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!

June Wrap Up/July Goals

Posted on July 2, 2016 by katyquilts

Where is the summer going? I want it back! I don’t want the days to get shorter! Whining over. Here are the goals I set for myself for June: I want to cut out a quilt using a Mixology Jelly Roll … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Brinton Hall!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by katyquilts

I still can’t quite believe it is done. My first Brinton Hall post was back in July of 2015. This was from a pattern that was published last summer in Quiltmania magazine. There was a lot more to the original … Continue reading →

Posted in Brinton Hall, Civil War Repro Quilts, EPP, Finishes, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 19 Comments

Gwenny Inspired Medallion Quilt Along Round 2!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by katyquilts

It is time to check in and see how everyone did on round 2 of the Gwenny Inspired Medallion QAL! As you may recall, The theme for this round was “Childhood” and it was chosen by Cynthia over at Wabi-Sabi … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday ~ Art Quilts

Posted on June 30, 2016 by katyquilts

Some more quilts from the closet! These were both juried in to a local art show a few years back. The first one is called Latitude. As I was making this, I was thinking about how much latitude or freedom … Continue reading →

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One Lovely Blog Award!

Posted on June 28, 2016 by katyquilts

I received the nicest little surprise yesterday! Melanie from 1000 Needles nominated me for the One Lovely Blog Award! Thank you, Melanie! I have pasted the award photo and the rules directly from Melanie’s post.  Here they are: The Rules: *Thank … Continue reading →

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Twist

Posted on June 28, 2016 by katyquilts

I know, I said I wouldn’t start sewing this. But I had to try a few blocks! I’m not sure what this block should be called but I have decided to call it Twist. A few of you said this … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday ~ Mixology

Posted on June 27, 2016 by katyquilts

Daughter #3 gave me this beautiful Mixology jelly roll for Mother’s Day. I just love it! And I have admired it all rolled up long enough, It was time to break that baby open! When I open a jelly roll, … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Jelly Rolls, Modern Quilts, Precuts, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Fast and Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on June 26, 2016 by katyquilts

Guess what is finally on the frame?  I got started quilting it and I’m at the “I hate it!” stage. Here is a peek at the center. I think I might need to double the quilting here. I’m hoping to … Continue reading →

Posted in Brinton Hall, EPP, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Military Mystery Progress Clue #2

Posted on June 25, 2016 by katyquilts

Remember when I said I used the navy polka dot that I had planned to use for the mystery quilt for the binding of the scrappy quilt? This shows what I decided to replace it with. I really like this … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Scrappy Rectangles!

Posted on June 24, 2016 by katyquilts

This is a big finish today! I wouldn’t have gotten it done except that hubby is out of town on business. My house is a mess, but my quilt is done! The first two pics show the quilting before washing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Leader/Ender, Scraps, Uncategorized | 53 Comments