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!

In the Frame

Posted on January 23, 2014 by katyquilts

I managed to piece together my second set of signature blocks last night and get it in the frame. Now the quandary is how to quilt the blocks. I have a border design I want to try. I may try … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Small Quilt Talk Group, Swaps, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on January 22, 2014 by katyquilts

I have blocks from yet another signature block swap sitting here just waiting for inspiration. I put them up on the design wall as is and I think I like it! Sometimes simple is best. I am going to try … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Sewing with Swap Blocks

Posted on January 21, 2014 by katyquilts

I made really good progress on my friendship quilt made with blocks from the Small Quilt Talk group swap. I finished the top and the quilting! Today I want to get the binding done before work. Have you ever done … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Small Quilt Talk Group, Swaps | 15 Comments

Design Wall Monday

Posted on January 20, 2014 by katyquilts

Good Morning! I pieced the last block yesterday afternoon, or so I thought… Um, yeah…. Apparently I can’t count. I needed to either piece one more block or change the layout and piece three more blocks. I had three 6 … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Design Wall Monday, Small Quilt Talk Group, Swaps, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on January 19, 2014 by katyquilts

I spent a little time hand sewing the binding on my SQT challenge quilt today. I used a single fold binding this time. I found a bit of old feedback to use for the back. It finished up at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Small Quilt Talk Group, Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics | 4 Comments

Bear Paws

Posted on January 19, 2014 by katyquilts

The challenge this month for the Small Quilt Talk group is to make a small bear paw quilt. A few years ago, I made this one. Since I already had this one, I wasn’t sure I wanted to make another … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Vintage Finish!

Posted on January 18, 2014 by katyquilts

Remember the beautiful quilt top that Mr. Wonderful bought me for Christmas? Well, it is finished! I am so pleased with how it turned out. It is about 76″ square. And last night he came home with these: He’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 8 Comments

FAL 2014

Posted on January 17, 2014 by katyquilts

I decided to participate in the 2014 Finish Along with Katy from The Littlest Thistle. Here are the projects I would like to finish in the first quarter. First I want to get these signature blocks put into a completed … Continue reading →

Posted in FAL 2014, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Finish it up Friday!

Posted on January 17, 2014 by katyquilts

I have two finishes this week but will save on for tomorrow since I haven’t had a chance to get good pictures of it yet. Here is the Crosses top all quilted and bound! It is a generous nap quilt … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Fresh Modern Quilts, Uncategorized | 17 Comments

How to get things done….

Posted on January 16, 2014 by katyquilts

My daughter asked me the other day how I get so much quilting done. I quickly answered, “It’s because I don’t do housework.” And we laughed and laughed because there is so much truth in that! Then I saw this, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 15 Comments