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!

There’s No Place Like Home!

Posted on September 12, 2015 by katyquilts

We had a wonderful week but it is always good to come home! I left my lattice quilt on the frame so I would have something ready to go when I got back. I haven’t fully dealt with mail, laundry, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Motion Quilting, HQ Avante, Machine quilting | 11 Comments

Never Forget

Posted on September 11, 2015 by katyquilts

   if my people who belong to me will humbly pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. (‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭7‬:‭14‬ CEB)

Posted in Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Finish It Up Friday!

Posted on September 11, 2015 by katyquilts

Today I am going to show you the two baby quilts that I finished last week. I wanted to make a couple quick and bold quilts that would be suitable for boys.  Here is the flying geese quilt before washing.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes | 13 Comments

Throwback Thursday

Posted on September 10, 2015 by katyquilts

As I was rummaging through a closet looking for other things last week, I came across these two older quilts. This first one is about 8 years old or so. I think it will be perfect to hang in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilts, Throwback Thursday | 9 Comments

WIP Wednesday ~ Homestead Hearth

Posted on September 9, 2015 by katyquilts

We’ve been having a great time with family this week! I’ve even gotten some work on my Brinton Hall quilt while traveling.  One of the hexie frames above still needs to be appliquéd to the background. I should get that … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilt Shops, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Quilts in the Wild

Posted on September 8, 2015 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I have hit a number of antique shops while traveling. Here are some of the quilts we spotted. None are coming home with me but it is fun to look!                   This next item … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 7 Comments

DW Monday And Internet Envy

Posted on September 7, 2015 by katyquilts

I am not at home but I thought I would share what is on my design wall back home. I confess that I spent a few hours working exclusively on my Downton 4 patch instead of just working it as … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 16 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on September 6, 2015 by katyquilts

I brought my scrappy hexie project along in our trip. I haven’t worked on this in a while so here is a picture to show you where I am at on it.  It is getting a bit unwieldy for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand piecing, Hexagons, Scraps | 18 Comments

August Finishes and September Goals

Posted on September 5, 2015 by katyquilts

First of all, thank you all for the many kind comments on my room re-do! The paint I used was Pittsburg Paint’s Gand Distinction and the color is called Magical. Now on to m goals. I still can’t believe it … Continue reading →

Posted in Goals, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Finish It Up Friday! ~ Decorating with Quilts

Posted on September 4, 2015 by katyquilts

So you have put up with my painting stories last week, now it is time to share the results. But just for fun, I dug out some true before pictures.          Pretty darn bright, right? Well, take off your sunglasses because … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Home projects, Toy Sewing Machines | 30 Comments