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!

Sunday

Posted on August 18, 2013 by katyquilts

It has been a good weekend but it sure flew by! I got 10 more swap blocks done and the flying geese for another 10 ready to go. Friday, Daughter #1 and I went to an estate sale. I bought … Continue reading →

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This and That Saturday

Posted on August 17, 2013 by katyquilts

The flu has kept me from accomplishing much this week. I did get my 8 swap blocks done the other day but that is it sewing wise. I did spend part of the day yesterday shopping with Daughter #1. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Life, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Works in Progress

Posted on August 14, 2013 by katyquilts

Yesterday before work, I was able to finish the blocks for one of the signature swaps I am in. That is what 60 4.5″ blocks look like! I still need to sign them. Next I need to focus on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Life | 3 Comments

‘Tis better to give….

Posted on August 13, 2013 by katyquilts

….or at least more fun! While I was home, I was able to give my niece Livy, her graduation quilt! And she loved it! I also gave the Coast Guard quilt to my brother. Sorry about the terrible pictures. I … Continue reading →

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Weekend in Wisconsin

Posted on August 11, 2013 by katyquilts

I got a late start leaving Michigan on Thursday so I spent the night in a hotel on the way. I decided to pull a Bonnie Hunter: I made some progress on my SQT swap blocks while watching a BBC … Continue reading →

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Homeward bound…

Posted on August 9, 2013 by katyquilts

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Coast Guard Quilt

Posted on August 7, 2013 by katyquilts

It was a late night, Tuesday evening, but the quilt is finished and ready to take to my brother. I will leave tomorrow after work. Thanks to everyone for your wonderful comments and encouragement! This proved to be quite the … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Avante, Machine quilting | 4 Comments

Sneak peeks!

Posted on August 6, 2013 by katyquilts

I finished the quilting this morning and made it to work on time! I hope to get the binding done tonight but here are a few sneak peeks: Lunch is over. Back to work!

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Still crazy…

Posted on August 6, 2013 by katyquilts

First, I would like to say thanks so much for all of your comments and encouragement. It means so much that you all take the time to comment here! I try to respond to all by e-mail but I don’t … Continue reading →

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Just call me crazy….DWM

Posted on August 5, 2013 by katyquilts

I had a coupon so I stopped by JoAnn’s to for a little look see. And I found this: Coast Guard fabric! My brother served on the Coast Guard after high school and his birthday is next week. Hmmmm… I … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Wall Monday, Fabric | 7 Comments