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!

Tuesday

Posted on December 8, 2015 by katyquilts

 Yesterday was bonus round Yahtzee mail day here! My Black Friday purchase from Stately Tees came.     And my favorite quilt magazine.    If that weren’t enough, I got a lovely package bursting full of goodies for a blog giveaway … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday ~ Noteworthy

Posted on December 7, 2015 by katyquilts

Way back when hubby and I visited Paducah, I bought this FQ bundle of Noteworthy by Sweetwater. I used some of it to make this throw quilt for a friend. And I used some of it to make this throw … Continue reading →

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Slow Down Sunday

Posted on December 6, 2015 by katyquilts

Thank you all for the lovely well wishes on the birth of Baby E! He is an absolute delight!     Mama and Baby get to go home from the hospital today. Little E has spent the weekend here with … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the World!

Posted on December 5, 2015 by katyquilts

My sweet new grandson was born yesterday, weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces.     I’m spending this weekend being Nana. Have a great Saturday!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Quilts of Valor!

Posted on December 4, 2015 by katyquilts

I have been working on QOVs over the last few weeks. My pictures are not the best, that time of year again! Too nasty to take pictures outside and the light inside is not good either. The tops shown here … Continue reading →

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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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