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!

Design Wall Monday

Posted on April 6, 2015 by katyquilts

I finished the last QOV that I had here so this week I will work on some of my other projects. First, a few City Sampler blocks.    I also hope to take a little time to clean the tracks … Continue reading →

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He is Risen!

Posted on April 5, 2015 by katyquilts

I thought I would republish this Easter post from several years ago (2010, was I really blogging that long ago?). Enjoy! And Happy Easter to all of you, Katy

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A New Machine

Posted on April 4, 2015 by katyquilts

Hubby and I did some bumming around yesterday. We stopped in a few antique shops and he bought me this:  This little gem dates to 1949 and was made by the Betsy Ross Sewing Company in Chicago. Isn’t it cute? … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday

Posted on April 3, 2015 by katyquilts

I have two small finishes this week. I put the little hour glass top together earlier this week and quilted it in a random grid pattern. I finished the hand sewing on the binding last night while watching Unbroken with … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Finishes | 10 Comments

This and That Thursday

Posted on April 2, 2015 by katyquilts

I spent the morning before work doing a little bit of everything in the sewing room. I found some scrappy hourglass blocks and pieced them together into a small top.  I loaded this last QOV. And if it looks familiar, … Continue reading →

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Looking for a bit of help here….

Posted on April 1, 2015 by katyquilts

Daughter #1 bought me this lovely bundle of Betty Dear by Robert Kauffman for Christmas.      I have an idea of how I want to use these in a lovely bed quilt for summer but am in need of … Continue reading →

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March Wrap Up and April Goals

Posted on March 31, 2015 by katyquilts

April is finally here! Do I dare believe the snow is past? We woke up yesterday morning to several inches of new white stuff. Thankfully, it warmed up and melted by late afternoon. Time again to review my goals since … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Goals | 9 Comments

For lack of Vision….

Posted on March 31, 2015 by katyquilts

Remember these?   I came across them last night while rummaging around in the sewing room. I started them a couple years ago. Got bored. Put them away. Got them out again when Aunt Marti from 52 Quilts announced her block … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Goals, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Design Wall Monday

Posted on March 30, 2015 by katyquilts

In between comfort quilts and QOVs, I have continued to work on my City Sampler blocks.  I am up to 25 now.  I got two done just now while this little guy is napping.  Here is one of the shelter … Continue reading →

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Saturday Adventures

Posted on March 29, 2015 by katyquilts

Yesterdat, hubby took me to an estate sale and antique show. It was cool but sunny, and it felt good to get out and bum around a bit! At the estate sale, I found some vintage quilt pieces and a … Continue reading →

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