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 1, 2015 by katyquilts

I have two Quilt of Valor finishes to share today. These were both pieced by members of the Stitching Sisters QOV group. They will go back to them for binding, labeling, and presenting. This lovely star quilt was made by … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on April 30, 2015 by katyquilts

I’ve been working away on Quilts of Valor this week and will share a couple of those finishes tomorrow. Today I will share a couple quilts made before my blogging days. The first one is hand quilted so you know … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on April 29, 2015 by katyquilts

I finally finished the last few hourglass blocks needed for this QOV top. They are not sewn together yet. I also got the next QOV top loaded into the frame.    I would love to get this one done before I hand … Continue reading →

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My Quilt Ladder

Posted on April 28, 2015 by katyquilts

I spent time arranging my oldest quilts on my ladder yesterday. Our foyer is two stories tall and has the stairway in it. I was able to tilt the ten foot ladder towards the first landing to place the quilts … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on April 27, 2015 by katyquilts

I had a lovely weekend with the family that lives here in town. And yesterday I got a bit of sewing done as well. Have you seen the One Hour Baskets everyone seems to be making? KelbySews has offered a … Continue reading →

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Anther QOV

Posted on April 26, 2015 by katyquilts

Last night, I finished quilting another Quilt of Valor. This top was made by Terri of the Stitching Sisters QOV group.      I quilted this one with a panto called Amaze Me from Urban Elementz. The next one is loaded on … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday!

Posted on April 24, 2015 by katyquilts

I am so excited to share my finished City Sampler with you! As you may recall, Daughter #1 gave me Tula Pink’s City Sampler book for my birthday. I started making blocks on March 18th. I finished the hand sewing … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on April 23, 2015 by katyquilts

Since I don’t have any new interesting pictures, I thought I would share a few older quilts for a TBT post. This first album quilt was made from blocks I received as part of a friendship swap on AOL way … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on April 22, 2015 by katyquilts

I have another Quilt of Valor in the frame today. This was made by a member of the Stitching Sisters QOV group.   I am using a panto from Urban Elementz called Lightening. Not sure I am in love with it. You … Continue reading →

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Tuesday

Posted on April 21, 2015 by katyquilts

I never seem to get as much done as I would like on my Mondays off from the day job. I did finish quilting and the machine sewing of the binding on the city sampler. And hubby has clean clothes. I … Continue reading →

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