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!

Some vintage inspiration….

Posted on November 17, 2015 by katyquilts

Last week, we stopped at an antique mall and had a wander through. I didn’t bring anything home, but I was tempted by a few quilty things. In the end, I decided pictures were all I needed. First, was a … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on November 16, 2015 by katyquilts

I finally did a bit of sewing yesterday. I added some borders and now have the Intrepid Thread challenge piece loaded on the long arm.    I spent some time trying to decide how to quilt it with the white … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on November 15, 2015 by katyquilts

I haven’t really spent any time in the sewing room since Tuesday! But I have gotten some more handwork done while watching some TV with hubby. I’ve prepped some more hexies for Brinton Hall and started adding some of the … Continue reading →

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Paris, je t’aime

Posted on November 14, 2015 by katyquilts

  

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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 →

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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 →

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