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!

Humble Quilts Small Quilt Swap

Posted on April 28, 2016 by katyquilts

I received the most wonderful package in the mail this week from Susan from the UK! Inside I found two lovely fat quarters to add to the collection and the yummiest chocolate ever! But best of all: Isn’t this gorgeous! Hand quilting … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on April 27, 2016 by katyquilts

I haven’t forgotten this quilt.  In fact, after the four log cabin blocks, I decided I would not allow myself to cut any more until this top was pieced. This is the backing fabric.  Now I need to figure out how … Continue reading →

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This and That Tuesday

Posted on April 26, 2016 by katyquilts

Hubby found a garage sale with fabric last weekend and I got 20 FQs of 30s repro fabrics. I’ve been wanting to do something with these again. Maybe a Dresden plate?  I also got a new iron last weekend. I’ve … Continue reading →

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DWMonday

Posted on April 25, 2016 by katyquilts

I wanted to do some machine piecing last night and I wanted to try out my log cabin die. The way the die is set up, one pass creates enough pieces for one block. But the lights would be all … Continue reading →

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This and That and a Bit of Slow Stitching 

Posted on April 24, 2016 by katyquilts

It has been a great weekend here so far. After church, I may be taking a road trip with Daughter #3 for some shopping. So that meant casting about for a hand project. I pulled out this oldie that I … Continue reading →

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Another Baptist Fan Quilt!

Posted on April 23, 2016 by katyquilts

I have another quilt quilted with the Baptist Fan design to share with you today. This one was made by my husband’s grandmother, Effie. It has lots of wonderful 1930’s fabrics.  I love the string blocks mixed with the 9 patches.  This … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Beachballs

Posted on April 22, 2016 by katyquilts

I started this quilt last week on a bit of a whim. I have no need for yet another baby quilt, but I ran across a small stack  of my hand dyed fabrics and had an idea suddenly pop into … Continue reading →

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More Quilts of Valor!

Posted on April 21, 2016 by katyquilts

I’ve powered through and finished quilting the QOV tops from the Stitching Sisters group. I didn’t make any of these tops so I don’t know names and I don’t have any patterns to share with you.  Aren’t these lovely? I’m … Continue reading →

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Using Pantographs

Posted on April 20, 2016 by katyquilts

I’ve been quilting lots of pantographs lately. I thought I would share a bit about how they are used and how I space the rows of the design. This first pictures shows a Quilt of Valor loaded and ready for quilting. … Continue reading →

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Quilt of Valor Week

Posted on April 19, 2016 by katyquilts

I spent a good chunk of my weekend quilting QOVs. These tops were all pieced by members of the Stitching Sisters group. They do such beautiful work! I love quilting these. I have four more to do. I hope to … Continue reading →

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