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 November 17, 2014 by katyquilts

I suppose this could be Design Frame Monday since the real designing will be happening in my head as I figure out how to quilt this next QOV. I finished this one last night. The pantograph is Loop the Loop … Continue reading →

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Quilts of Valor

Posted on November 16, 2014 by katyquilts

I’ve been making QOVs for a few years now. Recently, I signed up as a long armer to quilt tops made by other QOV volunteers. I am working with a Michigan group called the Stitching Sisters. I picked up a … Continue reading →

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Cascadia QAL

Posted on November 15, 2014 by katyquilts

Have you seen the little mystery QAL hosted by Lori at Humble Quilts? You can find Part One here. I love her little quilt alongs but was a little late getting started with this one. You start with a bunch … Continue reading →

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Finish it up Friday

Posted on November 14, 2014 by katyquilts

My finish for the week is the baby quilt for Daughter #3 to take to the baby shower. It was simple to piece and quick to quilt. The weather was not cooperating with my picture taking! It started raining as … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on November 13, 2014 by katyquilts

This is a quilt I made at nearly 20 years ago. It used to hang in our school room when we were homeschooling. I have always liked it. I didn’t use a pattern, just figured each letter out as I … Continue reading →

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Doodles

Posted on November 13, 2014 by katyquilts

I didn’t get much done sewing wise yesterday. I did start cutting some tiny squares for the little mystery QAL hosted by Lori at Humble Quilts. I am behind as she has posted the second set of instructions and I … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on November 12, 2014 by katyquilts

Time again to share with you what I have in progress. So far this week, I have been working on star blocks. Before I started, I had quite a debate with myself regarding size. I went with 8 inch blocks … Continue reading →

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Tuesday This and That

Posted on November 11, 2014 by katyquilts

I finished piecing the baby quilt and got the quilting done. Here is the top. Pretty simple. Here is a bit of the quilting. I unpacked from my trip and did a little housework but not near as much as … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on November 10, 2014 by katyquilts

I am home again! Because of a winter snowstorm due to arrive in Wisconsin today, I left a day early making an already short trip, even shorter! I had several hours of nasty roads to contend with still but I … Continue reading →

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Hotel Sewing

Posted on November 8, 2014 by katyquilts

Thursday night I spent the night in a hotel on the way home to visit family. I brought along my featherweight and set up shop! These are the blocks I brought to work on. They are quick and easy and … Continue reading →

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