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!

Cross Cut QAL

Posted on August 6, 2016 by katyquilts

Debbie over at A Quilter’s Table recently hosted a little quilt along with a tutorial for her improv Cross Cut quilt. I think everyone else was about done with theirs by the time I jumped in! The first step was … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Military Mystery Quilt!

Posted on August 5, 2016 by katyquilts

Spending just an hour a week over six weeks to make this top, made it seem effortless! Once I got the top done, I was quite motivated to get the quilting done as well. I made my borders just a … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

Throwback Thursday ~ Labyrinth Quilts

Posted on August 4, 2016 by katyquilts

I have been fascinated by labyrinths ever since I saw a picture of one in a book years ago. It was one of the things I most wanted to see when we lived in France. I searched every cathedral to … Continue reading →

Posted in Labyrinth, Throwback Thursday, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

WIP ~ My Mystery Quilts 4 Military Quilt

Posted on August 3, 2016 by katyquilts

The last clue for the Mystery Quilts for Military came out last Friday. I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed doing this! If you are interested in joining in for the next one, click here to join the … Continue reading →

Posted in Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

July/August Goals

Posted on August 2, 2016 by katyquilts

This summer is over halfway gone. Where did it go? If you see it, please tell it to come back! Here is a review of my July goals: Metropolitan Fair! Done! Finish the little EPP quilt that I started on my … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Goals, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Gwenny Inspired Medallion QAL Part 3 Reveal!

Posted on August 1, 2016 by katyquilts

I shared this little teaser photo the other day to show you I had finally started working on the last round of my Gwenny Inspired Medallion QAL! The theme this time was log cabins. That could be interpreted any way … Continue reading →

Posted in Gwennie inspired Medallion QAL, Gwennie QAL, Uncategorized | 23 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on July 31, 2016 by katyquilts

This was the only project I took with me during our travels last weekend. That way, I  HAD to work on it! I still don’t really enjoy English paper piecing. The good news is, I am nearing the finish line! … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, EPP, Hand piecing, Uncategorized | 20 Comments

Saturday – Long Arm Quilting Decisions

Posted on July 30, 2016 by katyquilts

As promised, here is my post explaining my thought process in choosing the quilting design that I did for this top. Here is a photo of it unquilted. I left it hanging like this for a few days as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Machine quilting, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ QOV Edition

Posted on July 29, 2016 by katyquilts

These are the last two Quilts of Valor that I needed to get quilted for the Stitching Sisters group.  The first one is by Kathy. I love her use of printed fabrics and they helped me decide how to quilt this. … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Machine quilting, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Throwback Thursday ~ Vintage Tumblers

Posted on July 28, 2016 by katyquilts

I’m still working on QOVs so here is another oldie from the closet. A lady from my quilt guild gave me a bag of vintage scraps many years ago. She knew I loved scrap quilts and that I would use … Continue reading →

Posted in Throwback Thursday, Uncategorized | 12 Comments