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!

WIP Wednesday 

Posted on October 21, 2015 by katyquilts

My week is really getting away from me! I have lots to do before I leave tomorrow after work. I did get my blocks for the shirting quilt sewn together yesterday. My points are far from perfect! With 12 points … Continue reading →

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Another Shirting Quilt

Posted on October 20, 2015 by katyquilts

I started something new!   A while back, I bought this die: I can use GO! dies in my studio cutter with an adaptor. Long time readers may remember that I have made quilts for each of my grandsons from … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Baby Quilts, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Design Wall Monday

Posted on October 19, 2015 by katyquilts

I finally  have the dinosaur quilt top done and in the frame. I would like to get this quilted so I can do the binding while in Wisconsin. I have been playing with my Adobe Ideas app to try to … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on October 18, 2015 by katyquilts

Fall has definitely arrived! It has turned much cooler this weekend and we even had a brief moment of snow yesterday. I have been making slow progress on my Brinton Hall quilt while hubby and I have watched TV. Here … Continue reading →

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Oh Snap!

Posted on October 17, 2015 by katyquilts

ETA: I have now fixed the link to the Snap Bag video. Sorry! Have you seen these little snap bags? I admit, I am a bit slow to the party as they first started showing up several years ago. I … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday – Downton Abbey

Posted on October 16, 2015 by katyquilts

It feels like this quilt was in process forever! In fact, I posted about cutting the pieces on August 24th, less than two months ago.  The first pictures show the quilt before washing. I really like the pixelated look that you … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on October 15, 2015 by katyquilts

I finally started making actual progress on the dinosaur quilt.   I am going to piece quite a few more hourglass blocks out of my hand dyed fabrics. The layout is definitely subject to change, but I do like the bright blocks … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Hand Dyed Fabric, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

WIP Wednesday

Posted on October 14, 2015 by katyquilts

Not much, cough, any, progress on the dinosaurs…..but look here! I got borders on this old UFO! Now I need to come up with a quilting plan. But first, I have to decide on thread and quilt this calendar quilt. … Continue reading →

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Working on UFOs

Posted on October 13, 2015 by katyquilts

Have you ever noticed that when there is something you should be doing, that suddenly everything else appears more interesting? Um, yeah. I didn’t get anywhere on the Dino’s yesterday. But I got some work done on my calendar quilt! … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on October 12, 2015 by katyquilts

I finished binding my Downton quilt last night while watching some tv with my hubby. It was the perfect end to a great weekend. My big sewing job for this week will be to come up with a plan for … Continue reading →

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