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!

Design Wall Monday

Posted on October 28, 2013 by katyquilts

After way too much indecision, I finally started working in the setting for this QOV. I got the rest of my pieces for the top cut also. I also got a couple bibs and burp cloths made for the new … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Design Wall Monday, Quilt of Valor | 2 Comments

Sunday Stitches

Posted on October 27, 2013 by katyquilts

Just a little bit of stitching to show you today. First, a start on my next QOV. And starting to think about some baby projects. I found this pattern online and the quote I found on Pinterest. I still need … Continue reading →

Posted in Machine Embroidery, Quilt of Valor | 2 Comments

BQF #2 Art Quilt

Posted on October 26, 2013 by katyquilts

Here’s my second entry for the Blogger’s Quilt Festival sponsored by Amy, this time in the art quilt category. It is so hard to photograph a black quilt! I made this a few years ago. I initially pieced the blocks … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilts | 6 Comments

Blogger’s Quilt Festival!

Posted on October 25, 2013 by katyquilts

It is that time of year! Amy is again hosting the Blogger’s Quilt Festival for those of us at home while the rest of the quilting world travels to Houston for Quilt Market. I have had a terrible time deciding … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Friday Finish!

Posted on October 25, 2013 by katyquilts

It’s done! Well, except for washing, label, and presentation case….but those are details. And this is how my little experiments turned out. Clearly, I need work with pebbling but overall, I am happy with these little bits. They may end … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilts, HQ Avante, Quilt of Valor | 1 Comment

Frame Friday

Posted on October 25, 2013 by katyquilts

I hoped to show you the finished QOV I was working on yesterday. The quilting is finished. However, I had a bit of extra backing and batting at the end and I decided to take some time today to play … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Avante | Leave a comment

Wow! Quilts of Valor!

Posted on October 24, 2013 by katyquilts

The piece on QOVs that aired on NBC the other night has resulted in an explosion of requests for quilts! Our state coordinator is putting out a call and probably every other state coordinator is as well. You can find … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Avante, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor | 6 Comments

Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on October 23, 2013 by katyquilts

Not much time today but this is what is in progress in my sewing room. Finally got this loaded. Hope to get it quilted yet this week. Good thing too, since NBC aired a story on QOV, requests have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Machine Embroidery, Quilt of Valor | 2 Comments

Productivity

Posted on October 22, 2013 by katyquilts

I am making good headway on my list of goals for the week. I finished the presentation cases for the QOVs and got them both shipped off. I also got my hat for a sailor mailed out. I chose the … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Hexagons, Life, Quilt of Valor, Scraps | 3 Comments

Coffee Cup Quilt

Posted on October 21, 2013 by katyquilts

Kathy Tracey shared a photo of a coffee cup quilt that hangs in her husbands office building. She visited a quilt guild in Michigan and was able to speak with some of those that helped make it years before! It … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 12 Comments