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!

A Small Finish

Posted on July 29, 2014 by katyquilts

I finished my SQT challenge quilt yesterday. I didn’t realize until I was taking pictures that I messed up the block layout! Oh well, it is growing on me and overall, I am pleased with how this turned out. I … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on July 28, 2014 by katyquilts

Thank you for all your comments on my problem child quilt. I am ready to put this one behind me! I am just struggling now with giving away a quilt I am not happy with. If I step back, it … Continue reading →

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Problem Child

Posted on July 27, 2014 by katyquilts

You’ve heard all week about my current project. Trying to read a pattern, not paying enough attention, too much on my mind, getting bored to tears with it….. Finally got the blocks together and added scrappy borders to the top … Continue reading →

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Silent Saturday

Posted on July 26, 2014 by katyquilts
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Finish it up Friday

Posted on July 25, 2014 by katyquilts

I have a partial finish this week.here is the final layout for my 30s style Schnibbles quilt. I did get the top sewn together, still thinking about a border. I also got a lovely box of goodness from Superior Threads … Continue reading →

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Needle and Thread Thursday

Posted on July 24, 2014 by katyquilts

I finished my blocks yesterday. Not my best work but nearing completion. I am looking for quilting ideas for it. I hope to get the blocks together after work today. And I need to decide on a border. However, I … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on July 23, 2014 by katyquilts

I got my three blocks done yesterday for a total of 6. And I remembered why I don’t like following patterns, I get bored! Seriously, I had to force myself to finish these three. I like the quilt, I don’t … Continue reading →

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Reality Check

Posted on July 22, 2014 by katyquilts

So I thought I could clean the pantry, do laundry, and make 9 quilt blocks. Didn’t happen. I realized I hadn’t cut enough pieces on Sunday so that set me back as well as my cleaning. I got three done. … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on July 21, 2014 by katyquilts

I felt in need of some mindless sewing this weekend. So I did something I never do, I started making a quilt from a book. Like actually reading and following the pattern. I’m kind of a math nerd and I … Continue reading →

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Finish it up Friday!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by katyquilts

I finished my Dream quilt! It was a great practice quilt and this one is for me. Good thing. It has a few issues! For one thing, I need to block this one. The dense quilting has made it a … Continue reading →

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