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!

Hand Quilting

Posted on April 27, 2025 by katyquilts

I think I want to baste another vintage top for hand quilting while we travel this summer. I do love this four patch! It needs a few repairs. See the hole? And this block needs the seams resewn. There are … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on April 26, 2025 by katyquilts

I’m a winner! I won this bundle of Farmhouse FQs from Andover on an Instagram giveaway. Mr. Wonderful is the best cook! Can you tell the rice is formed into a heart shape? So yummy! Another puzzle finish. I remember … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Little Hourglass

Posted on April 25, 2025 by katyquilts

I finished my little bit! This little vintage piece was my inspiration. Here is mine after quilting on the long arm. Something felt off. So I trimmed the borders down before binding. I think I should have trimmed a bit … Continue reading →

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Tiny SMT

Posted on April 24, 2025 by katyquilts

This is my inspiration for making the Tiny Scrappy Meets Thrift blocks. I have been cutting pieces for the size quilt that I want to make. These are the dies I used from my AccuQuilt 4” Qube. I love these … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit

Posted on April 23, 2025 by katyquilts

While kitting up the quilt I shared yesterday, I cut out a mini that I’ve had on my to do list. These hourglass blocks finish at 2 inches. Have a great day!

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Kitting Up

Posted on April 22, 2025 by katyquilts

I’m kitting up a few projects to take in the RV this summer. This one has been on my bucket list for a while. This is my fabric pull. I’m going to make a small version with six inch blocks. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Family, Gracie Bear!

Posted on April 21, 2025 by katyquilts

Oops! We did it again! We stopped at our local family owned pet supply store. They often have puppies sourced locally. This sweet little girl is now 10 weeks old. Her momma is full miniature poodle, and we have no … Continue reading →

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Happy Resurrection Day!

Posted on April 20, 2025 by katyquilts

He is risen. And that makes all the difference.

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This and That

Posted on April 19, 2025 by katyquilts

Every spring when we head north, this cactus has had buds. We always left before we actually saw flowers! Not this year. Not to be outdone, a couple of our other cacti bloomed earlier this week as well. Oh, Willy! … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ RWB Bow ties

Posted on April 18, 2025 by katyquilts

I’m chuffed to bits about this baby quilt finish! It turned out even better than I had imagined. I used the tiny blue check that I used in some of the blocks for the back and binding. I tried a … Continue reading →

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