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!

PHOENIX!

My husband and I just returned from visiting our son in Phoenix, AZ. We were able to travel out there for his graduation from UTI in automotive technology. We also got him moved into his new apartment as he has … Continue reading →

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Where have I been?

  I have been enjoying some beautiful fall days here in Michigan! These are two of my lovely daughters. I have one more currently serving in Americorps and a wonderful son out in the Phoenix area finishing up automotive school. … Continue reading →

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May we never forget….

….the sacrifices made for our freedom. May we all fight to the end to retain what was so valiantly won for us. Long may she wave.

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It’s been a while….

I haven’t forgotten the blog, it has just gotten set aside for a bit while life whizzes by. I have been out and about taking some pics lately though. Here are a few. I see some inspiration in these. They … Continue reading →

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Accuquilt Giveaway!

….at Freckled Whimsy this week! I would love one of these! You can find the details here. Good luck! Until next time….

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Quilt for a Boy

Seems all my baby quilts are a bit on the girly side! So this one is more boyish: The stripe is from a new pillow sham I picked up at a thrift store. I really like stripes though I don’t … Continue reading →

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Stash management….Batiks

One blog I read pretty much every day is Exuberant Color. Wanda inspires me with the sheer volume of quilts she makes. Amazing! She is fearless with color and often uses batiks. I had a small stash of batiks but … Continue reading →

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Another baby quilt…

I am going to be doing a one day craft show this fall. So I have spent spare moments this summer making tote bags and baby quilts. Here is another one recently finished: The quilt is really, truly square! I … Continue reading →

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What I have been up to…..

If it is August in Michigan, it must be blueberry time!  This is a typical blueberry farm in Michigan: The bushes are much taller than I am. And here is the luscious fruit: And this is what about 8 punds of blueberries … Continue reading →

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A Big Thank You to Humble Quilts!

Recently, Lori at Humble Quilts had a blog give away and I was the lucky winner! It is the first time I won a give away and I was so excited….still am actually :). This is my great prize: I have … Continue reading →

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