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!

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

Surprise!

Posted on May 21, 2015 by katyquilts

Last week one day,  I  came home from work to this!  Apparently, hubby is getting their emails and couldn’t resist the daily deals. This is what was inside:    He also ordered two quilting magazine subscriptions for me! Definitely a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Throwback Thursday

Posted on May 21, 2015 by katyquilts

Good Morning! I came across several older small quilts while scrounging around in my linen closet. These were all made by me back in the mid 1990’s. All were published in QUILT magazine but I am too lazy to dig … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Throwback Thursday | 10 Comments

Leaders/Enders

Posted on May 20, 2015 by katyquilts

Bonnie Hunter has made this concept  famous. If you are not familiar with it, you can read more here. I often use pieces from the same project as leaders/enders but rarely a completely different project as Bonnie does. Since I … Continue reading →

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Quilt of Valor

Posted on May 19, 2015 by katyquilts

I started sewing on this QOV top last  month. I had saved this panel forever with a specific person in mind and had finally decided on a design. Last week I got it loaded into the frame and there it … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Design Wall Monday

Posted on May 18, 2015 by katyquilts

Thanks to all for your congratulations on our next grand baby! We are quite excited. I am feeling much better and have lots of sewing planned for this week. I finished sewing the 16 patches from the Amy Butler jelly … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on May 17, 2015 by katyquilts

I think today I will use these:  To finish that row on the left:  Happy Sunday! Linking up with Kathys Quilts for Slow Stitching Sunday.

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16 Patches

Posted on May 16, 2015 by katyquilts

Remember this?  A while back I trimmed these and cut some strips to go along with them.   I have done very little sewing this week. When I am sick and don’t sew, hubby thinks I need to go to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Precuts | 19 Comments

BQF 2015 Small Quilt Category

Posted on May 15, 2015 by katyquilts

If you are visiting my blog for the first time, welcome! I hope you will take a few minutes to look around. I love traditional quilts, modern quilts, art quilts, pretty much anything and everything quilt related.  For those of … Continue reading →

Posted in BQF, Free Motion Quilting, Modern Quilts | 31 Comments

Bloggers Quilt Festival Spring 2015

Posted on May 15, 2015 by katyquilts

It’s that time of year again! I love the BQF hosted each spring and fall by Amy at Amy’s Creative Side. If you are visiting my blog for the first time, Welcome! I hope you will take a few minutes … Continue reading →

Posted in BQF, Free Motion Quilting, Modern Quilts | 27 Comments