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!

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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Throwback Thursday ~ Tumbers

Posted on September 15, 2016 by katyquilts

I love tumbler quilts and have made a whole bunch of them! I thought it might be fun to look back at a few of them. If you would like to make your own, I have a  Tumbler Tutorial here. This … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on September 14, 2016 by katyquilts

I still am working on multiple projects. But things are getting done, so I guess it is all good! I finished this binding last night. And I totally changed my mind on the pattern for this quilt. But it is … Continue reading →

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Rearranging

Posted on September 13, 2016 by katyquilts

I needed to evict some serious dust bunnies from the quilting room last week. I decided to try rearranging a few things in the process. I really wanted more design wall space. My sewing room is very large, but wall … Continue reading →

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DWMonday

Posted on September 12, 2016 by katyquilts

It was a busy weekend around here! Daughter #3 got engaged last month and this past weekend was all about dress shopping. I did sneak in a few stitches, but I’m still feeling a bit scattered. This is where Gee’s … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Daisies AGAIN!

Posted on September 11, 2016 by katyquilts

Are you sick of these yet? Surprisingly, I am not yet! This is what the back looks like in case you were wondering. Not the neatest, but it is good enough for me! Many have commented on my vintage looking … Continue reading →

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