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!

Slow Stitching Saturday and Sunday!

Posted on July 19, 2015 by katyquilts

I never get as much done as I plan while traveling but I really enjoyed working on my hexies on the plane yesterday. Here is my “work table “.    And my view.    And my progress!      I plan to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Scrap Management for Oh Scrap!

Posted on July 18, 2015 by katyquilts

Cyndy at Quilting is More Fun Than Housework asked me if I would do a guest post for her linky party, Oh Scrap! I was delighted to do so! She specifically asked how I use my die cutter as an … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Scraps, Timesaver Tips, Tutorials | 10 Comments

Finish It Up Friday! 

Posted on July 17, 2015 by katyquilts

The sister quilt is done! I really love how this one came together.   It all started with these 2 1/2 inch strips cut from my collection of Denyse Schmidt prints.   I wanted to choose a pattern that was reminiscent of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes | 24 Comments

More EPP Prep

Posted on July 16, 2015 by katyquilts

On Tuesday I showed you the EPP project I was looking at from Quiltmania. I decided to see how it would work if I made smaller hexie frames like this.  I didn’t want to sew these together and then find … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand piecing | 8 Comments

WIP Wednesday ~ Borders

Posted on July 15, 2015 by katyquilts

Progress continues on the 16 Patch. The borders for this were not easy! Wanda suggested that I have the birds going in the same directional the way around the quilt. This idea allowed me to keep this little strip of … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Avante, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 17 Comments

English Paper Piecing

Posted on July 14, 2015 by katyquilts

I’ve been pondering a handwork project to take on my trip this week. I still have my scrappy hexie quilt but it is getting a bit unwieldy to take on  a plane. I could piece sections and add them when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand piecing | 9 Comments

My Sewing Table

Posted on July 13, 2015 by katyquilts

 I posted this picture of my vintage Singer 301 in my sewing desk and I had questions about the desk itself. So this post is to show it a bit more clearly. Here is a picture of the whole thing.  I … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Machines, Sewing Room Pics | 4 Comments

Design Wall Monday

Posted on July 13, 2015 by katyquilts

We leave the end of this week to go to Arizona. I can’t wait to finally meet our newest grandson! I already have his quilt done, but I came across these left overs from a quilt I had made for … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on July 12, 2015 by katyquilts

Today I plan to finish the hand sewing of the binding on the sister quilt. I would like to get it shipped out this week before I leave.  I have my hand sewing supplies at the ready!   Now I just … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on July 11, 2015 by katyquilts

Thanks for all the feedback regarding the borders of my 16 patch top. I decided I needed to ponder it a bit more and I sorted out the backing in the mean time. I realized I didn’t have anything big … Continue reading →

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