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!

Throwback Thursday

Posted on October 1, 2015 by katyquilts

I’m getting ready to work on a baby quilt made from hand dyed fabrics. It made me think of other baby quilts I had made from my hand dyes. It has been a while! All of these were done before … Continue reading →

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September Finishes and October Goals

Posted on October 1, 2015 by katyquilts

The months are flying by! Here is a review of my goals for September: 1. I want to finish the Lattice Quilt. Done! 2. Finish and Mail my bow tie blocks for the swap. Done!   3. Complete all 7 … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on September 30, 2015 by katyquilts

I have so enjoyed working on my little Country Roads quilt from the HumbleQuilts  QAL. I really appreciate the time and effort Lori puts in to these. Here is my finished top.  I didn’t have enough of the yellow that … Continue reading →

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More This and Thats

Posted on September 29, 2015 by katyquilts

Well, I got my laundry done yesterday! But I doubt you stopped by to hear about that. So on to the project progress. I finished quilting the second Comfort Quilt. I have no idea who pieced this top.     I … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on September 28, 2015 by katyquilts

Good Morning! I’m getting a slow start today. Hopefully a second cup of coffee will help! First up on the quilting agenda, is to finish quilting this Comfort Quilt.  I’m quilting a freehand swirl/feather pattern and it is a fairly … Continue reading →

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Sunday This and That

Posted on September 27, 2015 by katyquilts

Good morning! Hubby is finally home from China safe and sound. And soundly sleeping at the moment. I finished quilting a top for my guild’s Comfort Quilts group this weekend. These ho to the local women’s shelter.          … Continue reading →

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Quilt Show

Posted on September 26, 2015 by katyquilts

A coworker told me about a nearby quilt show this week. So I headed down to check it out after work yesterday. It had nearly as many vendors as quilts in the show! This was, hands down, my favorite quilt … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Quilts of Valor

Posted on September 25, 2015 by katyquilts

Happy Friday, everyone! I’ve been working on Quilts of Valor for the Stitching Sisters group and have saved them all up to show you today. This first top was made by Val. I love the pattern.       This log cabin … Continue reading →

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More Quilts in the Wild

Posted on September 24, 2015 by katyquilts

Here are some more quilts that I saw while visiting antique shops with my hubby. Again, none of these made the trip home. This  double wedding ring has been loved to death!    This cactus basket was only slightly less worn. … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on September 23, 2015 by katyquilts

So glad you all enjoyed a peak at my visit to Missouri Star Quilt Company! Here are my WIPs for the week. First, I finished Step 2 of the Humble Quilts QAL and am anxiously awaiting the final installment.  I … Continue reading →

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