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!

This and That

Posted on December 7, 2024 by katyquilts

Mister Wonderful makes the most amazing cinnamon rolls! He learned from the best, his mom. 😊 We stopped by to see Daughter #2 aT work. Isn’t she beautiful? I saw this at Goodwill. I was tempted to buy it and … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Diamonds

Posted on December 6, 2024 by katyquilts

I cut these pieces out over a year ago. I pieced the top last summer in the RV, and just quilted and bound it this week! I had a tough time getting the colors to show true. The solid fabric … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on December 5, 2024 by katyquilts

December is a busy month. So I’ve decided to share a favorite Christmas quilt each Thursday this month. This post dates back to September of 2021. Enjoy! The Christmas Quilt If this quilt doesn’t scream Christmas, I don’t know what … Continue reading →

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Drunkards Path Progress

Posted on December 4, 2024 by katyquilts

I’ve been making these as a leader/ender project. It is definitely bright! I separated out all the light pieces I had cut. They might make a nice baby quilt. I have more blocks still to piece. Have a great day!

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Quilt of Valor Progress

Posted on December 3, 2024 by katyquilts

I decided to skip the panel for this quilt and got right to cutting and sewing. I still have to sew the rows together. It will be 64 inches square before borders. I think I have just enough of this … Continue reading →

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Something New!

Posted on December 2, 2024 by katyquilts

My dear SIL asked if I would make a Quilt of Valor for a friend of his. That was an easy yes! I pulled out this panel from Northcott. It’s been around a while. I love it, but I often … Continue reading →

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Cyber Monday!

Posted on December 2, 2024 by katyquilts

What’s better than Black Friday Shopping? Cyber Monday Shopping! And AccuQuilt has everything on their site for 30% off! EVERY SINGLE THING! Need mats? 30% off! Need June Tailor products? Sewing notions? 30% off! Quilting software? 30% off! Qubes? 30% … Continue reading →

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Heard Museum ~ Indian Boarding Schools

Posted on December 1, 2024 by katyquilts

There is a special exhibit area at the museum regarding Indian Boarding Schools. These tiny handcuffs are impossibly small. They brought me to tears. I cannot imagine the pain of small children being forcibly removed from their families. This was … Continue reading →

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Traveling 2

Posted on November 30, 2024 by katyquilts

This is Jazzy. Isn’t she adorable? She traveled with the mister’s sister and BIL when we went to Texas. This was the view from our campsite. This little shop is out in the middle of nowhere where. It was created … Continue reading →

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November Wrap-Up

Posted on November 29, 2024 by katyquilts

This month was all about finishing up things that I worked on last summer. I finished a couple other pieces, but I can’t share them until later. Hav3 a great day!

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