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!

Something New

Posted on April 14, 2025 by katyquilts

These are vintage fabrics from my stash. I grabbed them to try out an idea I’ve had for a while now. These are the AccuQuilt dies I’m using from my 12” Qube. I cut these pieces in a single pass! … Continue reading →

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Rocks

Posted on April 13, 2025 by katyquilts

Yes, I’m still playing with rocks. I picked up this tile saw so I could cut them up! It’s so fun to see what they look like inside. Aren’t they gorgeous? Hidden treasures made by the Creator Himself. Some rocks … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on April 12, 2025 by katyquilts

Some quilts are made and I have to wait a while to find out where they want to live. I finally know where this one is going. I was thrilled to pick this up at Goodwill for under $2! I’ve … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ HST Mini

Posted on April 11, 2025 by katyquilts

This little experiment is done. It doesn’t look too bad from a distance, but up close, yikes! I was able to do a bit of a meander in the border after I found the darning foot for my 301. I … Continue reading →

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Which Machine?

Posted on April 10, 2025 by katyquilts

I’m still trying to decide which of my machines to take in Dora this summer. I pulled out my favorite Featherweight. Isadore hasn’t been used in a while. I got these bits long ago in a bag of scraps. I … Continue reading →

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HSTs

Posted on April 9, 2025 by katyquilts

Remember these? I needed something small to practice machine quilting, so I got busy piecing. Not bad. I added borders and basted. I’m still tryin* to decide which machine to take in the RV this summer. I’d like to be … Continue reading →

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An Oldie

Posted on April 8, 2025 by katyquilts

This is one of the bits I pulled out of the orphan block box. I added this skinny border. That brought the size up to 8 1/2” FINISHED. Weird, I know. So I added this to get it to a … Continue reading →

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SMT Update

Posted on April 7, 2025 by katyquilts

I decided this will be a throw quilt. I went ahead and did some scrap busting and cut enough pieces for about 180 blocks. They will be set with alternate plain blocks, but I haven’t chosen that yet. They are … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on April 6, 2025 by katyquilts

I picked this up from FB Marketplace recently. The trays are removable. I will use it for my current WIPs. This is so funny! This mural is at a local museum. Another puzzle finish. Have a great day!

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So Sorry!

Posted on April 5, 2025 by katyquilts

My link to register was totally messed up in my post! Click HERE to register for the AccuQuilt Event. Also, while I’m here again, AccuQuilt has one great deals at the moment on June Tailor kits. Some are more than … Continue reading →

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