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!

Remember me? Remember when?

Posted on January 29, 2010 by katyquilts

It has certainly been a VERY long time! Remember when I posted some ugly fabrics from an experimental dyeing session? Maybe this will jog your memory (if not scare you away!): I had a blog giveaway for three pieces like … Continue reading →

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What I have been up to……

Posted on November 14, 2009 by katyquilts

A little of this and a little of that! Mostly this: and a bit of this: This is the best bread I have ever made! It was from a French bread recipe but I didn’t let the crust get too … Continue reading →

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Sock Knitting – After thought heel

Posted on November 11, 2009 by katyquilts

I got a new sock knitting book! Here it is: This book had an interesting idea called an “After thought heel.” The idea is that you knit a tube but use a piece of waste yarn where the heels goes … Continue reading →

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It’s been a VERY long time……

Posted on October 30, 2009 by katyquilts

….both since I have posted and since I have done any sewing! I went back to school this fall for an advanced certificate in Chemical Processing. Back in the day, I got a BS in Chemistry with a teaching certificate … Continue reading →

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Two posts in one day!

Posted on August 10, 2009 by katyquilts

I decided to do one more little “sketch” before calling it a day. It seems that as soon as I sit down at the machine, all my doodling ideas fly out of my head and I draw a complete blank. … Continue reading →

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Finished!

Posted on August 10, 2009 by katyquilts

Okay, I finished the traditional mini tumbler made from repro prints. It was a beautiful day to sit out on my park bench and hand stitch the binding. Here is a picture before washing: And here is what it looks … Continue reading →

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What is this?

Posted on August 9, 2009 by katyquilts

I used to make only traditional quilts, my favorites being scrap quilts with reproduction or real vintage fabrics. I still love these but in the last few years have moved into more of an abstract arty style. Yesterday while surfing … Continue reading →

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A few more “sketches”

Posted on August 6, 2009 by katyquilts

Thanks for the comments on my last little piece! I was encouraged to try a bit more tree sketching. I have never thought I was any good at drawing so it was a bit scary to try sketching at the … Continue reading →

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A new little something…….

Posted on August 3, 2009 by katyquilts

I spent a little time playing tonight and came up with this: It measures about 6″ x 10″ and is actually straight. I took the pic with it hanging on my little wire clothesline in my sewing room so it … Continue reading →

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Scary Things Found in the Healthcare Bill……

Posted on July 30, 2009 by katyquilts

 A Peek Inside the ObamaCare Bill I don’t normally use my blog for this kind of posting but so many people are in favor of the healthcare bill and do not even know what it actually says. We must be … Continue reading →

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