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!

Jelly Roll Chain

Posted on July 2, 2025 by katyquilts

This is the jelly roll I’m using. I’ve had it for ages so it is likely out of print. These blocks are super simple. I found a photo on Pinterest and the block was called Jelly Roll Chain. The link … Continue reading →

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Something New

Posted on July 1, 2025 by katyquilts

After having hoarded this jelly roll for years, I decided I wanted to make a Jelly Roll Chain quilt with it. I cut the white squares I needed before we left AZ. I set up at our dining table and … Continue reading →

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Monthly Wrap-Up

Posted on June 30, 2025 by katyquilts

Here are my finishes for June. The last two are just tops. They will get quilted when we return to Arizona. Have a great day!

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Travels

Posted on June 29, 2025 by katyquilts

After visiting family in lower Michigan, we headed for the UP. Gracie loves the shoreline! Crossing the Mackinaw Bridge in an RV is a bit crazy! Next we took a cruise to see the Pictured Rocks National Park. It was … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on June 28, 2025 by katyquilts

My sweet girl! This got me thinking: Yay for naps! Living in an RV, this is very good advice! lol 😂 And one of our recent camp sites. Have a great day!

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Almost Finished Friday ~ Star Pop

Posted on June 27, 2025 by katyquilts

My top is done. It is a great size for donating to project Linus. The pattern is called Star Pop and it is available from Emily Dennis. I never pressed the top after sewing the rows together. My 12” square … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on June 26, 2025 by katyquilts

Here is another look back. Gosh, I love this one. Enjoy! Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Many Trips Around the World Posted on May 8, 2020 by katyquilts I still can’t quite believe this is done! A sweet online friend and blog reader, … Continue reading →

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Star Pop Progress

Posted on June 25, 2025 by katyquilts

Sewing again! I changed my previous post about this, but wanted to let you know here as well. This pattern is called Star Pop, NOT Sparkle Pop. And I have a helper again today. 😄 I placed my blocks on … Continue reading →

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Leader/Enders ~ Tiny SMT

Posted on June 24, 2025 by katyquilts

Remember the Scrappy Meets Thrift challenge? These are the pieces I cut for my second version. I’m using this as a leader/ender project. So far, I have 25 two inch blocks. It’s a perfect leader/ender project. Have a great day!

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Sparkle Pop

Posted on June 23, 2025 by katyquilts

Correction! This is called Star Pop NOT Sparkle Pop. I’ve long admired Emily Dennis ‘ pattern called Sparkle Pop. I rarely work from patterns, so you know I must love this one! Anyway, I figured a way to make it … Continue reading →

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