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!

Trip Around the World Borders

Posted on February 26, 2025 by katyquilts

I’ve been struggling with borders for this top. I need to add borders to get this up to king size. I found the fabric on the far right. It is the first fabric I bought this year. The blue was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Tree of Life Update

Posted on February 25, 2025 by katyquilts

I now have four blocks finished. And the next four are cut out. I really have no idea how many of these I will make. Once I have this next group made, I may play around with some layouts. Have … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Unstuck or Just Plowing Ahead

Posted on February 24, 2025 by katyquilts

I’ve decided this definitely needed a border. I’ve tried out so many pieces from my stash, and this is the best I could come up with. This is the pantograph I’m using. Let’s get this thing done! Have a great … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

QuiltCon 2025 ~ Part 1

Posted on February 23, 2025 by katyquilts

The quilts at QuiltCon were amazing! The featured quilter was Tara Faughnan. Here are some of the quilts from her exhibit. The tiny stripes were actually fused. I was surprised to see that she often quilts with metallic thread. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Enjoying the Back Roads

Posted on February 23, 2025 by katyquilts

We continue to enjoy exploring Arizona. We love hunting for rocks, hiking, and going off road in Oscar. I don’t know what this next stone is, but it is one of the first I have tumbled. The white stones below … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

This and That

Posted on February 22, 2025 by katyquilts

I couldn’t agree more…. Ugh, George’s eye is missing. Still a fun puzzle with lots of presidents hidden in the scene. I loved this one too. However, one missing piece and two extras? Weird. I found a yard of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Finish It Up Friday ~ Feedsack Chain

Posted on February 21, 2025 by katyquilts

I think this is one of the best little quilts I’ve made in a long time. I started it on a whim using this lovely tangerine fabric and vintage feed sack fabrics. As suggested by a sweet blog reader, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes 2025, Small Quilts, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Log Cabin Update

Posted on February 20, 2025 by katyquilts

These have been getting a bit of attention here and there. Have I mentioned that I find log cabin blocks very boring to make? 🥴 I finished 25 of my 100 blocks so I could get some motivation to finish … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Feedsack Chain

Posted on February 19, 2025 by katyquilts

I decided to call this Feed Sack Chain due to the fabrics I’m using. I sewed a bunch of pieces and pressed them all while I was on the phone. I used every bit of the 30 inch piece of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Oops!

Posted on February 18, 2025 by katyquilts

Please forgive me for the bum links in my deal post yesterday! They should be working now and while the flash sales for Fat Quarter Shop Flash Sale are different today, all the other sales/deals are the same. Accuquilt Deals … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments