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!

Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2014 by katyquilts

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11

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My Christmas Quilts

Posted on December 24, 2014 by katyquilts

Bonnie at Quiltville is hosting a link up today of Christmas quilts. I have a few to share with you today. I will go from gorgeous to horror so you’ve been warned! First is this lovely antique quilt I purchased … Continue reading →

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The Eve of Christmas Eve

Posted on December 23, 2014 by katyquilts

Daughter #3 finished that last Christmas gift last night. But then I remembered one other unfinished item. So knitting it will be tonight after work! I did get my little log cabin for the Block a Day done this morning. … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on December 22, 2014 by katyquilts

Our company is gone. Sniff, sniff…. I miss them already! Now, I am gearing up for Christmas again, a low key version this time as the gifts have all been distributed. Have you seen Aunt Marti’s Quilt Block a Day? … Continue reading →

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Last Christmas Project

Posted on December 21, 2014 by katyquilts

Today will be spent helping Daughter #3 finish her not so secret Christmas gift for her favorite guy. She has done a fabulous job picking out a pattern, cutting pieces, and sewing. Time to get those last bits added and … Continue reading →

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Finish it up Friday

Posted on December 19, 2014 by katyquilts

I finished the 16 patch last night! Prepare for lots of pictures and very few words. I’m tired today! Here goes. This quilt passed the snuggle test and eagle eye of my little Quilt Inspector. A few details: I used … Continue reading →

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Nearing the finish line….

Posted on December 18, 2014 by katyquilts

I loaded this quilt in the frame before the kids arrived and have been quilting in odd moments here and there. Last night, I took it off the frame and trimmed. Before work this morning, I made the binding. I … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on December 17, 2014 by katyquilts

Thank you all for the kind comments on my quilting this week! With family here, I am woefully behind on responding to comments but I read and appreciate each one. I am not ripping any stitches, this is another learning … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on December 15, 2014 by katyquilts

Our family is still here and we are having so much fun! I did steal away for a few minutes to sew yesterday and today though. I have been doing my design work at the frame. I’m afraid my feathers … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday

Posted on December 12, 2014 by katyquilts

ETA: I have had many inquiries regarding a pattern for this quilt from those who have found it via Pinterest. I am NOT the author of this pattern. It was from a quilt along hosted by Lori at Humble Quilts. … Continue reading →

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