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!

Design Wall Monday

Posted on October 5, 2015 by katyquilts

I mentioned the other day that I was wanting to get my Downton Abbey quilt finished up this month. I have 20 of 30 blocks done. Here it is back up on the design wall. I decided to go through … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on October 4, 2015 by katyquilts

I spent most of the day Friday quilting the tree quilt for my sister.  I found a great tutorial for topography quilting over at Tia Curtis Quilts. It was really fun and fairly quick to do. The tree part was … Continue reading →

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Dyeing for Dinosaurs

Posted on October 3, 2015 by katyquilts

In only 9 weeks, Little E’s brother will arrive. It’s time for this Nana to get busy! Daughter #1 bought these prints on Etsy to set the theme for the baby room. You can view the listing here. She bought a … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday – Country Roads

Posted on October 2, 2015 by katyquilts

ETA: The Country Roads QAL Link Party is all set up over at Humble Quilts! Click here to see all the finishes!   I have one little finish this week, my Country Roads quilt from the Humble Quilts QAL!  I … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on October 1, 2015 by katyquilts

I’m getting ready to work on a baby quilt made from hand dyed fabrics. It made me think of other baby quilts I had made from my hand dyes. It has been a while! All of these were done before … Continue reading →

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September Finishes and October Goals

Posted on October 1, 2015 by katyquilts

The months are flying by! Here is a review of my goals for September: 1. I want to finish the Lattice Quilt. Done! 2. Finish and Mail my bow tie blocks for the swap. Done!   3. Complete all 7 … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on September 30, 2015 by katyquilts

I have so enjoyed working on my little Country Roads quilt from the HumbleQuilts  QAL. I really appreciate the time and effort Lori puts in to these. Here is my finished top.  I didn’t have enough of the yellow that … Continue reading →

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More This and Thats

Posted on September 29, 2015 by katyquilts

Well, I got my laundry done yesterday! But I doubt you stopped by to hear about that. So on to the project progress. I finished quilting the second Comfort Quilt. I have no idea who pieced this top.     I … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on September 28, 2015 by katyquilts

Good Morning! I’m getting a slow start today. Hopefully a second cup of coffee will help! First up on the quilting agenda, is to finish quilting this Comfort Quilt.  I’m quilting a freehand swirl/feather pattern and it is a fairly … Continue reading →

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Sunday This and That

Posted on September 27, 2015 by katyquilts

Good morning! Hubby is finally home from China safe and sound. And soundly sleeping at the moment. I finished quilting a top for my guild’s Comfort Quilts group this weekend. These ho to the local women’s shelter.          … Continue reading →

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