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!

Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on April 13, 2016 by katyquilts

I am glad so many of you enjoyed seeing my new light strips! Check yesterday’s comments for a very informative comment from Bev. I got the top from my swap blocks I showed on Monday put together and the quilting started! Since … Continue reading →

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Those Triangles and a Bright Idea

Posted on April 12, 2016 by katyquilts

I played a bit with the triangles leftover from my Simply Style layer cake. Here are some of my ideas.              I haven’t made a decision yet, I am leaning toward a layout that would have … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on April 11, 2016 by katyquilts

 I wanted to make another quilt for Happy Chemo as part of the Hands2Help 2016 event. I looked through my UFO list thinking I could kill two birds with one stone.  I pulled out these blocks from a guild swap … Continue reading →

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Oh Scrap and a Bit of Slow Stitching

Posted on April 10, 2016 by katyquilts

I’m still working on my leader/ender project, but I realized this week, that I made a major miscalculation! Yikes! I was almost completely out of the blue fabric I was using for the alternate rectangles. The fabric I used has … Continue reading →

Posted in Scraps, Uncategorized | 22 Comments

And the winner is……

Posted on April 9, 2016 by katyquilts

 I have drawn the winner for these orphan blocks:    I’ve also found a few more blocks, not pictured, that were made from this line that I am including as well. I said I would sweeten the pot a bit … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Doll Quilt Swap

Posted on April 8, 2016 by katyquilts

Now that my partner from the Humble Quilts doll quilt swap has received her  little quilt from me, I can share it with you here! If you recall, I started with these little 4 patches. I played with several designs. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Finishes, Swaps, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Throwback Thursday ~ Baby Quilts!

Posted on April 7, 2016 by katyquilts

I wish I knew how many baby quilts I have made in my life! Here are a few. The recipients of the following quilts are all in at least kindergarten by now. It is fun to take a look back. … Continue reading →

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UFO Giveaway

Posted on April 6, 2016 by katyquilts

Okay, first of all, I did not go back for the table…..yet….. I might. It is exactly like one I already have. I rather had my heart set on one with red trim and a couple chairs……I may well regret … Continue reading →

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This and That Tuesday

Posted on April 5, 2016 by katyquilts

I haven’t  had time to respond to respond to comments from yesterday, but some of you made me laugh! Where ARE those triangles? They aren’t here! Nope, not a one. They are for another quilt. Not sure how I will … Continue reading →

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DWMonday

Posted on April 4, 2016 by katyquilts

Good morning! I hope you all had a great weekend. Last Friday, I had a day off and a hot date with this layer cake. It was a gift from my daughter last year and I have been debating what … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Design Wall Monday, Precuts, Uncategorized | 19 Comments