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!

Progress

It’s in the frame! This is the pantograph I chose. I ran out of bobbin thread and “quilted” half a row without thread. When I redid that area, I had unknowingly shifted the pantograph, leaving this ugly mess. I sprayed … Continue reading

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Tree of Life

Did you see that Lori over at Humble Quilts is making a Tree of Life quilt this year? She has invited anyone who wants to join her. Click here for her first post with lots of inspiration. Click here for … Continue reading

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The Ugly Quilt

I decided to knock this quilt off my UFO list. I just wanted it done. I hope to be quilting it soon. Maybe that will help? Have a great day!

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2024 Wrap-Up ~ Large Quilts

Each year, I like to do several posts looking back at my finishes for the past year. This post shows the largest quilts I finished. I didn’t make nearly as many bed size quilts as I have in the past. … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Binding Time! No, I’m not finished quilting the Peppermint quilt. But when you start hand quilting at the edges, you can go ahead and bind before you quilt the middle. The round of quilting goi g around the outside is … Continue reading

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Perfectly Pointless

Maria Schell offered a Zoom class last weekend. At the last minute, I decided to sign up. We were told to prepare 12 solid fabrics and some neutrals. Here is my fabric pull. And my neutrals. I actually didn’t use … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ QOV

My son in law asked if I would make a Quilt of Valor for a friend of his. Here it is! I love this pattern, it looks harder than it is. This is the pantograph that I used. Have a … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday

Here is a post from five years ago. Enjoy! Straights and ArrowsI just love this Quilt of Valor! The top was pieced by my good friend Zenia, from A Quilted Passion . The pattern is a Zenia original called Straights and Arrows. … Continue reading

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Trip Around the World

I found a home for this quilt, so it’s time to get it done! It will need to fit a king sized bed so borders are in order. I tried out a few things in the stash, but I don’t … Continue reading

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2024 Little Quilts

Here are the little quilts I made in 2024. Since we plan to spend a lot of time in Dora the RV this year, I expect I will make a lot more! Have a great day!

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