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 Friday ~ Shirt Tails

Posted on November 13, 2015 by katyquilts

Last week I showed you the dinosaur quilt that I made for Baby E, today I am showing you the shirting quilt I made for him. I used cast off shirts from his daddy, papa, and uncle in this quilt.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

Trunk Full of Quilts ~ QOV

Posted on November 12, 2015 by katyquilts

Soma over at Whims and Fancies  has started a virtual trunk show party called Trunk Full of Quilts. It is an opportunity to post about some of your favorite finished quilts and share them virtually in Blogland. You can also … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2015 by katyquilts

                

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Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on November 11, 2015 by katyquilts

Not much sewing progress around here this week. I did have some questions regarding my stars the other day. The fabric line is Shenandoah by Windham Fabrics. I started  these blocks last winter but got sick  of them and put … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on November 9, 2015 by katyquilts

I hope you all had a great weekend. I attended a small shower for Daughter #1 on Saturday and presented her with both quilts for Baby E. She loved them! I have already shared the Dino quilt with you and … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on November 8, 2015 by katyquilts

I’m finally starting to see the other side of this cold. But I haven’t spent much time in the sewing room this week. However, I have gotten some hand sewing done on my Brinton Hall quilt. I’ve made most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Brinton Hall, Hand piecing, Hexagons | 15 Comments

Finish It Up Friday – Dinosaurs!

Posted on November 6, 2015 by katyquilts

Happy Friday, everyone! The Dinosaur quilt for Ezra is done!   This was a really fun quilt to make and it gave me a chance to use both my embroidery machine and my hand dyed fabrics, neither of which get … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Hand Dyed Fabric, Machine Embroidery, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

This and That Thursday

Posted on November 5, 2015 by katyquilts

I slept most of the day away yesterday, but it seems to have helped and I am headed back to work today. I do have a few things to show from earlier in the week. While quilting on Monday, I … Continue reading →

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Opening a Charm Pack is the Hardest Part….

Posted on November 4, 2015 by katyquilts

So it should be easy from here, right? I’ve been playing with some ideas for the challenge hosted by Julie at Intrepid Thread.   I’ve come down with a cold so not much actual sewing being done. I may rearrange … Continue reading →

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Vintage Fabric Finds

Posted on November 3, 2015 by katyquilts

Every time I go home and spend time with my sisters, we make a trip to Good Will. We love thrift shopping! Here are some vintage fabrics I found there last week. I love this border print! This one looks … Continue reading →

Posted in Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics | 14 Comments