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!

A Tiny Project Finish

Posted on February 9, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m not a huge fan of paper piecing, but I was offered some of these and I grabbed a couple packages. Turns out it is a good little in between project to use some tiny scraps. And I did have … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

WIP Wednesday ~ Casket Blocks

Posted on February 8, 2017 by katyquilts

You may have thought I had forgotten these. I have not. However, hand sewing out here has not worked well for me. Every time I sit down, these two hooligans think I did so just to throw tennis balls and … Continue reading →

Posted in Hexagons, Scraps | 5 Comments

Tuesday Tip

Posted on February 7, 2017 by katyquilts

I was whining to my friend, Zenia, from A Quilted Passion, one day about threads on my design wall. She told me about this nifty little thing and then bought one for me! You just wipe the threads off with it! … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Coins QOV

Posted on February 6, 2017 by katyquilts

Thank you all for the kind words regarding the safe return of Daughter #2 from her deployment. I’m overjoyed to say the least! And to make our weekend even sweeter, Daughter #3 flew in at the last moment to surprise … Continue reading →

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The Best Day Ever!

Posted on February 5, 2017 by katyquilts

Thank you to everyone who prayed for my airman. She is home and well. God is faithful and true.

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Shenandoah Stars

Posted on February 3, 2017 by katyquilts

Way back in July of 2014, I visited Missouri Star Quilt Company for the first time. While there, I bought this FQ bundle of Shenandoah by Nancy Gere. I finally cut it up and started piecing sawtooth stars from it … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 29 Comments

Phoenix Quilt and Craft Festival

Posted on February 2, 2017 by katyquilts

I had the best time last Saturday attending this with four wonderful ladies! And yes, the shopping was awesome. Here is my loot: Fat Quarters Love this half yard of green! These next photos show half yard bundles. Eleven half … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabric | 9 Comments

January/February Goals

Posted on February 1, 2017 by katyquilts

Time to look at my goals again. This is what I had planned to do in January: 1. Finish the grad quilt top. Done! 2. Finish the puzzle quilt top. Done! But I can’t show this one until it is … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on January 31, 2017 by katyquilts

Thanks to all for the lovely comments on this project! I have all the blocks for my Minnick and Simpson QOV done already!  They went together very quickly while listening to my audio book. This is my favorite block. I … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Polka Dots and Paisleys

Posted on January 30, 2017 by katyquilts

I’ve had two of these Minnick & Simpson jelly rolls hanging around for a while so I brought them with me to AZ.  I’ve been looking at jelly roll patterns available free online and finally settled on one called Tropical Punch from … Continue reading →

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