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 ~ Gee’s Geese!

Posted on October 14, 2016 by katyquilts

I wanted to finish this before I left for AZ and I made it! I really love how this turned out. The first pictures here are before washing. My blocks finish at 3 by 6 inches and the quilt is … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Hand Dyed Fabric, Uncategorized | 40 Comments

TBT ~ Little Hexies Edition

Posted on October 13, 2016 by katyquilts

I think my favorite shape in quilting must be the hexagon. I know, having a favorite shape is a bit odd, but there you have it. I fit the profile! I thought it might be fun to look back at … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Hexagons, Throwback Thursday | 11 Comments

WIP Wednesday ~ Quilting Gee’s Geese

Posted on October 12, 2016 by katyquilts

From the beginning, I knew I wanted to quilt this top with a close “organic” grid. I have done this on a number of other quilts and really love the overall effect. It gives lots of texture without taking away … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

And the last of the QOVs…

Posted on October 11, 2016 by katyquilts

Here are the last two QOVs that I have quilted for the Stitching Sisters group. I will miss working on these while I am gone to AZ! I am sure they will have a pile of tops for me when … Continue reading →

Posted in Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Gee’s Geese

Posted on October 10, 2016 by katyquilts

I’m back to working on this project. I would like to get this one finished before I leave. I have been rearranging bits and pieces. I am still not 100% happy, but one way or another, it is going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Wall Monday, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Cutting, cutting, cutting…and a bit of piecing….

Posted on October 9, 2016 by katyquilts

I finished the second step of the Quilt Madders QAL when I got home from Ikea yesterday. Then I was able to start cutting for the Military Mystery. I’ll start the sewing for this tomorrow. I finished cutting strips for … Continue reading →

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Quilt Alongs

Posted on October 8, 2016 by katyquilts

There are a couple QALs going on right now that I wanted to let you all know about. The first is being hosted by Lori over at Humble Quilts called Quilts Madder. It will be a small quilt and though part two … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Lemoyne Star

Posted on October 7, 2016 by katyquilts

Well this finish has certainly been a long time coming! I think I started making these blocks at the end of the last century! That would be 1999. LOL They are all hand pieced using 1930s reproduction fabrics. I made … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, UFOs, Uncategorized | 30 Comments

TBThursday ~ Solids

Posted on October 6, 2016 by katyquilts

I have another TBT post for you today, this time, I am showing  quilts I have made with solid fabrics. Not a print to be found here today! I love that solids are so versatile and at times, I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Solids, Throwback Thursday | 9 Comments

QOV Week Continues…

Posted on October 5, 2016 by katyquilts

I am moving right along with these tops for our Stitching Sisters QOV group. I love this Hunter’s Star top that Joan made! I quilted it with a pantograph called Loop the Loop. Here’s a look at the back. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 12 Comments