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!

Frankenbatting and Slow Stitching

Posted on May 31, 2015 by katyquilts

I have a quilt in the frame that I am procrastinating on so I decided last night to tackle the batting scraps that have been accumulating for some time now. I hand several piles like this stashed here and there.  … Continue reading →

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Quilts of Valor

Posted on May 30, 2015 by katyquilts

I quilted two more Quilts of Valor this week. The first is Terri’s sampler quit.     I loved the narrow gold sashing that she used and decided to go with MilItary Gold thread from Glide on it. Here is a … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday

Posted on May 29, 2015 by katyquilts

Remember these?  That turned into these?  Which turned into these? And became this?  Well, after this:    It ended up like this:         Thanks again to Lori at Humble Quilts for the pattern.  I don’t know that it is available … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Finishes | 13 Comments

Throwback Thursday

Posted on May 28, 2015 by katyquilts

Here are a few more 1930’s style small quilts from back in the day. This first one is about 40 inches square. I purchased the vintage blocks, machined pieced the top, and hand quilted it.  This next one has blocks … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on May 27, 2015 by katyquilts

Good Morning! Let’s see what is in progress today! I have all my 16 patches up on the design wall and I am rearranging a few each time I walk by.  This shot gives you a better idea of the … Continue reading →

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Reminder BQF Spring 2015

Posted on May 26, 2015 by katyquilts

Voting is still open for the Blogger’s Quilt Festival over at Amy’s Creative Side. I am so excited to have been nominated for Viewer’s Choice for my City Sampler quilt!      My Fiesta quilt is also there in the Small Quilts … Continue reading →

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Back to Work!

Posted on May 26, 2015 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I enjoyed our time away this weekend, we returned Sunday evening as the rain started. We visited several antique malls and found a few treasures to bring home! The mister is quite adept at finding toy sewing … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2015

Posted on May 25, 2015 by katyquilts

   Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. (‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭13‬ NASB) 

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on May 24, 2015 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I are on an impromptu road trip around our state. It is the perfect time for a bit of hand work. I brought these along to remove the papers.  It was a great car project.  I plan … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday!

Posted on May 22, 2015 by katyquilts

I am so happy to have this quilt done!  And it feels appropriate to share a Quilt of Valor this weekend. This will soon be presented to a friend of ours. I can’t wait!     I didn’t realize until I started … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Machine quilting, Quilt of Valor | 24 Comments