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!

This and That

Posted on May 17, 2025 by katyquilts

I completed my AccuQuilt Qube collection recently. I love having these at my fingertips. Has anyone made these? I’m thinking one of my grandsons would enjoy them. I don’t need fabric, but I’m so tempted by these! They are available … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Hearts All Around

Posted on May 16, 2025 by katyquilts

My second quilt made with Art Haus Fabrics from Connecting Threads Art Haus fabric is done! I like this way better than my original idea. I used the same quilting design that I used on the last one. It’s my … Continue reading →

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SMT Progress

Posted on May 15, 2025 by katyquilts

My blocks are done and I have quite a few extra. My background is an older Mary Koval print. I cut as many as I could, but I’m a bit short if I want to use all the pieced blocks … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life

Posted on May 14, 2025 by katyquilts

I don’t know why I’ve procrastinated so long on this. But finally it went from this: To this: To this: Now I need to decide on the next step. It currently measures about 54 inches square. Maybe I’ll procrastinate some … Continue reading →

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Hearts

Posted on May 13, 2025 by katyquilts

I went for random fabric placement here! These large blocks finish at 24 inches square. I thought they might need sashing. Or maybe rearranging? Hmmmm…. Time for more coffee and thinking. Have a great day!

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Another Try

Posted on May 12, 2025 by katyquilts

I spent some time messing around with the pieces I had that were cut wrong and came up with this. Now I have things ready to sew together down in the kitchen while I keep an eye on Gracie. Fingers … Continue reading →

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Vintage Bow Tie

Posted on May 11, 2025 by katyquilts

Another vintage top for possible hand quilting. This one is quirky! It is hand pieced. It appears that all the fabrics were recycled from clothing. This top screams THRIFT! Still thinking about it. Have a great day!

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This and That

Posted on May 10, 2025 by katyquilts

So this happened last week, I posted a photo of one of our cacti in bloom and it made it to the morning news! Here is the original photo. Doesn’t Gracie look pitiful? She’s decided she likes to carry her … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Art Haus

Posted on May 9, 2025 by katyquilts

Done! I’ve had this project on my to do list for a while. I love how it turned out! I really like using solids other than white for backgrounds. I used the last of this print for backing. And binding. … Continue reading →

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Ugh!

Posted on May 8, 2025 by katyquilts

I had an idea for another Project Linus quilt to make out of this Art Haus fabric. It was late; I should have gone to bed. I did the whole thing wrong. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Now I’m trying to figure out what … Continue reading →

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