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!

January/February Goals

Posted on February 2, 2016 by katyquilts

Another year off to a flying start! Time to review my January goals. I want to get two corners completed on my Brinton Hall quilt. Done! In fact, I got three corners done! Quilt any QOVs that come in. Done! I … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday ~Another Little Project 

Posted on February 1, 2016 by katyquilts

I bought this little panel a few months ago  on Etsy thinking it would match this Tree of Life charm pack. I was in the mood for a little project so I pulled it out.  It looks quite dull compared … Continue reading →

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2015 QOV Review

Posted on January 31, 2016 by katyquilts

During January, I am showing groups of quilts that I finished last year. This is mainly for my own benefit as it is a record of the quilts I have made without having to wade through a year’s worth of … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Bed Quilts

Posted on January 30, 2016 by katyquilts

 During January, I am showing groups of quilts that I finished last year. This is mainly for my own benefit as it is a record of the quilts I have made without having to wade through a year’s worth of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Anvil

Posted on January 29, 2016 by katyquilts

I mentioned a while back a bit of a secret project I was working on.  It was a gift for a friend. I’ve been wanting to make a quilt with Anvil blocks and this seemed a perfect opportunity. The blocks … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Small/Doll Quilts 2015

Posted on January 28, 2016 by katyquilts

During January, I am showing groups of quilts that I finished last year. This is mainly for my own benefit as it is a record of the quilts I have made without having to wade through a year’s worth of … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

WIP Wednesday ~ A Little UFO Progress

Posted on January 27, 2016 by katyquilts

I bought these vintage shoo fly blocks in Missouri last fall.  I love the color of the background. In fact, I was thinking about how very modern they actually look! I didn’t want to use them as is. because the … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics | 7 Comments

The Last QOV for January

Posted on January 26, 2016 by katyquilts

I so appreciate all of your comments yesterday on my Goose in the Pond blocks! I still haven’t made a decision on the 9 patch corner stones but I have decided to leave the mistake as is. I got the … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Machine quilting, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Design Wall Monday

Posted on January 25, 2016 by katyquilts

Last week I showed my Goose in the Pond blocks. Several of you thought sashing was a good idea. I was leaning that way myself. LuAnn suggested using 9 patches as cornerstones. I loved that idea! And one sharp eyed … Continue reading →

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Scrap Busting

Posted on January 24, 2016 by katyquilts

Yesterday, I spent several hours in the sewing room and hardly sewed a stitch. I decided to tackle some of this. My scrap bucket (this one at least) didn’t look bad, but I had piles of left over scraps from … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Scraps, Uncategorized | 10 Comments