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!

Comments, anyone?

Posted on August 10, 2010 by katyquilts

I have really enjoyed writing this little blog and have been contemplating certain aspects of this blog. Specifically, comments. I love getting comments as most bloggers do but at times, I am at a loss how to best respond to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Working away….

Posted on August 9, 2010 by katyquilts

I am spending the month of August focusing on finishing projects. Bits and pieces of this have been on my design wall for months but the top is now done: This top measures approximately 36″ x 42″. Tomorrow I hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilts | 2 Comments

Apres’ Kathy

Posted on August 6, 2010 by katyquilts

A bloggger I follow regularly is Kathy Loomis from Art with a Needle. She is an incredible artist and regularly and freely shares her insight into the art world as well as her techniques. I am a technique freak. I don’t use … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilts, Hand Dyed Fabric | 1 Comment

A couple finishes!

Posted on August 4, 2010 by katyquilts

I finished two baby quilts in two days and I am pretty pleased with how they turned out. I like them better now that they are quilted. Here is the back: I am pleased with the quilting. I was getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Beginner Quilts, Free Motion Quilting, Fresh Modern Quilts | 2 Comments

Wordless Wednesday….

Posted on August 4, 2010 by katyquilts

Posted in Photography | Leave a comment

A Thrift Shop Tale of Two Tops

Posted on July 31, 2010 by katyquilts

Say that 5 times fast! I found this piece of fabric in a thrift shop last week: I paid two bucks for this two yard piece that had never been used or washed. Of course I washed it as soon … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Hand Dyed Fabric | Leave a comment

Singer Book Bank

Posted on July 26, 2010 by katyquilts

I have collected vintage Singer Sewing Machine Company items for YEARS. Last weekend, my DH spotted a Singer book shaped bank at the antique fest. I have always wanted one of these but had never seen one in person. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Machines, Thrifting, Vintage Singer Sewing Stuff | 2 Comments

New Machine….

Posted on July 26, 2010 by katyquilts

Well, new to me! I am not sure how old this one actually is. I am normally a Singer girl but this little Elna caught my eye last weekend at a local antique fest and the price was right. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Machines, Thrifting | 2 Comments

What happened here?

Posted on July 23, 2010 by katyquilts

I am not a complete newbie at fabric dyeing. In fact, I have dyed a couple hundred yards and for the most part, have been successful. So what went wrong this week? A while back I needed muslin for some … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Dyed Fabric, Mistakes | 6 Comments

A finish!

Posted on July 20, 2010 by katyquilts

A while back I mentioned that I had handpieced a bunch of 4 inch Bowtie blocks and finally put them together. After that, the top languished in my sewing room because I was too lazy to go further. Yesterday, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Free Motion Quilting, Hand piecing, Traditional Quilts, Uncategorized | 3 Comments