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 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

Home again

Posted on September 9, 2014 by katyquilts

Well, yesterday was an interesting travel day for sure! My son and I left for the airport at 3:45 in the morning. This turned out to be the middle of a storm producing record breaking amounts of rain in the … Continue reading →

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