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 October 27, 2014 by katyquilts

Friday night, I cut these pieces for a new Quilt of Valor. And I got some of the pieces put together. Before work on Saturday, I finished most of the blocks. And early Sunday morning, I got the blocks put … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on October 26, 2014 by katyquilts

I got my slow stitching in early. That’s what insomnia will do for you! I finished the hand sewing on the binding of my little windmill quilt. This is all vintage fabrics except for the Kona Snow background. The blocks … Continue reading →

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Blogger’s Quilt Festival Fall 2014

Posted on October 25, 2014 by katyquilts

Many of my regular readers will recognize this as a quilt I made last spring. I am reposting about it here as my entry into the 2014 Fall Blogger’s Quilt Festival hosted by Amy Ellis over at Amy’s Creative Side … Continue reading →

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A Small Finish

Posted on October 25, 2014 by katyquilts

As you know, I’ve been practicing feathers this week. The other day, I mentioned trying to figure out how to quilt my little posy quilt and Sue, from Sue Daurio’s Quilting Adventures, commented that I should use feathers. After I … Continue reading →

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Finish it up Friday

Posted on October 24, 2014 by katyquilts

Here are pictures of the MissKate shelter quilt I finished this week. It is dark and dreary out so the pictures are not the best but I was busy every day this week that the sun was out! I had … Continue reading →

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Feather Practice

Posted on October 23, 2014 by katyquilts

I mentioned the other day that I am taking part in the Feather QAL hosted by Amy over at 13 Spools. I am reviewing the lessons from Angela Walters’ Craftsy class Free Motion Quilting Feathers. Here are some of my … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on October 22, 2014 by katyquilts

I have another little work in progress this week. I was influenced by all the wonderful little windmill quilts made by Kathie at Inspired by Antique Quilts. These blocks will finish at 4 inches square. I am really loving the vintage … Continue reading →

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Playing Catch Up

Posted on October 21, 2014 by katyquilts

That’s what I will be doing today! Here is the state of my binding project: My laundry didn’t get done either. And we had leftovers for dinner. My excuse? Babies don’t keep! I did manage to turn this pile: Into … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on October 20, 2014 by katyquilts

I had another great weekend. Hope you all did as well. Yesterday, for some slow stitching, I played a bit with this: And ended up with this: The square in the center finishes at 3/4 of an inch. This morning … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on October 19, 2014 by katyquilts

I have been doing plenty of fast stitching this weekend. I got this shelter quilt quilted. I think some little boy will love this. Hopefully, it will make him feel a little less scared and a little more loved. I … Continue reading →

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