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!

Finish It Up Friday ~ Doll Quilt Swap

Posted on April 8, 2016 by katyquilts

Now that my partner from the Humble Quilts doll quilt swap has received her little quilt from me, I can share it with you here! If you recall, I started with these little 4 patches. I played with several designs. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Finishes, Swaps, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Throwback Thursday ~ Baby Quilts!

Posted on April 7, 2016 by katyquilts

I wish I knew how many baby quilts I have made in my life! Here are a few. The recipients of the following quilts are all in at least kindergarten by now. It is fun to take a look back. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Throwback Thursday | 13 Comments

UFO Giveaway

Posted on April 6, 2016 by katyquilts

Okay, first of all, I did not go back for the table…..yet….. I might. It is exactly like one I already have. I rather had my heart set on one with red trim and a couple chairs……I may well regret … Continue reading →

Posted in Give Away | 43 Comments

This and That Tuesday

Posted on April 5, 2016 by katyquilts

I haven’t had time to respond to respond to comments from yesterday, but some of you made me laugh! Where ARE those triangles? They aren’t here! Nope, not a one. They are for another quilt. Not sure how I will … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 8 Comments

DWMonday

Posted on April 4, 2016 by katyquilts

Good morning! I hope you all had a great weekend. Last Friday, I had a day off and a hot date with this layer cake. It was a gift from my daughter last year and I have been debating what … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Design Wall Monday, Precuts, Uncategorized | 19 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday and a Wee Scrappy Finish

Posted on April 3, 2016 by katyquilts

I liked the little quilt I made with my new dies last week and decided to make a scrappy little mug rug to match. It looks good with my little vintage machine! My slow stitching today will … Continue reading →

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March/April Goals

Posted on April 2, 2016 by katyquilts

Quilt any QOV tops that come in. Done! Make one more HST donation quilt and get them all sent off. Done! Goose in the Pond! Done! Add one more strip of hexies on each side of the Brinton Hall medallion. … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Goals, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Two Finishes for Friday! ~ 9 Patch Baby Quilts

Posted on April 1, 2016 by katyquilts

I finished the two baby quilts yesterday. I admit I did 100% machine binding on them. I am getting better at it. Here’s a look before washing. And the second one: And the back: The backs of both look exactly … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Machine quilting, Uncategorized | 19 Comments

Throwback Thursday ~ Baptist Fans

Posted on March 31, 2016 by katyquilts

I have always loved quilts quilted with the Baptist fan pattern. My Goose in the Pond quilt that I recently finished has reignited my interest in this design. Today, I thought I would share with you a couple oldies that I hand … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand quilting, Throwback Thursday, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

WIP Wednesday

Posted on March 30, 2016 by katyquilts

I loved reading all of your comments on my post yesterday! I laughed out loud at Elaine’s comment, “Go with it and don’t tell!” Well, alright then! Here are my two tops side by side. I loaded the backing in … Continue reading →