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!

Custom Quilting

Posted on August 8, 2015 by katyquilts

Good Morning! I started quilting the small quilt made with leftovers from the sister quilt this week.  I got it loaded and then it spent several days just sitting there. I just could not decide how to quilt this one. … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Avante, Machine quilting | 6 Comments

Finish It Up Friday

Posted on August 7, 2015 by katyquilts

Instead of my hero, Spidey has been my nemesis this week! But in the end, I think I won. It isn’t perfect, but I think my little guy will like it. After all, he loved the panel when I got … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Free Motion Quilting, Uncategorized | 22 Comments

Throwback Thursday

Posted on August 6, 2015 by katyquilts

Two posts in one day, crazy, I know! But there is a new linky party and I love to see what others have done in the past, so I decided to jump in. This quilt was made around 1998. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Leaders/ Enders

Posted on August 6, 2015 by katyquilts

I’ve been trying to decide on another leader/ender project but I am having a terrible time coming up with something! I would like something more long term than the quick projects I’ve done before. Bonnie Hunter does a Leader/ Ender … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 11 Comments

WIP Wednesday

Posted on August 5, 2015 by katyquilts

I feel like I am finally getting back into the groove sewing wise after our trip. I finished off Spider Man (sounds ominous!). I will show him to you on Friday. I need to get him shipped off today. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Spider Man

Posted on August 4, 2015 by katyquilts

First of all, thank you all so much for your needle suggestions! I will be needle shopping the first chance I get. Maybe I hated EPP before because I wasn’t using the right needle! Little E took a great nap … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 14 Comments

DWMonday

Posted on August 3, 2015 by katyquilts

I hope you all had a great weekend. We sure did. Hubby is home from his business trip and we spent a lot of time with Daughter #1 and family and Daughter #2. I finished the rest of my lattice … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on August 2, 2015 by katyquilts

It has been a crazy, busy week around here! I am so ready for some slow stitching. I finished appliquéing the hexie ring around this one background piece. I am hoping to get the next ring together today. Not a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 16 Comments

July Finishes and August Goals

Posted on August 1, 2015 by katyquilts

Another month has flown by! It goes even faster when you spend a good chunk of it out of town. Totally worth it though! Here are my goals for July: 1. Top of the list is to quilt and bind … Continue reading →

Posted in Goals | 10 Comments

Finish It Up Friday!

Posted on July 31, 2015 by katyquilts

It’s a big one this week! So prepare for picture overload. I actually finished this just before leaving for AZ. It is my Hapi 16 Patch! This one will live in the guest room for now. I may save it … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 25 Comments