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 finish!

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 →

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Another finish!

Last night I finished this baby quilt from the previous tutorial. I used a wonky grid for the machine quilting. Overall, I am pleased. I hope the baby to come will like it too! This was simple, fun, and fast. … Continue reading →

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Baby Quilt Tutorial

I have several friends and family members adding to their families this year so I have baby quilts to make! Here is an easy one and I decided to take pics as I went in case someone would like to … Continue reading →

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Some thrifty finds!

To those who know me, it is no secret that I LOVE LOVE LOVE thrift shops! I am normally not a shopper but a thrift shop or tag sale provides for me the thrill of finding the ultimate treasure :).  … Continue reading →

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Time

Lord, make me to know my end, and what is the extent of my days, let me know how transient I am. Behold, You have made my days as a handbreadth and my lifetime is as nothing in Your sight. Surely … Continue reading →

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Pressing Hexagons

A couple posts back, I showed you a tiny hexagon piece I hand pieced in the car during a trip. I thought you may be interested in how I press the backs. I do not use English paper piecing with … Continue reading →

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The loot…..

During our trip to Wisconsin last week, my DH stopped at a few quilt shops. I couldn’t figure out why he was so slow to get on the road and then found out it was because he planned it such … Continue reading →

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Happy Sunday!

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the WORD of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8

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Back from Wisconsin

We went to visit my family in Wisconsin over the weekend to celebrate my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. Fifty years is a long time and I am proud of them! They are a fantastic example of working through things and … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July!

I am thankful every day that I am able to live in the United States of America. There are many things that are not in order here but there is no where I would rather live.  I have lived overseas, … Continue reading →

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