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!

A new project!

I found this adorable line of fabric about a month ago. It seemed perfect for my youngest daughter. Isn’t it cute? It is called, appropriately, Type. It took me a while to decide what to do with it. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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And so it ends…

January that is. And I am not sorry to see it go because it means we are that much closer to winter’s end. It is cold and blustery out there today. No post yesterday. I had training for the job … Continue reading →

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Put a fork in it…

…it’s done! Well, I do have to sew the label on and box it up. Now I am off to work! Until next time…

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The finish line is in sight!

I am so close to finishing the challenge quilt for the HMQS show. I really don’t care about the challenge, I just saw it as an opportunity to make a quilt for the vet’s home which is where these quilts … Continue reading →

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A little of this and a little of that…

I enjoyed a very relaxing weekend with the family. It was Daughter #3’s birthday and we went shopping to celebrate. The place she wanted to go was an hour away so I dug out my sock knitting. I started this … Continue reading →

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Sunday

How happy and fulfilled are those Whose rebellion has been forgiven, Those whose sins are covered by blood! … How blessed and relieved are those Who have confessed their corruption  to God! For He wipes their slate clean And removes … Continue reading →

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Indecision

I put this small top together last summer. I like it but can’t figure out how to quilt it. Any suggestions? It is about 30″ square. Here is another one where the quilting has me stumped: Until next time…

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Another QOV…

I want to try out all the dies I got with my studio cutter. Last night I cut pieces for these blocks. Not sure where I will go from here but it is destined to become another Quilt of Valor … Continue reading →

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Ta daaaa! A finish!

You knew I couldn’t wait! This is the Abundance quilt from Lori’s quilt along at Humble Quilts.  I actually finished this Tuesday morning. I loved how it was turning out and couldn’t wait. She posted the directions for step 2 … Continue reading →

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Progress!

I was fortunate to be able to spend a good amount of time sewing last weekend and today, I got another section of the bow tie blocks together for the wedding quilt: I also completed the top of my challenge … Continue reading →

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