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!

What I have been up to…..

Posted on April 22, 2011 by katyquilts

I  just finished this t-shirt quilt for my middle daughter. We worked on it together but I did the quilting and binding. Some of these shirts go back to her preschool days! She will be leaving in just over a … Continue reading →

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A great deal!

Posted on March 25, 2011 by katyquilts

I always use Warm and Natural batting. It is my favorite. I usually buy it by the bolt and look for it on sale at JoAnn’s. Well, here is the best deal I have seen them offer in a long time! … Continue reading →

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Northeast Arts Council Show

Posted on March 25, 2011 by katyquilts

Every year, the Northeast Arts Council hosts a small, traditional quilt show. They are based in Standish, Michigan and the show is held in their building which is an old brick church. It is a lovely place for a show. … Continue reading →

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Wishing for green….

Posted on March 24, 2011 by katyquilts

I so long for spring to come. I cannot wait to look out my window and see green! So I suppose that is my motivation for pulling  out several of my hand dyed greens today, along with some cool batik strips I … Continue reading →

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Spring in Michigan…..

Posted on March 24, 2011 by katyquilts

Looks like this: Nice, huh? Until next time….

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A few WIPs….

Posted on March 23, 2011 by katyquilts

I have been in a creative slump for a while. I have been knitting and finished several pair of socks this winter but have done precious little sewing. I recently pulled out these blocks I have had for a while … Continue reading →

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Lucy

Posted on March 23, 2011 by katyquilts

Once again, it has been an awfully long time since I have posted. Life has been busy as usual. But today, things should be necessarily slow……due to inclement weather once again. Yes, it is March 23 and the schools are … Continue reading →

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A little something new…..

Posted on January 31, 2011 by katyquilts

I haven’t done any sewing in  a while but today I decided it was time to try out an idea I had: It is really hard to get a good picture in my sewing room. The colors here are a … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Daisy…..

Posted on January 4, 2011 by katyquilts

How does it happen? I am not a dog person. But I knew how badly my girls wanted a dog so we brought home a Bichon puppy named Pierre,  in the summer of 2001. A couple years later, we decided … Continue reading →

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A New Job….

Posted on January 3, 2011 by katyquilts

This past fall, I started a new job. I am working as a library assistant sub for the Saginaw Public Libraries. I am spending a lot of time here: Sorry for the bad pic. But isn’t the building beautiful? Actually, … Continue reading →

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