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!

Another Small Quilt

Posted on February 25, 2016 by katyquilts

When I was trying to figure out what to take on my trip for hand work,  I decided to make a small quilt just so I could bind it! I went to my Pinterest boards and chose to recreate a vintage … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Finishes, Scraps, Uncategorized | 20 Comments

Jelly Roll Part 2

Posted on February 24, 2016 by katyquilts

I mentioned in my previous post that my jelly roll top was a wee bit too narrow. I had some matching squares from a layer cake and I cut them into 4 1/2 inch wide pieces, sewed them together, and … Continue reading →

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Jelly Roll Quilt

Posted on February 23, 2016 by katyquilts

Have you seen or made a jelly roll race quilt? I have made a couple in the past. The concept is really pretty neat. If you are not familiar, you can see a tutorial from Missouri Star here. I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Precuts, Service Quilts, Timesaver Tips, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

DWMonday ~ Scrappy Rectangle Leader/Enders

Posted on February 22, 2016 by katyquilts

I am greatly enjoying the sunshine and my family here in AZ, but I do have something  on  my design wall back at home. I started using these bits that I cut up for leaders/enders. And this is what I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Wall Monday, Scraps | 14 Comments

Good Morning from AZ!

Posted on February 20, 2016 by katyquilts

I took this picture just after take off from my hometown. If you knew where to look, you could pinpoint my house in this picture!    I finished binding a couple small quilts on the plane.      And got both … Continue reading →

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Finish It up Friday ~ Blue/Green HST Donation Quilt 

Posted on February 19, 2016 by katyquilts

I am so pleased with this finish. It just goes to show, simple can be beautiful. I love the random scrappiness and all that saturated color! The top went together very quickly!   And then on to the quilting. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Donation Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 22 Comments

Preparing Handwork for Travel

Posted on February 18, 2016 by katyquilts

I will be flying out to Arizona tomorrow! I can’t wait! But you know I had to get some handwork ready for the trip. There is plenty of waiting involved in air travel and I always try to put that … Continue reading →

Posted in Brinton Hall, Hand piecing, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

WIP Wednesday ~ Blue/Green HST

Posted on February 17, 2016 by katyquilts

First of all, I want to say THANK YOU! I so appreciate the many comments on my Conversation Heart quilt! It sometimes seems that the spur of the moment ideas are the ones that turn out the best :). Now, … Continue reading →

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Another Donation Quilt from the UFO List

Posted on February 16, 2016 by katyquilts

When I listed my UFOs for the year, I included this pile of 6 inch HSTs. Several years back,. I had emptied a bin of bright fabrics cutting them all up for use in donation quilts. Quilts Beyond Borders are … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Donation Quilts, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

DW Monday ~ Brinton Hall

Posted on February 15, 2016 by katyquilts

I have the center all done. Ta daaaa!  Time to figure out what to do next. I love that floral on the left from French General and wanted to see how it would look next to the medallion. I know it … Continue reading →

Posted in Brinton Hall, Design Wall Monday, Hand piecing, Hexagons, Uncategorized | 15 Comments