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!

WIP Wednesday

Posted on May 4, 2016 by katyquilts

Thanks to everyone for your comments on my new 301A machine! I am way behind on responding to comments since I made a trip home to see family last weekend. I got home just last night.  I drove part way … Continue reading →

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A New Toy!

Posted on May 3, 2016 by katyquilts

My dad was recently working on helping to clear out my great aunt’s house after her death at the ripe old age of 99. He came across a couple old sewing machines and set them aside for me. This Singer … Continue reading →

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Gwennie Inspired Medallion Quilt Along!

Posted on May 2, 2016 by katyquilts

Are you ready for some fun? How about a quilt along? This is the brain child of Lori over at Humble Quilts. Lori, myself, and four other blogger/quilters will be working on Gwen Marston inspired medallion quilts! Lori is choosing … Continue reading →

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April/May Goals

Posted on April 30, 2016 by katyquilts

The year is flying by! Here are the goals I listed for April and my results: First of all, I want to finish my Hands2Help quilt for Happy Chemo. Done! I would like to get my borders added to my … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Hands 2Help 2016 #2

Posted on April 29, 2016 by katyquilts

This finish is especially sweet since I also get to cross this off my big UFO list for the year! The blocks for this quilt came from a block exchange in my local guild last year.    I used the last of this Ikea … Continue reading →

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Humble Quilts Small Quilt Swap

Posted on April 28, 2016 by katyquilts

I received the most wonderful package in the mail this week from Susan from the UK! Inside I found two lovely fat quarters to add to the collection and the yummiest chocolate ever! But best of all: Isn’t this gorgeous! Hand quilting … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on April 27, 2016 by katyquilts

I haven’t forgotten this quilt.  In fact, after the four log cabin blocks, I decided I would not allow myself to cut any more until this top was pieced. This is the backing fabric.  Now I need to figure out how … Continue reading →

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This and That Tuesday

Posted on April 26, 2016 by katyquilts

Hubby found a garage sale with fabric last weekend and I got 20 FQs of 30s repro fabrics. I’ve been wanting to do something with these again. Maybe a Dresden plate?  I also got a new iron last weekend. I’ve … Continue reading →

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DWMonday

Posted on April 25, 2016 by katyquilts

I wanted to do some machine piecing last night and I wanted to try out my log cabin die. The way the die is set up, one pass creates enough pieces for one block. But the lights would be all … Continue reading →

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This and That and a Bit of Slow Stitching 

Posted on April 24, 2016 by katyquilts

It has been a great weekend here so far. After church, I may be taking a road trip with Daughter #3 for some shopping. So that meant casting about for a hand project. I pulled out this oldie that I … Continue reading →

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