border isn’t exactly what I wanted, but this top was all from stash and I wasn’t about to go shopping now. Before I had the borders on, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Gwennie inspired Medallion QAL, Gwennie QAL, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Hand Quilting

Posted on March 12, 2017 by katyquilts

I used to do a lot of hand quilting, but haven’t done so in many years. Until this week. I started working on my antique top. This is how far I have gotten. Here is the back. My quilting stinks, … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand quilting | 14 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Marmalade

Posted on March 10, 2017 by katyquilts

This little quilt is named after the charm pack that started it. I’m quite pleased with the quilting on this one. Here’s a peek at the backing and binding. Yes, snow has returned to Michigan. Yuck! It has caused all … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes | 21 Comments

Ugh

Posted on March 9, 2017 by katyquilts

Thirty minutes of quilting can mean three hours of unquilting. Everything was fine until it wasn’t. I advanced the quilt and saw this. I finally finished and I’m ready for some binding now. I’m so over this quilt! Have a … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Pantographs, Uncategorized | 5 Comments