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!

Saturday ~ Gwennie Inspired Medallion QAL

Posted on May 14, 2016 by katyquilts

Have you started on your basket for our little QAL? I hope so! I confess, I didn’t work on it much this week. With graduation, moving my daughter, and work, not a lot got done. But I have been thinking … Continue reading →

Finish It Up Friday ~ The Minky Quilt

Posted on May 13, 2016 by katyquilts

Okay, I am not sure this is technically Minky fabric, but Minky Type quilt doesn’t have much of a ring to it :). This quilt is for my nephew and his bride to be. The wedding is in July. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, HQ Avante, Longarm Quilting | 14 Comments

Throwback Thursday ~ MySpace

Posted on May 12, 2016 by katyquilts

Remember way back, before Face Book became huge, there was a social media site called MySpace? That’s how long ago I made this quilt! I know because that is what I called it back in 2007. I remember that … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilts, Throwback Thursday, Uncategorized | 20 Comments

WIP Wednesday

Posted on May 11, 2016 by katyquilts

I finished quilting the wedding quilt yesterday. Today, it is time for binding. My old faithful Bernina doesn’t like this minky like backing. So I think I’ll be using one of theSinger 301s. I have to work today so I … Continue reading →

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Vintage Fabric

Posted on May 10, 2016 by katyquilts

I mentioned yesterday that my dad and mom pulled some vintage fabric for me from my great aunt’s estate. I thought I would share some of that with you today. This first pile is all a bit heavier than quilting … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics | 8 Comments

DWMonday

Posted on May 9, 2016 by katyquilts

I feel as if I haven’t been in the sewing room for days and not much is likely to happen today. Laundry is piling up, the kitchen needs cleaning and I’m going to have a fun day with Daughter #1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 19 Comments

Slow Stitching Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 8, 2016 by katyquilts

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you moms out there! I hope you all have a lovely day ahead. I hope to get some slow stitching in after church today on this. I have gotten a bit farther since … Continue reading →

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A Great Mail Week!

Posted on May 7, 2016 by katyquilts

I received a Pay It Forward gift in the mail this week from an Instagram friend. Jackie made me this gorgeous Sew Together bag! It will be perfect for my next EPP project. Yes, I have another planned! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Toy Sewing Machines | 11 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ The Tie Quilt

Posted on May 6, 2016 by katyquilts

A friend of mine recently contacted me and asked if I would quilt a quilt for her made from men’s ties. Hmmm….that ‘s a new one for me! She gave me a few tie scraps so I could practice a bit and get … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Free Motion Quilting, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

Throwback Thursday ~ Color Bars

Posted on May 5, 2016 by katyquilts

I pieced and quilted this quilt about three years ago now. And it never found a home. Sometimes, you just have to patiently wait for a quilt to tell you where it wants to go. This one will be heading … Continue reading →

Posted in Donation Quilts, Throwback Thursday, Uncategorized | 15 Comments