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!

English Paper Piecing Project

Posted on June 8, 2016 by katyquilts

Say that three times fast! I know, I said after Brinton Hall that I wouldn’t do any more EPP. I didn’t enjoy it that much, even though I loved the results. But somewhere on our travels last summer, those Honeycomb … Continue reading →

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Brinton Hall Progress!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by katyquilts

After nearly a year, I finally was able to pull the papers from my Brinton Hall medallion. That back sure looks messy! Yesterday, I finished the borders. Sigh. So happy to be at this stage! Both the red and taupe … Continue reading →

Posted in Brinton Hall, Civil War Repro Quilts, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Gwennie Inspired Medallion QAL ~ Center Reveal!

Posted on June 6, 2016 by katyquilts

Today is the big day! All of those participating in the GIMQAL will be sharing their center blocks today on the link up with Lori over at Humble Quilts. Lori set the theme for the center block and the theme she … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching ~ Brinton Hall

Posted on June 5, 2016 by katyquilts

It has been a while since a Brinton Hall update. That’s because there hadn’t been any progress until this weekend. I am finally adding the red borders. I am appliqué in the hexies to it and will trim after. This … Continue reading →

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Quilting for a Friend

Posted on June 4, 2016 by katyquilts

My friend, Donna, is a fairly new quilter, but she is good. I knew she would be! This is the second top I have quilted for her and both of them were perfectly flat! Music to a long armer’s ears … Continue reading →

Posted in Customer Quilts, HQ Avante, Machine quilting, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Black and White Reveal!

Posted on June 3, 2016 by katyquilts

You have all been so very patient and indulgent with me as I have worked on this project. It is a rather long time coming! But there are reasons for that which I will share with all of you today. … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Uncategorized | 41 Comments

Throwback Thursday

Posted on June 2, 2016 by katyquilts

Here are a few more finds from my recent closet cleaning. This Elongated Hexagon was hand pieced from Civil War Repro scraps. It is probably close to 10 years old.  It is machine quilted on my 1955 vintage Singer 201. … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Throwback Thursday, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Work In Progress Wednesday ~ Flying Geese

Posted on June 1, 2016 by katyquilts

Yesterday, I came across some flying geese I had pieced while looking for something else. I wanted a quick project, so I decided to stop looking and start piecing! You might remember another quilt I made from more of these Flying … Continue reading →

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May Wrap Up/ June Goals

Posted on May 31, 2016 by katyquilts

It’s that time again! Here is a look at how well I did on my May goals: I want to get my nephew’s quilt finished. Done! Brinton Hall borders! Not done. I want to get my Metropolitan Fair Shoo Fly … Continue reading →

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Remember…..

Posted on May 30, 2016 by katyquilts

   “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” ‭‭John‬ ‭15:13‬ ‭ASV‬‬

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