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!

Slogging along…

Posted on March 25, 2014 by katyquilts

Finally got the challenge quilt started. Not finished, just started. See that pink, I mean red, border? It takes 10 minutes to mark, 10 minutes to quilt, and a couple hours to unquilt. Grrrr…… This has truly been a challenging … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on March 24, 2014 by katyquilts

Seems like forever since I have had a DWM post! This is what I am “designing” today. First, a backing for the challenge quilt. And then the quilting that I will go on the quilt itself. I am not feeling … Continue reading →

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Challenge Quilt Update

Posted on March 23, 2014 by katyquilts

Lyndon asked what die I used for the challenge quilt. It is a 60 degree diamond. Here are pics with the numbers. It is a pretty big die so the piecing goes fast. Hope this helps!

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Sunday Stitches

Posted on March 23, 2014 by katyquilts

I got the borders on the challenge quilt. Here is a really bad picture of a corner. I also finished another row of hexies while finishing out season 1 of Lost. Off to church and then family time with a … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on March 22, 2014 by katyquilts

I am making progress on my QOV challenge quilt for the HMQS show in Utah next month. All the diamonds are sewn together for the center. I will add a narrow reddish border at top and bottom and then a … Continue reading →

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Finally Friday

Posted on March 21, 2014 by katyquilts

Finally because it has been a long week and finally because the extra fabric I ordered for the challenge quilt arrived. I cut out all the pieces and put it all up on the design wall. It will have borders … Continue reading →

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Thursday

Posted on March 20, 2014 by katyquilts

Small progress this week as I am working to get back into the swing of things at work and home. The fabric I ordered to go with this should arrive today. Looking forward to the weekend when I hope to … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress Wednesday!

Posted on March 19, 2014 by katyquilts

I got one album block finished yesterday morning before work. And the next one ready to sew. If I have something like this laid out and ready to go, I am more likely to make one before work each day. … Continue reading →

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Design Wall…..Tuesday?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by katyquilts

We arrived back home yesterday morning after an overnight flight from Phoenix. I started unpacking and going through mail but really didn’t accomplish much other than a nap! While I was gone, I did finally come up with an idea … Continue reading →

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Happy National Quilting Day!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by katyquilts

Not much sewing has been happening here. I am making a wee bit of progress on my hexie quilt. But most of that has gone by the wayside in favor of this: Today though, will be spent here: I can’t … Continue reading →

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