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 Blog Give Away!

Posted on February 27, 2010 by katyquilts

Wil is having a giveaway on her blog to celebrate her 333rd post! Click here  for details and to see her lovely work.  She is giving away a piece of her snow dyed fabric. Get a cup of coffee, you … Continue reading →

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Hmmmm….what to do, what to do…..

Posted on February 27, 2010 by katyquilts

We lived in France for a few years in the late ’90s. We were so blessed to be able to travel and see some of Europe. On one trip to the Netherlands, I was able to visit Den Hans & … Continue reading →

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How do I get myself into these things????

Posted on February 26, 2010 by katyquilts

My son is a Trans Am fanatic. His first TA was a 1995 and he now drives a 1977. A few months ago, he sent me a link to a picture from one of the Trans Am forums showing a … Continue reading →

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A Few Interesting Blogs I have found…..

Posted on February 25, 2010 by katyquilts

I love reading blogs! Here are a few I have enjoyed recently: Bumble Beans – great funky stuff here! Simply Robin– beautiful art quilts! Attic 24 – mostly crochet but beautiful color and yummy ideas! Inspired by Antique Quilts – just … Continue reading →

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You just never know….

Posted on February 24, 2010 by katyquilts

My daughter and I made this quilt together a few years ago (sorry about the terrible photo). It was just a fun thing to do together. She pieced the blocks with some help and I machine quilted it doing random free motion … Continue reading →

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What I worked on this weekend….

Posted on February 23, 2010 by katyquilts

I actually got some sewing in. Yayyyyy me!  First I finished this baby quilt: These are hand dyed fabrics. They are actually a bit brighter than this pic shows. I wanted to make an interlocking design and this was the … Continue reading →

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A Late Valentine…..

Posted on February 23, 2010 by katyquilts

I made this a few years ago and try to remember to hang it for Valentines Day. This year, I remembered! The pattern was from a magazine, not sure which one, but it was supposed to be shadow applique. I … Continue reading →

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A Finish…..finally…..

Posted on February 12, 2010 by katyquilts

Though not a huge one, it is a victory of sorts that I can finally say I did in fact finish something! Here is the little quilt all quilted: I stipple quilted it all over and realized in the process … Continue reading →

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Ribbons :)

Posted on February 1, 2010 by katyquilts

Hi all, I really am trying to get back into blogging. I enjoy it and it keeps me accountable, if only to myself, for what I am accomplishing artwise. Last weekend was the annual North East Arts Council Quilt Show … Continue reading →

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A few WIPs….

Posted on January 31, 2010 by katyquilts

Confession time…….I am truly a schizophrenic quilter…… I LOVE LOVE LOVE art quilts. But, I LOVE LOVE LOVE traditional quilts too. But mostly those made to look very old. Think repro fabrics… I am not too big on much in … Continue reading →

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