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!

And the last of the QOVs…

Posted on October 11, 2016 by katyquilts

Here are the last two QOVs that I have quilted for the Stitching Sisters group. I will miss working on these while I am gone to AZ! I am sure they will have a pile of tops for me when … Continue reading →

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Gee’s Geese

Posted on October 10, 2016 by katyquilts

I’m back to working on this project. I would like to get this one finished before I leave. I have been rearranging bits and pieces. I am still not 100% happy, but one way or another, it is going to … Continue reading →

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Cutting, cutting, cutting…and a bit of piecing….

Posted on October 9, 2016 by katyquilts

I finished the second step of the Quilt Madders QAL when I got home from Ikea yesterday. Then I was able to start cutting for the Military Mystery. I’ll start the sewing for this tomorrow. I finished cutting strips for … Continue reading →

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Quilt Alongs

Posted on October 8, 2016 by katyquilts

There are a couple QALs going on right now that I wanted to let you all know about. The first is being hosted by Lori over at Humble Quilts called Quilts Madder. It will be a small quilt and though part two … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Lemoyne Star

Posted on October 7, 2016 by katyquilts

Well this finish has certainly been a long time coming! I think I started making these blocks at the end of the last century! That would be 1999. LOL They are all hand pieced using 1930s reproduction fabrics. I made … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, UFOs, Uncategorized | 30 Comments

TBThursday ~ Solids

Posted on October 6, 2016 by katyquilts

I have another TBT post for you today, this time, I am showing  quilts I have made with solid fabrics. Not a print to be found here today! I love that solids are so versatile and at times, I think … Continue reading →

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QOV Week Continues…

Posted on October 5, 2016 by katyquilts

I am moving right along with these tops for our Stitching Sisters QOV group. I love this Hunter’s Star top that Joan made! I quilted it with a pantograph called Loop the Loop. Here’s a look at the back. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

QOV Week!

Posted on October 4, 2016 by katyquilts

Last Saturday, I picked up 5 tops to get quilted for the Stitching Sisters group. My goal is to get them done by Friday. One of the members of the group meets me to exchange tops and quilted quilts. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Gwennie Inspired Medallion QAL Finale!

Posted on October 3, 2016 by katyquilts

Today is the big day! Time for all of us to link up and reveal our final round for the Gwennie Inspired Medallion Quilt Along! If you recall, Wendy from The Constant Quilter had the honor of choosing the theme for … Continue reading →

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September/October Goals

Posted on October 1, 2016 by katyquilts

Time is flying by! But you knew that already. Time to look at my goals for last month and do some planning for the next one! Finish the last round of the Gwennie Inspired medallion QAL. Done! We will be … Continue reading →

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