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!

Twist

Posted on June 28, 2016 by katyquilts

I know, I said I wouldn’t start sewing this. But I had to try a few blocks! I’m not sure what this block should be called but I have decided to call it Twist. A few of you said this … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday ~ Mixology

Posted on June 27, 2016 by katyquilts

Daughter #3 gave me this beautiful Mixology jelly roll for Mother’s Day. I just love it! And I have admired it all rolled up long enough, It was time to break that baby open! When I open a jelly roll, … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Jelly Rolls, Modern Quilts, Precuts, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Fast and Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on June 26, 2016 by katyquilts

Guess what is finally on the frame?  I got started quilting it and I’m at the “I hate it!” stage. Here is a peek at the center. I think I might need to double the quilting here. I’m hoping to … Continue reading →

Posted in Brinton Hall, EPP, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Military Mystery Progress Clue #2

Posted on June 25, 2016 by katyquilts

Remember when I said I used the navy polka dot that I had planned to use for the mystery quilt for the binding of the scrappy quilt? This shows what I decided to replace it with. I really like this … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Scrappy Rectangles!

Posted on June 24, 2016 by katyquilts

This is a big finish today! I wouldn’t have gotten it done except that hubby is out of town on business. My house is a mess, but my quilt is done! The first two pics show the quilting before washing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Leader/Ender, Scraps, Uncategorized | 53 Comments

Moving Along

Posted on June 23, 2016 by katyquilts

I got the top all together! Yay! I got it loaded up on the frame. And I even got a row of quilting started. This one is getting a pantograph. And here is the panto I have chosen: I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Leader/Ender, Pantographs, Scraps, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

WIP Wednesday!

Posted on June 22, 2016 by katyquilts

I am still  undecided about how to set the 4 patch diamonds, so I decided to give that project a rest. Having my leader/ender blocks done really made me want to dive into that project anyway. There are 64 blocks … Continue reading →

Posted in Leader/Ender, Scraps, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Mystery Quilts 4 Military!

Posted on June 21, 2016 by katyquilts

There is a Yahoo group by this title that is exactly what it sounds like. Clues are posts weekly to create a quilt with the intention that the quilt will be given to a member of our military via Quilts … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ 4 Patch Diamonds

Posted on June 20, 2016 by katyquilts

Remember this? I have worked on it! In fact, I have 63 diamonds pieced now. I love my accuquilt cutter for cutting these pieces out. I don’t use any pins. And honestly, most of my points look like this: Here … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Design Wall Monday, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Slow Stitching Again!

Posted on June 19, 2016 by katyquilts

Still working on my EPP project. Eventually I will have 25 of these to put together. The squares here finish at one inch. I wonder how many I will get done while traveling today? Have a great day! Linking up … Continue reading →

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