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!

Quilt of Valor Story

Posted on June 8, 2013 by katyquilts

If you have read my blog for even a week, you know that I have  a warm place in my heart for our veterans. I have been a volunteer with the Quilts of Valor Foundation for over a year now. … Continue reading →

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Just say no….

Posted on June 7, 2013 by katyquilts

….because sometimes, the blue tape is just not enough…. Ask me how I know.

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Frame Friday

Posted on June 7, 2013 by katyquilts

This is what is on my frame this morning. I am still practicing with pantographs. This one is called American Flourish and it is by Meadowlyon Designs. BTW, all their patriotic designs are $2 off right now. No affiliation yada … Continue reading →

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Another for QBB

Posted on June 6, 2013 by katyquilts

I tried out another pantograph yesterday. This one is called Starburst and is free from Ubanelementz. They have several free designs. I would like to order from them soon. This top was made by someone named Donna for Quilts Beyond … Continue reading →

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Quilts Beyond Borders

Posted on June 5, 2013 by katyquilts

Last week, I received my second box of tops to quilt for QBB. This is a great organization and I have had such fun quilting for them! Carla, the one that sends out the tops, does a great job packaging … Continue reading →

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Learning something new…

Posted on June 4, 2013 by katyquilts

Time to learn to use a pantograph! One came with my Avante. I decided to use it on a top for Quilts Beyond Borders. Here is the pantograph: Getting started! So far so good. And the finished quilt: It isn’t … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on June 3, 2013 by katyquilts

Not much piecing going on here lately but I did get a few of these HSTs sewn together. A while back, I cut up a box full of these in brights. This will be a service quilt for donation. Our … Continue reading →

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Humility Quilt

Posted on June 2, 2013 by katyquilts

You’ve heard of humility patches, the idea being an obvious mistake is put into a quilt so as not to cause affront to God because only He can create a perfect thing. Actually this practice seems to me to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Free Motion Quilting, HQ Avante, Quilting Designs, Traditional Quilts | 11 Comments

Frame Friday

Posted on May 31, 2013 by katyquilts

Well the same quilt is still on the frame but I have made progress today! This is the first time I have used rulers and templates on an actual quilt (oh, except for the border on that one tumbler quilt). … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Civil War Repro Quilts, Machine quilting, Traditional Quilts | 1 Comment

Work in progress

Posted on May 29, 2013 by katyquilts

Now that I have a bigger frame, I am getting ready to quilt this top: As you can see, it is loaded and ready to go. I just have to decide how to quilt it! Any great ideas?

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