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!

Baby boy tumbler finish

Posted on May 28, 2013 by katyquilts

The only thing I finished this weekend: Here is a close up of the back. I used flannel and the rolled it to the front and stitched it down for the binding. The quilting is simple but it was fun … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Baby Quilts, Machine quilting | 4 Comments

Thankful

Posted on May 27, 2013 by katyquilts

I am so thankful to all of our military personnel, past and present. As many things as are wrong in our nation, I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. And yes, I HAVE lived elsewhere. I am especially proud and … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Thankfulness | 1 Comment

A new project

Posted on May 25, 2013 by katyquilts

It seems like forever since I started something new! Last night, I had a hard time deciding what to even start. A co-worker and his wife are having a baby. I missed the shower due to the wedding but decided … Continue reading →

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String quilt finish

Posted on May 24, 2013 by katyquilts

After a long day, I found the energy to bind the beast! Since this top has fabric from every decade from the 1930’s to the 1970’s, I decided to use a 1980’s fabric for the binding! As I worked in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabric, Machine quilting, Scraps, Vintage Fabrics, Vintage Quilts | 4 Comments

A small finish

Posted on May 23, 2013 by katyquilts

Here is the after-wash picture of my little quilt from the DCSMLA hosted by Ebony Love. I am not crazy about the binding but it is what it is. I am not changing it now. I am working today at … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on May 22, 2013 by katyquilts

I finished my little quilt top. It ended up about 30″ x 33″. The size was dictated by the fabric I had on hand. My Dutch wax prints from Holland are officially used up! I loaded it up on the … Continue reading →

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I’m back!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by katyquilts

Finally feeling some what rested up from the wedding. To get back into sewing, I pulled out my triangles from the DCSMLA. Not sure which way I like this netter. In any case it is on the frame and ready … Continue reading →

Posted in Machine quilting | 2 Comments

It was a beautiful day!

Posted on May 19, 2013 by katyquilts

Just a few pics from a proud momma. I will be back to sewing and blogging soon.

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on May 13, 2013 by katyquilts

Only 5 days until the wedding! This past weekend was filled with lots of this: Thankfully, we got all the kid’s stuff moved to the apartment and they are mostly unpacked. I had a wonderful Mother’s Day! It was the … Continue reading →

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HMQS Quilting Treasures Challenge

Posted on May 12, 2013 by katyquilts

Roberta Boyce  was instrumental in organizing the Quilting Treasures Challenge to benefit the new veteran’s home being built in Utah. The quilts were displayed at the HMQS Show  this pastweek. She was kind enough to send me a picture of … Continue reading →

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