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

As you know, I have been working on appliquing the pumpkin seed blocks while on vacation. I do have a wee bit of a plan for these. I thought they would make a great border for a medallion quilt. I … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

We are home again! It was a wonderful trip and having Daughter #2 here the week before made for a fabulous couple of weeks. Now it is time to do laundry, put things away, and regroup. Even with that, I … Continue reading

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Mr. Wonderful

Mr. Wonderful really lives up to his name. We left his parents house this morning and he drove while I read my book. Next thing I know, we are stopping in Hamilton, Missouri, home of the Missouri Star Quilt Company! … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday

We are still visiting Mr. Wonderful’s parents. I thought I would share a couple things I have made for them. First is their 50th anniversary quilt made back in 2000. It is impossible to get a straight shot on it … Continue reading

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WIP Wednesday

I’m still visiting family and still working on my pumpkin seed blocks. I have a few more basted and ready to go as well. Spending the day with family! Linking up with Lee at Freshly Pieced for Work in Progress … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treasure

Mr. Wonderful and I are visiting his parents this week. It is so good to see them! Last night, Mama Mim shared some treasures sent to her by her brother including this diary that had belonged to her mother. What … Continue reading

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Design Wall Monday

I got 10 blocks finished in the car yesterday. Here are a few: I had 5 done at home for a total of 15. I changed my technique slightly because I wasn’t real happy with how they were turning out. … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

I have been preparing more pumpkin seed blocks to hand appliqué while on the road. I have 5 done so far. This is how I prepare my applique. First I cut my pattern out of freezer paper and iron it … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday

This was finished Monday night so I got it done just in time for the Q2FAL2014. The Linky party at The Littlest Thistle Can be found here. And now, finally, my Denyse Schmidt hexie quilt! It was a bit windy … Continue reading

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Happy Independence Day!

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. … Continue reading

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