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!

Work in progress Wednesday

Posted on October 8, 2014 by katyquilts

Good Morning! Yesterday was every bit as full as I expected it to be but I was able to get a surprising amount done around the house, at work, and in the sewing room. I chalk it all up to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday

Posted on October 7, 2014 by katyquilts

I spent a little time playing with layouts for my Miss Kate fence rail blocks last night. I think I will go with one of the above layouts rather than setting them together like this. I also got the binding … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on October 6, 2014 by katyquilts

A few weeks back, I did something I said I would not do. I bought another Moda Scrap Pack. This time, it consisted of strips from the Miss Kate line by Bonnie and Camille. I trimmed all the strips to … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on October 5, 2014 by katyquilts

I am looking forward to a bit of slow stitching today. I plan to stitch this label onto this Quilt of Valor and then it will be all ready to go to my state coordinator. I may also do some … Continue reading →

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Saturday

Posted on October 4, 2014 by katyquilts

It has been a full week around here but I managed to sneak in a little sewing on my most recent shirting quilt. If you think this top looks a little wonky, you would be correct. Piecing these long skinny … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday

Posted on October 2, 2014 by katyquilts

Back in August, I pulled fabric for a wall quilt for my dear MIL. She asked me to make something for her guest room. I hadn’t used my hand dyed fabrics in a while and knew they would be perfect for … Continue reading →

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September/October Goals

Posted on October 1, 2014 by katyquilts

I kept my goals for this month modest as I was gone for a third of the month in Arizona. Here is my list for September: 1. I want to finish this QOV: DONE! 2. Complete the SQT challenge for this … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on October 1, 2014 by katyquilts

I didn’t accomplish much yesterday, but I did consider my next steps for a couple of my WIPs. I still have these shirting bits: Not sure where to go from here. I thought this top was nearly ready for the … Continue reading →

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Tiny Prints Mug

Posted on September 30, 2014 by katyquilts

A while ago Connie from Free Motion By the River shared a coupon code for a free mug from Tiny Prints. The code was for an 11 ounce mug or you could apply it toward a more expensive mug. I … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on September 30, 2014 by katyquilts

Insomnia can be good sometimes….it allowed me to get this top together yesterday morning before Baby E came for the day. I still need to add corner triangles and then it will be ready to quilt. Time to come up … Continue reading →

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