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!

Friday Finish

Posted on June 27, 2013 by katyquilts

ETA: Yes, I realized, sadly, that this is NOT Friday. Did I mention it had been a long week? LOL! At least I got a finish in and I even have stuff all ready to work on as soon as … Continue reading →

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Broken….

Posted on June 26, 2013 by katyquilts

Daughter #3 is a Communications/Fine Arts(Photography) major. She is currently taking a spring semester class. She and I went out early this morning to take a few pics for her class. The town I live in is not what it … Continue reading →

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Public Service Announcement

Posted on June 25, 2013 by katyquilts

I got up early to get this QOV quilted before work. Here is my PSA: don’t wear pajama pants that are too long while quilting a pantograph barefoot. You may trip while doing the panto side shuffle and things can … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Progress

Posted on June 25, 2013 by katyquilts

Well, I had a successful shopping trip to find batiks for my dear MIL’s quilt. The colors are not totally accurate but it gives you an idea. I washed and pressed it all too. I also got the Take Five … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on June 24, 2013 by katyquilts

I got 30 of these blocks put together over the weekend for another QOV. Once again, these are Take Five blocks that I cut with my studio cutter. I will be making another Take Five quilt soon out of batiks … Continue reading →

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Working on QOVs

Posted on June 22, 2013 by katyquilts

I finally got the borders added to this QOV and hope to quilt it this week. This will go to Gulf War vet who served in the Marines. I also started piecing more Take Five blocks for another QOV. This … Continue reading →

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One small block…

Posted on June 21, 2013 by katyquilts

That is all I finished sewing today. The Small Quilt Talk Yahoo group is going to do a signature block swap in the fall. This is the 6″ block we will exchange. I made one tonight just to try it … Continue reading →

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Glimma Giveaway

Posted on June 20, 2013 by katyquilts

Ever wanted to use this lovely line? It is Glimma by Lotta Jansdotter. and it could be yours. Tammy at A Content Life is providing fabrics for a giveaway at Lily’s Quilts. Did you get that? Check out Tammy’s blog but … Continue reading →

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He’s home!

Posted on June 20, 2013 by katyquilts

My wonderful hubby is back home! I got nearly everything on my to do list checked off as well. Sadly, my quilting goals were not met. Not even close. Anyway, just to show you how well my hubby knows and … Continue reading →

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BlogLovin’

Posted on June 19, 2013 by katyquilts

Claiming my blog with BlogLovin’….Let’s see if I do this right! <a href=”http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/5435565/?claim=rx6n4jve8y7″>Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>