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 King Size Wedding Quilt!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by katyquilts

My son married the love of his life just over a year ago. I hoped to have their wedding quilt done before their first anniversary. And I made it! Though there were moments I was not at all sure…… I … Continue reading →

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First Finish of 2013!

Posted on January 8, 2013 by katyquilts

I am still getting to know Barney, my new/used mid arm quilting machine. I am not thrilled with the quilting on this but it is done and hanging up.

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My Happy Place….

Posted on January 8, 2013 by katyquilts

I love to look at pictures of sewing rooms on blogs and thought I would post an updated tour of mine. It has changed again since these were taken but not by much. I got the porcelain tables for my … Continue reading →

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Testing…..

Posted on January 7, 2013 by katyquilts

I found an app to blog from my phone and wanted to try it out. I pieced this little quilt top from French General Chateau Rouge mini charms and a tea dyed muslin. I hope to get it quilted tonight. … Continue reading →

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Starting Over….

Posted on January 7, 2013 by katyquilts

Wow! It has been a LONG time since I have posted on this blog! It is a new year and I think I will pick this back up again. I would like to document my quilting adventures this year and … Continue reading →

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Look Ma, no hands!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by katyquilts

Well, almost…. Today is day 6 following rotator cuff surgery. I picked up plenty of books and videos from the library to keep myself entertained during recovery. I also thought it was a great time to visit the world via … Continue reading →

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Stash Enhancement….

Posted on April 27, 2011 by katyquilts

….at the LYS. I consider myself a real novice when it comes to knitting so I have not splurged on really nice (read “expensive”) yarn. Until today…. On top is a superwash merino wool for socks. The brand is Happy … Continue reading →

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This and That…

Posted on April 26, 2011 by katyquilts

I have had this charm pack for at least a year and finally decided to do something with it. It is from Moda but I do not remember the line. I found a tutorial for making 9- patches out of … Continue reading →

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Accomplishment

Posted on April 25, 2011 by katyquilts

The Lord will accomplish what concerns me. Ps 138:8a Until next time…

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 23, 2011 by katyquilts

This is what we did today at our house: Okay, we don’t have any little kids around any more but we still love to color eggs. We have a bit of a twisted sense of humor as well…. All kidding … Continue reading →

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