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!

Requilting a quilt?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by katyquilts

I made this quilt about a year and a half ago. It was one of my first times using rulers and quilting feathers on my previous long arm. Yeah, not so thrilled with the border. The feathers are bad enough … Continue reading →

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A Small Finish

Posted on September 18, 2014 by katyquilts

Yesterday I finished the September a Challenge quilt for the Small Quilt Talk group. I am really enjoying making all my little SQT challenge quilts out of vintage fabrics. I made my mini much smaller than the original pattern by … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Finishes, Miniature, Small Quilt Talk Group, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 8 Comments

Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on September 17, 2014 by katyquilts

I am back to working on that QOV. The majority of you said to go with the Starstruck panto to quilt it. And I was all ready to do so. Except I just couldn’t make myself start it. It would … Continue reading →

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Border Options

Posted on September 16, 2014 by katyquilts

I finished my little 4 patches yesterday and put them all together. Now I need to decide on a border. Below you can see pictures of some of the fabrics I auditioned. I am leaning toward the second or last … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on September 15, 2014 by katyquilts

It was a busy weekend around here with as much family time as we could pack in. I did stitch a few more 4 patches though. And I am happy to share with you that Kathie at Inspired by Antique … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Design Wall Monday, Knitting, Socks | 4 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on September 14, 2014 by katyquilts

This is what I am slow stitching this weekend. I put all my supplies in one of my vintage enamel pans so everything is handy while watching movies with the fam. I will finish the last of my pumpkin seed … Continue reading →

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Quilting Design

Posted on September 13, 2014 by katyquilts

Thanks for all the comment regarding the panto choice for my QOV. Most of you preferred the Starstuck panto. I liked both. However, I decided to wait a few days and play around a bit with some ideas for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Machine quilting, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Finish it up Friday

Posted on September 11, 2014 by katyquilts

I finally finished the QOV top that I have been working on. I don’t know why I have been dragging my heels for so long on putting the borders on. Anyone else hate doing borders? Maybe it was because I … Continue reading →

Posted in Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Never forget…

Posted on September 11, 2014 by katyquilts

I created this quilt in the days following 9/11. In the red stripes, I quilted the following verse: If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their … Continue reading →

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August/September Goals

Posted on September 10, 2014 by katyquilts

So it is almost mid-September and I am just now thinking back to my goals set for August. That should clue you in as to how far behind I am! Here is my August list and results: 1. Finish a … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Goals | 4 Comments