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!

Half Hexies Part 2

Posted on January 2, 2025 by katyquilts

I promised tips for putting this quilt together and here they are! I didn’t want to quilt this with the zig zag ends and I didn’t want to just cut the points off. So I removed the top row of … Continue reading →

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UFO Parade 2025

Posted on January 1, 2025 by katyquilts

Happy New Year! I haven’t done this is a while, but since I have all my sewing stuff in one state again, I decided I was time. Here is the list of all my current UFOs. I’d like to finish … Continue reading →

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December Wrap-Up

Posted on December 31, 2024 by katyquilts

It feels like I haven’t had much time in the sewing room this month, but I did finish a few things. Have a great day!

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Half Hexies

Posted on December 30, 2024 by katyquilts

I cut these pieces last summer out of a layer cake I had laying around. I used this die from AccuQuilt . I decided it was time to put this together. Looks like I need to cut a few more … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on December 29, 2024 by katyquilts

I finally got this vintage top basted. I love basting quilts on the long arm. This is what I plan to use for the quilting. Maybe it will be done in time for Valentine’s Day? Have a great day!

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Exploring

Posted on December 28, 2024 by katyquilts

Mister Wonderful and I have been exploring our new state. We did a bit of off-roading and found this. I’m fascinated by the history here. The headstone above was the biggest one there, for a child under three. Most were … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Little Stars

Posted on December 27, 2024 by katyquilts

Did you guess where I was headed with the little star blocks? This was my inspiration. I found this photo on Pinterest, with no indication of owner. I wonder if this piece is actually a pillowcase. Here is my version, … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on December 26, 2024 by katyquilts

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Here are a few more Christmas quilts made in years past. They have all been gifted long ago, but it’s still fun to look back. Have a great day!

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2024 by katyquilts

“In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2024 by katyquilts

I shared this last year on Christmas Eve. It has meant so much to me, that I just might share it every year! It is from Hannah Brenchler.

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