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!

QOV Week!

Posted on October 4, 2016 by katyquilts

Last Saturday, I picked up 5 tops to get quilted for the Stitching Sisters group. My goal is to get them done by Friday. One of the members of the group meets me to exchange tops and quilted quilts. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Gwennie Inspired Medallion QAL Finale!

Posted on October 3, 2016 by katyquilts

Today is the big day! Time for all of us to link up and reveal our final round for the Gwennie Inspired Medallion Quilt Along! If you recall, Wendy from The Constant Quilter had the honor of choosing the theme for … Continue reading →

Posted in Gwennie inspired Medallion QAL, Gwennie QAL, Uncategorized | 38 Comments

September/October Goals

Posted on October 1, 2016 by katyquilts

Time is flying by! But you knew that already. Time to look at my goals for last month and do some planning for the next one! Finish the last round of the Gwennie Inspired medallion QAL. Done! We will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Goals, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Parson Gray

Posted on September 30, 2016 by katyquilts

This quilt has been finished and gifted and now I can share it. Ever have a quilt where all the pieces just fall into place? That happened with this one. I had a totally different plan for this Parson Gray … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Uncategorized | 20 Comments

Blogger’s Quilt Festival! ~ Voting is open!

Posted on September 29, 2016 by katyquilts

Wow! My QR Code quilt was nominated for Viewer’s Choice in the  Blogger’s Quilt Fest! Thank you to whoever nominated my quilt! I’m so excited! The other nominees are just wonderful.  If you would like to vote for Viewer’s Choice, … Continue reading →

Posted in BQF | 3 Comments

WIP Wednesday ~ Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes!

Posted on September 28, 2016 by katyquilts

Life is often surprising and changes can occur in a moment. I have been reminded of this once again. As many of you know, Daughter #2 is currently deployed to an undisclosed location. She found out last weekend that her … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 35 Comments

Machine Quilting ~ Lemoyne Stars

Posted on September 27, 2016 by katyquilts

I got this small quilt loaded into the frame before we left town for the weekend. I got the quilting started and need to get back and finish it now. I used a tutorial from Kathy at Tamarack Shack to figure out … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Avante, Machine quilting, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

DWM ~ Gee’s Geese

Posted on September 26, 2016 by katyquilts

I finished making all the geese for my Gee’s Geese quilt last week. I had to take them all off the big design wall so I could make room to work on my  Gwennie Inspired   Medallion quilt. So I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 12 Comments

MSQC Birthday Bash!

Posted on September 25, 2016 by katyquilts

Today I’m heading home after a wonderful weekend visiting Mr. Wonderful’s parents in Missouri. We did take a side trip to Hamilton. It just so happened that last week was the 8th birthday of the Missouri Star Quilt Company! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 17 Comments

Singer Tins

Posted on September 24, 2016 by katyquilts

I fell in love with vintage Singer sewing machines long ago. Once you get interested in something, you begin to collect all things pertaining to it! Here is a subset  of my Singer Sewing collection, my tins. I don’t remember … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Colectibles, Uncategorized | 12 Comments