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!

My Friend Kathy

 Empty Nest but Full Heart, written by my friend Kathy, also known as Nanato4T’s, has long been one of my favorite blogs. I am sure many of you have enjoyed reading it too. Kathy was diagnosed with cancer over a … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Lowes

I needed to go to Lowes this week and I took a trip through the garden center while I was there. It was fascinating! The garden section of the home centers back home aren’t even open. And you certainly won’t … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Quilt, Craft, Sewing Expo!

I’m so excited! Im going to this tomorrow with my dear friend Zenia from A Quilted Passion! If any of you see a wide eyed woman there carrying this bag, please tap me on the shoulder and say hello! Have a … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Pink/Brown 4 Patch

I haven’t kept up with the monthly mini challenges over on the Small Quilt Talk Yahoo group over the last year of so. But I was in the mood for a mini recently, so I checked in to see what … Continue reading →

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Q&A ~ Le Marais

I was asked for more details regarding the blocks I made for this quilt. The squares are all cut 2 1/2 inches. The setting triangles along the sides started out as 4 1/2 inch squares that I then cut twice … Continue reading →

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More Progress ~ Le Marais

I finished sewing the 5 blocks I had cut out. Please excuse the sunspot in the photo!  I had to use some creative piecing to get those last few blocks made. Allison suggested that I try putting these on point. … Continue reading →

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WIP Tuesday~ Le Marais

I pulled these out again.  I really like these blocks and have been thinking about making more. I used a jelly roll to make these and I’m down to scraps. I did find a FQ from this line recently and … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Shenandoah Stars

Remember these? I pieced these a couple years ago. And in the process, I got so sick of them I hadn’t touched them since! But I had hubby bring them out when he was here in December. I figured I … Continue reading →

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More Adventures in AZ

My sister has flown home after a lovely visit, a once in a lifetime visit, really. Here are a few more pics of our time together. First pictures of our day hiking at the White Tank Mountains. And pics from … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ HST Top

After much marking and piecing… And designing…. Making blocks…. I finally finished my top made all from Denyse Schmidt fabrics. Have a great day! Linking up with Busy Hands Quilts, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Crazy Mom Quilts

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