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!

Shopping in AZ!

Posted on March 1, 2016 by katyquilts

I’m home! I had a wonderful trip to AZ, visiting my kids, and showing my dad this beautiful state. Of course, while I was there, I had to do a little shopping! I love to go to thrift shops with … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabric, Quilt Shops, Uncategorized, Vintage Singer Sewing Stuff | 11 Comments

February/March Goals

Posted on February 29, 2016 by katyquilts

Leap Day! And as this posts, I am flying home from Arizona. Tomorrow is March 1st so it is time to take a look at the goals I set this month and see how I did. 1. I want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Goals | 12 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on February 28, 2016 by katyquilts

I haven’t done any stitching since I arrived, but I have some to do while waiting at the airport tonight. Remember this?      I brought along some hexies to stitch together for the next row.  No EPP on this … Continue reading →

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Arizona Quilts!

Posted on February 27, 2016 by katyquilts

I went to a new to me quilt shop this week!    It was beautiful. Lots of eye candy.       And of course, I didn’t leave empty handed. I picked up these goodies.    And me sweet Daughter #2 … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabric, Quilt Shops, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Jelly Roll Race Quilt

Posted on February 26, 2016 by katyquilts

Here is the day I show the finished Jelly Roll quilt! I really love this panto for jelly roll quilts. You can see another one I used this on here. This is a shot of the back. The quilting hardly shows … Continue reading →

Posted in Donation Quilts, Finishes, Jelly Rolls, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Another Small Quilt

Posted on February 25, 2016 by katyquilts

When I was trying to figure out what to take on my trip for hand work,  I decided to make a small quilt just so I could bind it! I went to my Pinterest boards and chose to recreate a vintage … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Finishes, Scraps, Uncategorized | 20 Comments

Jelly Roll Part 2

Posted on February 24, 2016 by katyquilts

I mentioned in my previous post that my jelly roll top was a wee bit too narrow. I had some matching squares from a layer cake and I cut them into 4 1/2 inch wide pieces, sewed them together, and … Continue reading →

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Jelly Roll Quilt

Posted on February 23, 2016 by katyquilts

Have you seen or made a jelly roll race quilt? I have made a couple in the past. The concept is really pretty neat. If you are not familiar, you can see a tutorial from Missouri Star here. I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Precuts, Service Quilts, Timesaver Tips, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

DWMonday ~ Scrappy Rectangle Leader/Enders

Posted on February 22, 2016 by katyquilts

I am greatly enjoying the sunshine and my family here in AZ, but I do have something  on  my design wall back at home. I started using these bits that I cut up for leaders/enders. And this is what I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Wall Monday, Scraps | 14 Comments

Good Morning from AZ!

Posted on February 20, 2016 by katyquilts

I took this picture just after take off from my hometown. If you knew where to look, you could pinpoint my house in this picture!    I finished binding a couple small quilts on the plane.      And got both … Continue reading →

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