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!

QOV #12

Posted on April 9, 2013 by katyquilts

I started quilting QOV #12 yesterday morning. Nothing fancy here, just a basic piano key border and some loopy quilting in the middle. I am happy with it. No tension problems. I used Glide thread in Khaki. I was able … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on April 8, 2013 by katyquilts

Not much sewing happened over the weekend. I did get the QOV loaded and ready to quilt I also started throwing some bright triangles up on the design wall. I cut these with my 6″ HST die during my cleaning … Continue reading →

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Frame Friday

Posted on April 6, 2013 by katyquilts

I have been a bit frustrated with Barney lately. But armed with some great advice and help from a new online friend (Hi Nancy!), I am trying again! She told me about Glide thread and Magnaglide bobbins. I LOVE them! … Continue reading →

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Contrary Wife

Posted on April 3, 2013 by katyquilts

Here is the final product after washing. It measures 25″ x 25.” Have a great day!

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What was I thinking? or How Sharpies Saved the Day

Posted on April 3, 2013 by katyquilts

I am working away at my goals for the month. It seems I forgot a big one on the list: taxes. Blech!!!! Maybe my productivity in other areas is a result of trying to ignore the biggie. Anyway, the April … Continue reading →

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First thing off the list!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by katyquilts

Yesterday, I posted my goals for April. One of those goals was to finish another quilt for Quilts Beyond Borders and to get all 5 shipped. I did it! Here is the last of the 5 quilts I sent. This … Continue reading →

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Get it Done Goals

Posted on April 1, 2013 by katyquilts

Judy at Patchwork Times asked about completed goals for the month of March and goals for April. Check out her linky party here.  I needed to look back to see what all I have finished in March and I have to say, I … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on April 1, 2013 by katyquilts

As part of of the Small Quilt Talk group, I am making one small quilt a month. We usually do not know the challenge pattern until the first of the month. However, our fearless leader, Kathy Tracy, offered a free … Continue reading →

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Grace….beautiful grace

Posted on March 31, 2013 by katyquilts

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God— 9 not the result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

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Another top quilted for QBB

Posted on March 30, 2013 by katyquilts

Here is the second top that I quilted for Quilts Beyond Borders. I finished the third today but have not yet taken a picture of it. It was beautiful here today! It could have been warmer but the sun shone. … Continue reading →

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