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 – 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 →

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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

Design Wall Monday

Posted on November 2, 2015 by katyquilts

I have the shirting  quilt loaded on the frame,. Now to decide how to quilt it. Once again, I’ve been playing with my Adobe Ideas app on my iPad. These are 8 inch blocks. I really want to get the … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on November 1, 2015 by katyquilts

I think I am finally starting to feel rested up from my trip home to see my family. I spent very little time at all sewing while I was gone. I only managed to get a few hexies basted. That’s … Continue reading →

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October/November Goals

Posted on October 31, 2015 by katyquilts

I don’t want to freak anyone out but there are only 7 more Fridays before Christmas….yikes! I need to get planning! Especially since we have another grandbaby due before then! But before I get ahead of myself, here is my … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Goals | 8 Comments

Embroidery Anyone?

Posted on October 31, 2015 by katyquilts

When I got home from work on Thursday, this was on my doorstep! It seems that my hubby has been doing some online shopping while I was away! I have a Singer CE-200 embroidery machine that he bought me for Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Machine Embroidery, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Finish It Up Friday – The Tree Quilt

Posted on October 30, 2015 by katyquilts

The second sister quilt is done! This quilt surely did not want to cooperate for pictures! It took three outings to get any photos  at all to use. Even then, my only straight shot of the whole thing had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Free Motion Quilting | 27 Comments

I’m back!

Posted on October 29, 2015 by katyquilts

I got in last night from visiting my family. I have a full work days head today so here are pictures of a quick little project that I finished just before I left. This is for my sister who has … Continue reading →

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