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!

Progress

I finished the last of the churn dash blocks yesterday. I have 42 blocks made. I can’t find the setting fabric I have to go with them so this project is now on hold for a bit. I also started … Continue reading

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Finish it up Friday

Having gone a whole week without stitching anything, I was eager to make something yesterday. And I did! My first mug rug: Ignore the sorry binding job, I couldn’t find a walking foot. My choice of what to make was … Continue reading

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Thoughtful Thursday

They waited for me as people wait for the rain, and they opened their mouths as for the spring rains. (Job 29:23 NET)

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Work in Progress Wednesday

Not much (any?) sewing so far this week. This is my big WIP: That is my frame under sheets sitting in what will be my new sewing room. Here is my temporary sewing space: This is a corner of Daughter … Continue reading

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Vintage Quilt Top

Thank you all for the well wishes regarding our flood mess. We are making progress, slowly but surely. I thought I would share with you today another find from the estate sale that Daughter #1 and I attended a couple … Continue reading

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Design Wall Monday

This is not what I hoped my design wall would look like today but, well, there it is. See the fan? And the missing carpet? Thursday afternoon, Daughter #3 and I were to leave to visit my family and deliver … Continue reading

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Sew Mama Sew Give-away Winners!

I have chosen the winners of my Giveaways from the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day! I used an online random number generator to choose. The winner of the hand dyed fabric is MaryAnn of Little House on the Dairy. The … Continue reading

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My Antique Quilt!

Last week, I told you about an estate sale that my daughter and I went to. Here are pictures of a quilt that followed me home. As you can see, it is quite worn and there are some stains. The … Continue reading

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Finish it up Friday/ Blogger’s Quilt Festival Spring 2014

I am reposting this as my entry into the Blogger’s Quilt Festival in the Art Quilts category. The BQF is hosted by Amy over at Amy’s Creative Side. It is a great opportunity to see many wonderful quilts, visit new … Continue reading

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Finish it up Friday, Q2 FAL 2014 and Blogger’s Quilt Festival!

This post has been a long time coming! I actually finished this a week ago but waited to  post until now as I will be gifting it this weekend. I am so happy to say that the Album quilt is … Continue reading

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