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!

An Oldie

Posted on April 8, 2025 by katyquilts

This is one of the bits I pulled out of the orphan block box. I added this skinny border. That brought the size up to 8 1/2” FINISHED. Weird, I know. So I added this to get it to a … Continue reading →

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SMT Update

Posted on April 7, 2025 by katyquilts

I decided this will be a throw quilt. I went ahead and did some scrap busting and cut enough pieces for about 180 blocks. They will be set with alternate plain blocks, but I haven’t chosen that yet. They are … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on April 6, 2025 by katyquilts

I picked this up from FB Marketplace recently. The trays are removable. I will use it for my current WIPs. This is so funny! This mural is at a local museum. Another puzzle finish. Have a great day!

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So Sorry!

Posted on April 5, 2025 by katyquilts

My link to register was totally messed up in my post! Click HERE to register for the AccuQuilt Event. Also, while I’m here again, AccuQuilt has one great deals at the moment on June Tailor kits. Some are more than … Continue reading →

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Art Haus and Something Big!

Posted on April 5, 2025 by katyquilts

This lovely bundle arrived on my doorstep this week! It is from Connecting Threads. The bundle is a line called Art Haus and the thread is from their Essential Threads line. I wish you could feel this fabric. It is … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Little 9 Patch

Posted on April 4, 2025 by katyquilts

This was a quick little finish. I plan to use it on night stand in the guest room. The quilting is not good. I’m so out of practice quilting on a domestic machine. But I want to get back to … Continue reading →

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Another?

Posted on April 3, 2025 by katyquilts

You’ve already seen some the blocks I’ve been making for the Scrappy Meets Thrifty (SMT) sew along. I’ve had so much fun making these, that I decided to make a second version! These bitty blocks have fewer pieces and feature … Continue reading →

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Fence Rail Blocks

Posted on April 2, 2025 by katyquilts

I made these little four inch blocks from my log cabin block leftovers. In my mind, it seemed like a good idea. In reality, not so much. I decided to give them some breathing room and I like this much … Continue reading →

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Little Nine Patches

Posted on April 1, 2025 by katyquilts

Remember these from my orphan block collection? I wanted a quick little project so I pulled them out along with these blues. Not sure what I’ll do in the corners yet, but I love it so far! Have a great … Continue reading →

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MarchWrap Up

Posted on March 31, 2025 by katyquilts

I finished four quilts this month. I’m thrilled that this big one is done. And I’m quite chuffed about this one. Tiny Nines was another long term project. I’m really enjoying it. And this baby quilt has found a home … Continue reading →

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