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!

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 →

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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 →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ 16 patch!

Posted on September 23, 2016 by katyquilts

I finished my 16 patch quilt last week, but saved the finish for today. This quilt turned out exactly as I had envisioned. How often does that happen? LOL! The first two pictures were taken before washing. I used my … Continue reading →

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Blogger’s Quilt Festival 2017 ~ Scrappy Rectangles

Posted on September 22, 2016 by katyquilts

Today I am sharing with you my second entry into the BQF, my Scrappy Rectangles quilt. I am entering it into the Scrappy Quilt Category.   I got the idea for this quilt from another blogger, Lynn, over at Klein … Continue reading →

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Blogger’s Quilt Festival 2017! ~ Original Design Category

Posted on September 21, 2016 by katyquilts

It is that time of year again! Amy over at Amy’s Creative Side is once again hosting the Blogger’s Quilt Festival. I’ve decided to enter my QR Code quilt into the Original Design Category this time. Here’s the story behind … Continue reading →

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WIP Tuesday? ~ Parson Gray

Posted on September 20, 2016 by katyquilts

This quilt is coming together VERY quickly!  Since half the blocks only have three pieces and the other half only have four, I shouldn’t be surprised! A day off work and a bit of a marathon sewing session didn’t hurt … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Parson Gray

Posted on September 19, 2016 by katyquilts

I picked up a layer cake of this Parson Gray fabric the last time I visited Missouri Star Quilt Company. I finally decided how I wanted to use it and got my pieces cut last week. And I have now … Continue reading →

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Bucket Bag

Posted on September 18, 2016 by katyquilts

Daughter #2 gave me some of her old ABU pants for the fabric because I wanted to make a bag. I found a tutorial at We All Sew for a bucket bag that looked like just the ticket! I also had this … Continue reading →

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Block Testing ~ Star Thistle

Posted on September 17, 2016 by katyquilts

Recently, Jayne from Twiggy and Opal  , asked for pattern testers for a new block pattern she had created, Star Thistle. I love Jayne’s work so I quickly raised my hand to try it out! Her pattern was very well … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Twist!

Posted on September 16, 2016 by katyquilts

I’m so excited to share this finish with you today! As you may remember, this quilt all started with a jelly roll that Daughter #3 gave me for Mother’s Day this year. I loved the fabrics and enjoyed coming up … Continue reading →

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