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!

Saturday

Posted on October 13, 2013 by katyquilts

It was such a beautiful day yesterday! And so nice to haven’t hubby home😀. I started cutting scraps for QOV blocks. But didn’t get very far before work because I spent most of my time chatting with my love and … Continue reading →

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Really Random Friday

Posted on October 11, 2013 by katyquilts

Dear hubby is home at last! His schedule is messed up but that happens when you fly to the other side of the world. He brought me back a lovely jewelry box. I will post a pic tomorrow. My sewing … Continue reading →

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A tiny finish…

Posted on October 10, 2013 by katyquilts

Last night after work, I finished my little September quilt for SQT. I used perled cotton and a big stitch in the border. This is a pretty shameless copy of Marian’s little quilt. See hers here. I used a scrap … Continue reading →

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Better late than never…

Posted on October 9, 2013 by katyquilts

Here is my Work in Progress for Wednesday. I am part of the Small Quilt Talk group on Yahoo. We make one small quilt per month designed by the group founder, Kathy Tracy. Check out her blog here. Anyway, I … Continue reading →

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Quilts of Valor

Posted on October 8, 2013 by katyquilts

If you have read my blog for any length if time, you know that I am a big supporter of our troops and that One way I like to show my support is by making quilts for Quilts of Valor. … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Free Motion Quilting, HQ Avante, Quilt of Valor | 12 Comments

Design Wall Monday

Posted on October 7, 2013 by katyquilts

Saturday night I cut pieces for my October challenge quilt for Small Quilt Talk. I decided to piece just few bits of the blocks. Next thing you know I had blocks pieced! I used scraps again. Decided to pick out … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Design Wall Monday, Doll Quilts, Quilt of Valor | 6 Comments

Faithful

Posted on October 5, 2013 by katyquilts

Once again, Lori at Humble Quilts is hosting a QAL! She does a wonderful job with these and I really enjoy taking part. I have done two others with her this year, Abundance and Humility. This one is called Faithful. … Continue reading →

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A finish!

Posted on October 5, 2013 by katyquilts

Well it took way longer than it should have but I finally got the quilt for my nephew and his wIfe quilted and bound. I didn’t go with either panto that I showed yesterday. Instead I purchased a digital download … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Avante, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Traditional Quilts | 3 Comments

Frame Friday

Posted on October 4, 2013 by katyquilts

Finally got this loaded on the frame: Now I need to decide how to quilt it. Any ideas? I am considering one if the following pantos: I would custom quilt it if I could come up with a good idea. … Continue reading →

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Back to School!

Posted on October 3, 2013 by katyquilts

Today, a friend of mine is bringing her 11 year old over to sew with me. I have no idea if her skill level but our goal is to make a tote bag with accessories. Today I just want to … Continue reading →

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