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!

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I visited my favorite fabric store recently. I was looking for backing for the huge Trip Around the World project. I had to grab these when I saw them there as well. And I found five yards of this beautiful … Continue reading

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World Wide Quilting Day!

Happy Quilting Day! Perhaps you’ll take a break from sewing to do a little shopping. 😊 Here are some great deals for you to check out! Fat Quarter Shop has great deals on those fat quarter bundles we all love! … Continue reading

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QuiltCon 2025 ~ Part 6

This is my last QuiltCon post. So much inspiration! Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Many Trips Around the World

I started this quilt at least a year ago and now it is officially done! Here it is on my queen guest bed. You can see it is huge! There are things I’d do different next time, but overall, I’m … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday ~ Fiesta

Since I am busily binding the behemoth, I thought I would share a post from ten years ago. This was my riff on the Postcards From Sweden quilt everyone was making at the time. Enjoy! Finish It Up Friday ~ Fiesta! … Continue reading

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Playing with HSTs

I had these HSTs leftover from this quilt. I had a sliver of an idea and I decided to play a bit. Too narrow. Better, now to fill in. Ewwww…..no. Again, better. What next? Hmmm…. I think I’ll leave this … Continue reading

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QuiltCon 2025 ~ Part 4

More from QuiltCon! Have a great day!

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Tiny Nines

I got this far on my borders working as leader/enders and then decided to just finish it already! I couldn’t find the background fabric I used in the blocks, so I used the same print in this pink colorway for … Continue reading

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This and That

My sweet sister in law sent me this puzzle for my birthday last month. Isn’t it awesome? Here is the box, in case you want to find one for yourself. I thought this was hilarious! Any Gilligan’s Island fans out … Continue reading

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QuiltCon 2025 ~ Part 3

More from QuiltCon. Have a great day!

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