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!

Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on February 19, 2014 by katyquilts

I had a long work day yesterday and will have today as well. I got 5 more blocks sewn yesterday. And the next one is set out ready to go. After work, we have Life group so I may not … Continue reading →

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Another Snowy Day

Posted on February 18, 2014 by katyquilts

Yesterday was filled with errands and chores but I did find a bit of inspiration on Pinterest. I have had a layer cake and some charm packs of Kansas Troubles’ Paisley line for a long time waiting for the perfect … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on February 17, 2014 by katyquilts

Hope you all had a great weekend! I sure did. I got a bit of my fast and slow stitching done yesterday. Here is my “fast” project that wasn’t very fast. It was a bit fiddly to do but I … Continue reading →

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Fast Stitching and Slow Stitching on Sunday

Posted on February 16, 2014 by katyquilts

I have two projects I want to work on later today. First, my fast project will be a little tag blankie for Baby L. I am going to use this free Craftsy pattern for one side. And I will use … Continue reading →

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A Small Finish

Posted on February 15, 2014 by katyquilts

I didn’t get the wheelchair quilt done by Wednesday but I did get it in the frame yesterday. Just a simple loop pattern done freehand but I think it works. I spent a little time playing with EQ. Yesterday, Mr. … Continue reading →

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Finish it Up Friday – Midwinter Blues

Posted on February 14, 2014 by katyquilts

I finished up my small Midwinter Blues quilt this week. I love Lori’s quilt alongs and this one has been great fun. The instructions for each step are still up and you can find step one here. I really love … Continue reading →

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Decisions, decisions…

Posted on February 13, 2014 by katyquilts

I got the bow tie top all put together. It is currently 54″ x 60″. I am trying to decide if I should add borders or not. This is for someone that is fairly short but I wish it were … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on February 12, 2014 by katyquilts

First of all, thank you all so much for the lovely comments regarding our beautiful grand son, Baby L. Even from a distance he brings so much joy to us! It seems every spare minute, we have been texting, calling, … Continue reading →

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So much goodness!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by katyquilts

Yesterday sure was an exciting day! I spent most of it with Daughter #1 shopping for fabric and planning out bedding for Baby Q due in June. These are the fabrics she chose. She worked on a mobile with a … Continue reading →

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He’s here!

Posted on February 10, 2014 by katyquilts

Our beautiful grandson was welcomed to the world by our #1 Son and Daughter in Love yesterday afternoon.

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