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 21, 2013 by katyquilts

I had quite a productive day in the sewing room yesterday. It felt good. First, I got the center of my QOV pieced and auditioned borders. Before church, I finished my hat for a USNavy sailor. This is the yarn … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Design Wall Monday, Doll Quilts, Knitting, Quilt of Valor | 8 Comments

Sunday Morning in Michigan

Posted on October 20, 2013 by katyquilts

I got my sashing cut and my rows sewn for my current QOV yesterday morning. My hubby helped me to figure out how to scan fabrics into EQ7 also. This will be great for larger print fabrics. We did some … Continue reading →

Posted in Goals, Knitting, Quilt of Valor | 2 Comments

Quilts Beyond Borders

Posted on October 19, 2013 by katyquilts

Just a quick post here…I see that an online friend, Deb, and I have quilts featured on the Quilts Beyond Borders blog. I found out that this last batch that I quilted for them will be headed to Syria. You … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Avante, Quilts Beyond Borders | 2 Comments

Weekend Edition

Posted on October 19, 2013 by katyquilts

I am really bad at coming up with blog titles! Today is the first Saturday in a long time that I have not had to work. It feels good! This is what I worked last night. First I finished the … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, EQ7, Knitting, Quilt of Valor | 4 Comments

Hobby Quilter Pics

Posted on October 18, 2013 by katyquilts

This post will not interest most of you. I have a few people that are interested in buying this machine and have asked for more pictures. I thought it would be easier to post the pics here than to e-mail … Continue reading →

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Friday!

Posted on October 18, 2013 by katyquilts

What a busy week! I have made progress on my QOV blocks. I am up to 18 now and I really like them. One of my biggest concerns with getting a die cutter was the waste of fabric. Here is … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Quilt of Valor | 4 Comments

Needle and Thread Thursday

Posted on October 17, 2013 by katyquilts

Only time for a quick post as I have a very busy day ahead. Here are some QOV blocks I have been working on. They are 10″ finished and all bits are cut with my studio cutter. I love that … Continue reading →

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

Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on October 16, 2013 by katyquilts

Well, I decided to trim the borders rather than rip. I would have preferred a bit more separation but I am very happy with the way my triangle pattern worked out at the corners. One if the reasons I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Quilt of Valor | 5 Comments

Terrific Tuesday!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by katyquilts

Will it be terrific? I plan to make it sew! LOL Not much progress sewing yesterday. Remember when I said I wasn’t EXACTLY following the instructions Lori gave for the QAL? Yeah, well that can come back and bite you. … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Life, Sewing Room Pics | 3 Comments

Design Wall Monday

Posted on October 14, 2013 by katyquilts

I am participating in the QAL over at Humble Quilts. Lori posted the next installment of instructions but I didn’t get very far. I added the last border and now need to add another border of HSTs. I do have … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Design Wall Monday, Doll Quilts, Knitting, Life | 5 Comments