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 Christmas Project

Posted on December 17, 2024 by katyquilts

Move been putting off this project. See how crooked the printing is? Ugh. I set myself a goal of finishing this today. These bits need to be cut with scissors. Then you sew the front to the back then add … Continue reading →

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Vintage Quilt Top Repair

Posted on December 16, 2024 by katyquilts

I thought this top would be easy to get ready for hand quilting. I was wrong. Very wrong. When I pressed the top, I realized how bad it was. There is often a reason you find unfinished tops! First, the … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Art Museum 2

Posted on December 15, 2024 by katyquilts

Here are some more pieces that caught my eye at the art museum. Info is below each photo. Enjoy!

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This and That

Posted on December 14, 2024 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful surprised me with these new tree ornaments! The one on the left is a Harley VRod like his. The one on the right is a Harley 48 just like mine. Oh, Silly Willy! I bought a panel like … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ 30s Scrappy Rectangles

Posted on December 13, 2024 by katyquilts

It’s done! I love scrappy quilts! This was made with all reproduction 1930s prints. The pantograph I used for quilting is called Yarn Tangle. Each rectangle was cut 2 by 3 1/2 inches and the quilt measures 60 by 72 … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on December 12, 2024 by katyquilts

Here is another Christmas quilt, finished in 2017. Enjoy! Christmas Hexies I finished the Christmas quilt for Daughter #1 a while back, but decided to wait to share it until closer to Christmas. The big pieces made for a pretty … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on December 11, 2024 by katyquilts

After a big push, this top is in the frame. I took an informal poll on Instagram and as a result of that, this is the pantograph that I settled on. So far, so good. My drunkards path blocks are … Continue reading →

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Hand Quilting

Posted on December 10, 2024 by katyquilts

I’ve been in the mood for a hand quilting project. I pulled these two tops out of the stash for consideration. This one reminds me of peppermint candy. I think it would made a fun Christmas quilt. It needs a … Continue reading →

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Fence Rail

Posted on December 9, 2024 by katyquilts

I’m still working on this here and there. After making 20 blocks, I decided it was time to stop and take stock. This pile shows all the bits I had left. I decided I needed 10 more blocks to make … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Art Museum

Posted on December 8, 2024 by katyquilts

The mister and I scored free tickets to the art museum. It was fantastic! Here are a few that caught my eye. Artist info is below each photo. I’ll share more in future posts. Have a great day!

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