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!

More Quilts of Valor!

Posted on July 27, 2016 by katyquilts

I finished quilting a couple more tops from our Stitching Sisters QOV group. I quilted this one, by Val, with a new panto called Petal Flambe, from Urban Elementz. I used Glide thread in Light Tan. This next one was made … Continue reading →

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This and That Tuesday

Posted on July 26, 2016 by katyquilts

Yesterday was a productive day. I got my laundry done, made some phone calls, and finished unpacking. But you are not here to hear about my chores. I finished the QOV that I had in the frame and got the … Continue reading →

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DWMonday

Posted on July 25, 2016 by katyquilts

After a long weekend with extended family, we are home. I am mostly unpacked and laundry is half done. It is time to look at my sewing goals for the week. First, I want to get caught up on the … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching

Posted on July 24, 2016 by katyquilts

We are headed home this morning after enjoying a weekend with extended family. I’m glad to have my English Paper Piecing project to work on in the car on this rainy morning! I have made 25 of these “blocks.” And … Continue reading →

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Printed Fabric Panels

Posted on July 23, 2016 by katyquilts

Have you ever used panels in quilts? My first “quilt” was a pre-quilted Snoopy panel and I only had to add binding to finish it. I can’t say I did a very good job of that, but my son didn’t … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Metropolitan Fair!

Posted on July 22, 2016 by katyquilts

I started making the blocks for this quilt two years ago! Its about time the quilt got done. And it is a big one.  Big enough for a generous pillow tuck. It was so hard to see the feathers in … Continue reading →

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More Quilts of Valor!

Posted on July 21, 2016 by katyquilts

I’ve been working on these tops for the Stitching Sisters QOV group every chance I get this week. We are heading out of town for a wedding  and I wanted to get as many done as possible before we left. Don’t … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday ~ Leaders/Enders

Posted on July 20, 2016 by katyquilts

Did you see that Bonnie Hunter has announced her Leader/Ender Challenge for this year? You can find out the details here. Last year it was tumblers and this year she has chosen hour glass blocks. Oddly enough, I had already … Continue reading →

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Another QOV

Posted on July 19, 2016 by katyquilts

It took most of the day, but I finished the second QOV and I’m quite pleased with how it turned out! I loved this top as soon as I saw it. I decided to custom quilt this one with freehand … Continue reading →

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DWMonday

Posted on July 18, 2016 by katyquilts

I finally got started on the QOV tops for our Stitching  Sisters group. Before church, I got this lovely top loaded and one row quilted. After company for lunch followed by a walk, I got most of the rest done. … Continue reading →

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