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!

Finish It up Friday ~ Pastel Drunkard’s Path

Posted on January 31, 2025 by katyquilts

I ended up spending way too much time with my seam ripper while working on this quilt. But at least it is done. This is the pantograph I used. I didn’t like this enough to finish the binding by hand. … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes 2025, Throw Quilts, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Tree of Life Progress

Posted on January 30, 2025 by katyquilts

I finally started working on my blocks. I cut out four to work on. I would like to make four a month, but I may only make one. 😂 This is the layout I decided on. I piece these four … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Best BOB Dies….IMHO

Posted on January 29, 2025 by katyquilts

I’ve been asked which AccuQuilt Block on Board, or BOB dies, are the most versatile. Such a great question! When I buy a die, I’m not usually interested in a one trick pony. They have their place, but I want … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Kitting Up Something New

Posted on January 28, 2025 by katyquilts

Remember Craftsy 1.0? I loved it back then. When they changed to Bluprint, I bought some things on clearance. This FQ bundle of Tailor’s Tack was a favorite. I finally decided to make a flying geese quilt from it. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Pastel Drunkards Path

Posted on January 27, 2025 by katyquilts

I really wanted to get this top done and off the UFO list. As soon as I got the columns sewn, I knew I could not live with this. Those brown/orange pieces had to go. So I cut more pieces. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Sewing Room

Posted on January 26, 2025 by katyquilts

Can you believe I’m STILL sorting and finding homes for everything in the sewing room! Combining two large spaces is not for the faint of heart. There are many things I still cannot find. But I spent a whole day … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Room Pics, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

This and That

Posted on January 25, 2025 by katyquilts

When Oscar gets home looking like this, you know you had a good day! BTW, I was asked if you can collect rocks in parks. That depends. We collect on BLM land and you can legally collect up to 25 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Finish It Up Friday ~ The Ugly Quilt

Posted on January 24, 2025 by katyquilts

It’s true that an ugly quilt can keep one just as warm as a pretty one. This one maybe isn’t ugly so much as it is boring. I thought the jelly roll I used would make a nice, masculine quilt. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes 2025, Jelly Rolls | 7 Comments

Throwback Thursday

Posted on January 23, 2025 by katyquilts

How about another Throwback post? Another summary of small quilts finished ten years ago. Seems like yesterday. Enjoy! Small/Doll Quilts 2015 Posted on January 28, 2016 by katyquilts During January, I am showing groups of quilts that I finished last year. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Throwback Thursday, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Log Cabins Again

Posted on January 22, 2025 by katyquilts

I decided I definitely want to make these blocks bigger. So I spent a pleasant afternoon cutting four extra pieces for each block. They will finish at 10” square. I also remembered that I was short some pieces in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment