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!

2014 Wrap Up

Posted on January 4, 2015 by katyquilts

What a year it has been!  So much to ponder from the last 12 months and so much to look forward to in the next 12. I like to take stock each year of what I have accomplished quiltingwise. This … Continue reading →

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December Goals, January Plans

Posted on January 3, 2015 by katyquilts

Time to look back over the past month and see how I fared on my goals for December! 1. I want to complete the SQT challenge quilt for December. – Hahahahahaha! Nope, not done. 2. I want to finish the … Continue reading →

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Finish it up Friday

Posted on January 2, 2015 by katyquilts

Finally, finished  pictures of the Cheddar quilt! I purchased this vintage top a few years back and didn’t even like it that much at first. But it has definitely grown on me. It waited patiently in my closet for me … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 19 Comments

Last Finish of 2014

Posted on January 1, 2015 by katyquilts

Thank you for all the lovely comments and emails regarding my tumbler tutorial. I will post again soon showing the piecing differences when using templates that do not have the nipped corners. But first, here are pics of the quilting … Continue reading →

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Tumbler Tutorial

Posted on December 31, 2014 by katyquilts

Good Morning! It has been a while since I have done a tutorial on the blog and this seemed like a good project. Tumblers are not difficult to work with  but the shape can be a bit intimidating. Remember these leftover … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Baby Quilts, Tutorials | 11 Comments

Tuesday

Posted on December 30, 2014 by katyquilts

Here is my block for today. Are you sick of these yet? LOL I enjoyed a glorious day of sewing yesterday. I took pictures as I went and will share a tutorial with you tomorrow. Happy Tuesday!

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on December 29, 2014 by katyquilts

I finished the binding in the cheddar quilt but I will save that to share on Friday. I have managed to keep up with my block a day plan. As of this morning, I am up to 9. I hope … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on December 28, 2014 by katyquilts

I got the binding on the cheddar quilt yesterday and started the handwork.. I really enjoy the handwork of binding while watching TV. Hubby found a great movie for us to watch last night also. It was called Marvellous and … Continue reading →

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Finally some sewing…

Posted on December 27, 2014 by katyquilts

We had a lovely Christmas with family. I admit though, that I was ready for some stitching yesterday! Remember this vintage top? I got it loaded on the frame and started stitching. I kept with the idea of a rather … Continue reading →

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Finish it up Friday

Posted on December 26, 2014 by katyquilts

The finish I am sharing today is not my own. I am as proud as can be though. This is Daughter #3’s big finish! She made this large nap quilt for her sweetheart and gave it to him Christmas Eve. … Continue reading →

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