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!

Freehand Allover Feathers

Posted on January 15, 2015 by katyquilts

I’ve been wanting to try freehand allover feathers for a while. I decided this envelope top would be a good place to try it out. I started by drawing a widely spaced meander and then stitching it for the spine. … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on January 14, 2015 by katyquilts

I’ve had a number of questions this week about my scrappy Hexie quilt. I do not use English Paper Piecing for hexies. I tried it once and didn’t care for it. Shocking, I know! Anyway, I piece mine as you … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by katyquilts

My trip to Lansing went well and I was able to bring my machine home and get back to quilting last night. I was glad to finish the quilting on this Quilt of Valor. I had gotten part of the … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on January 12, 2015 by katyquilts

Happy Monday! I have been checking weather but the plan is still on to head to Lansing today with my machine. Praying I can bring it home tonight as good as new! I finished my swap blocks this weekend. Here … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching

Posted on January 11, 2015 by katyquilts

It has been so cold this past week that all I have wanted to do when home, is sit by the fire and read. I have made progress on my swap blocks and I have kept up with my block … Continue reading →

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Finish it up Friday

Posted on January 9, 2015 by katyquilts

I am still trying to believe it is 2015! But it is not hard to believe it is winter. Schools here are closed today. It is extremely cold, windy, and the snow is blowing. I plan to sew since I … Continue reading →

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Moving forward…..slowly…..

Posted on January 8, 2015 by katyquilts

It is cold here! We are expected to have a high of 10 degrees here today. Factor in the wind chill and it’s not fit for man nor beast out there! I sat by the fire and read all last … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on January 7, 2015 by katyquilts

It is still frigid here in Michigan. The best way to deal with the cold is to stay in and sew! And that is what I am trying to do, other than the day job, of course. I finished the … Continue reading →

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The UFO Parade of 2015

Posted on January 6, 2015 by katyquilts

Well, no trip to Lansing for me yesterday. The windchill was in the minus 15 degree range here and my van doors froze shut! I took that as an indication that I should just stay home. I will try again … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday/Getting Things Done

Posted on January 5, 2015 by katyquilts

Thank you all for the lovely comments on my wrap up post for 2014. Many of you asked how I get so much done. In short, I drink lots of coffee and my house is not as clean as it … Continue reading →

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