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!

Finally!

Posted on September 16, 2025 by katyquilts

I made these blocks when we were in Michigan, back in June. I had enough fabric with me for sashing, but not borders. When I got back to AZ, I couldn’t find the border fabric. I knew I had it. … Continue reading →

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JRC Quilting!

Posted on September 15, 2025 by katyquilts

I’m moving right along! I used these design boards for the quilting. I even have the binding ready to go. I’ll be glad to have this one done. Have a great day!

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Leader/Ender Update

Posted on September 14, 2025 by katyquilts

I’m still plugging away at this! I was up to 25 nine inch blocks when I snapped this photo. Now I’m up to 32 and my box is filling up! My bin of cut squares hasn’t gone down much. Funny … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on September 13, 2025 by katyquilts

This is an older movie that I recently watched on Amazon Prime. I loved it! This made me laugh! Sigh…. Yep, this is me! And another puzzle finish. Have a great day!

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Finish It up Friday ~ I Spy

Posted on September 12, 2025 by katyquilts

I’m quite pleased to have this Christmas gift done! It was a perfect piecing project in the RV. Askers fabric because I grew up in Wisconsin. Cardinals fabric for AZ. My crazy back turned out alright. I don’t enjoy piecing … Continue reading →

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JRC

Posted on September 11, 2025 by katyquilts

I started making more blocks. I’m loving these colors. I must admit, it drives me nuts that I will have leftover blocks now. I had not finished tweaking the layout in this photo. But now I’m ready to get this … Continue reading →

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Quilting the Tumbler Top

Posted on September 10, 2025 by katyquilts

I decided against piecing the backing when I found the perfect gray piece to use. I’m quilting this with my design boards. Have a great day!

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Tumbler Progress

Posted on September 9, 2025 by katyquilts

This is moving along! I quite like the randomness of it. I’ve been thinking about another pieced backing. Hmmmm…. Stay tuned.

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JRC

Posted on September 8, 2025 by katyquilts

I pulled out the Jelly Roll Chain blocks that I stitched up last summer. I think I like the rings formed in the layout shown below. But there are too many yellow blocks and not enough of other colors. I … Continue reading →

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Spring Nectar

Posted on September 7, 2025 by katyquilts

I’ve shared this project on Instagram, but I wanted to share here as well. Back in June, Connecting Threads sent me a lovely package with the Spring Nectar FQ bundle and more Essential Threads. We were gone so I didn’t … Continue reading →

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