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!

Saturday Adventures

Posted on March 29, 2015 by katyquilts

Yesterdat, hubby took me to an estate sale and antique show. It was cool but sunny, and it felt good to get out and bum around a bit! At the estate sale, I found some vintage quilt pieces and a … Continue reading →

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Out of My Comfort Zone

Posted on March 28, 2015 by katyquilts

I picked up a few tops to quilt from our guild’s Comfort Quilts group yesterday. They make quilts for the women’s shelter. Quilting tops made by others really moves me out of my comfort zone! This top is lovely but … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday

Posted on March 27, 2015 by katyquilts

I have had several QOV finishes this week and you have seen most of them. For my own record keeping, I will show them again here. But first is one youhaven’t  seen. This lovely anchor top was made by Joan … Continue reading →

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Bad News and Good News

Posted on March 26, 2015 by katyquilts

First, the bad news:  My batting roll is empty! But the good news is, a new one should arrive today! Then I can get back to quilting my QOVs. Here is the last one I finished earlier this week. It … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on March 25, 2015 by katyquilts

This morning,  it was back to City Sampler blocks!    I am up to 9 now; 91 to go!    A few years back, I bought several 10 inch square sampler packs of solids from Connecting Threads. That is what … Continue reading →

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More QOVs

Posted on March 24, 2015 by katyquilts

i was off yesterday from the library job so I spent the day quilting. No surprise there, right? I was able to get two more QOVs quilted. I believe the pattern of this first one is called Striped and Spangled.  … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on March 23, 2015 by katyquilts

I am making slow but steady progress on my City Sampler blocks.    I am really enjoying working with solids here! QOV week is also in full swing here. I finished another yesterday. This top was made by Joan from … Continue reading →

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Another QOV

Posted on March 22, 2015 by katyquilts

I really need to come up with a better photography system in my sewing room. I have daylight fluorescents lights and, being in a basement, the ceiling is low. I have a convenient place to hang a quilt on my … Continue reading →

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Happy National Quilting Day!

Posted on March 21, 2015 by katyquilts

it has been a wonderful Quilty week around here. In addition to my sewing time this week,  I was able to meet up yesterday with a couple members of my Stitching Sisters QOV group. We had a nice chat and … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Fiesta!

Posted on March 20, 2015 by katyquilts

I am so very happy with this week’s finish!  My dear MIL has provided the perfect name for it, Fiesta!  This is my favorite quilt finish so far this year. The finished quilt measures 36″ x 42″.  I used most of … Continue reading →

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