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!

Throwback Thursday

Posted on December 3, 2015 by katyquilts

I really haven’t made a lot of seasonal quilts. I’m just not that into most Christmas fabrics. A few years back, Mr. Wonderful bought me a fat quarter bundle of Christmas fabrics that did not scream Christmas and I used … Continue reading →

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November/December Goals

Posted on December 2, 2015 by katyquilts

Time again to see what I have accomplished this last month! Here are the goals I listed at the end of last month: I want to finish the shirting quilt I started for Baby E. Done and delivered! I would … Continue reading →

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Finally! 

Posted on December 1, 2015 by katyquilts

I finished the curtains for Baby E!  Daughter #1 wanted one dinosaur added to each corner. They are done, hemmed, and ready to hang!  I got most of what I planned accomplished yesterday. I even got another Quilt of Valor … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on November 30, 2015 by katyquilts

Today is a “git ‘er done” kind of day. Christmas is getting close and our newest grand baby even closer! He is scheduled to be born by c-section on Friday! Little E will be staying here while momma is in … Continue reading →

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Another Small Finsh

Posted on November 29, 2015 by katyquilts

I mentioned yesterday finding this small UFO.  When I made the top, I had added backing and batting and turned it pillow case style so there was so need for binding. I pressed it and did a top stitch close … Continue reading →

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Saturday

Posted on November 28, 2015 by katyquilts

I stayed away from the stores yesterday. No surprise there, I hate shopping and I hate crowds! I got up and loaded this QOV. I figured I could easily get this one done and another loaded since hubby had to … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Baby Quilt

Posted on November 27, 2015 by katyquilts

I finished this baby quilt this week. Sadly, it has been raining nearly non stop since I did! So my indoor pics are not good. Welcome to winter in Michigan! This was a quick and easy project and yet, very … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 26, 2015 by katyquilts

  

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WIP Wednesday ~ Finally!

Posted on November 25, 2015 by katyquilts

I cannot tell you how happy I am to say that my sawtooth star blocks are all done! Here are the last of them. And the whole lot piled up.  I started these back in November of 2014 and this … Continue reading →

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A Small Finish

Posted on November 24, 2015 by katyquilts

Last year, Daughter #1 asked me to make a stocking for Little E to go with the stockings she had purchased for herself and SIL. They were kind of country/primitive and she wanted E’s to be similar in style. I … Continue reading →

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