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!

Finish It Up….Thursday?

Posted on December 24, 2015 by katyquilts

Since Christmas falls on Friday, I thought I would post my finishes early this week. Hopefully, this will be my last Noteworthy post for a while. Please note that I said Noteworthy, not noteworthy. I hope all my posts are … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

WIP Wednesday ~ Binding 

Posted on December 23, 2015 by katyquilts

I am working on the binding of Calamity Jane today and thought I would share a bit about my process. This is not a full out binding tutorial. Just a few tips.  I love vintage enamelware and have collected it … Continue reading →

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Calamity Jane Earns Her Name

Posted on December 22, 2015 by katyquilts

Sigh…. Were you mad that I called you this? Or were you destined to live up to your name? I got the top together and realized I measured two borders wrong. Ugh. I got it loaded into the frame and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, What was I thinking | 17 Comments

DWMonday ~ Calamity Jane

Posted on December 21, 2015 by katyquilts

That is what I have decided to call this quilt. I couldn’t bring myself to make even three more Jane blocks so I made these three instead.  I thought they might be a bit too “chunky” compared to the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Design Wall Monday, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on December 20, 2015 by katyquilts

I love hand sewing the binding on quilts! And both Noteworthy baby quilts are at that stage. One of these days, I will get back to my Brinton Hall quilt! Linking up with Kathy’s Quilts

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Red and White SQT Challenge

Posted on December 18, 2015 by katyquilts

I haven’t been very active with the Small Quilt Talk Yahoo group this year. Too many other projects, I suppose. The challenge for December, was to make a small red and white quilt. I tried to ignore this challenge as well. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Finishes, Small Quilt Talk Group, Uncategorized | 17 Comments

Dear Jane….

Posted on December 17, 2015 by katyquilts

I’m sorry to tell you this, but we are over. I have tried to make you twice but cannot bring myself to complete you. The first time, I got tired of your myriad of blocks with tiny pieces and invented … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday ~ Another Noteworthy Baby Quilt

Posted on December 16, 2015 by katyquilts

I am still undecided about the backing for the baby quilt top I showed yesterday, so I decided to work on the second baby quilt I cut out of the Noteworthy leftovers last week.  It went together so quickly! This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Tuesday

Posted on December 15, 2015 by katyquilts

I finished the baby quilt top that I showed yesterday. I realized while putting this together that some of the blocks seemed a wee bit inappropriate for a baby quilt.  I just can’t put a block in a baby quilt … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday ~ More Noteworthy

Posted on December 14, 2015 by katyquilts

Last week, I showed you these pieces that I had cut for a baby quilt. The squares actually need further cutting and to do that, I am using this nifty tool.  I cut my triangles to finish at 2 inches. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Design Wall Monday, Uncategorized | 13 Comments