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!

I did it!

Posted on January 9, 2009 by katyquilts

I just entered my second juried quilt show, Sacred Threads. I have wanted to enter something in this show ever since I first heard about it 2 years ago. I entered my first juried show, My Life in Black and … Continue reading →

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Thanks and another WIP

Posted on January 7, 2009 by katyquilts

I wanted to say thanks to everyone who sent e-mails and left comments about my last post. I haven’t come to any hard and fast conclusions but I think Myrna’s comment said it best for me. She said, “The reason … Continue reading →

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Hmmmm…..now what?

Posted on January 6, 2009 by katyquilts

This picture shows some bits I worked on last weekend. These pieces were freely cut with my rotary cutter and pieced back together. I had intended to cut them again and work this into a new ladder piece. But, I … Continue reading →

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New Ladder Piece Finished

Posted on January 5, 2009 by katyquilts

I accomplished just a wee bit artwise over the Christmas break. I just finished this small piece: Ladders #4 Private Collection It measures just about 13″ x 14″ or so and is machine quilted with a varigated tan thread. The … Continue reading →

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Art Related Accomplishments in 2008

Posted on January 1, 2009 by katyquilts

I got this idea from Lisa Call who listed 100 things she accomplished in 2008. I thought it was a great idea but doubted I could come up with enough things I accomplished this past year to even make a list! I am … Continue reading →

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Snowed in!

Posted on December 22, 2008 by katyquilts

So here in Michigan we have been hit yet again with blizzard like conditions. Today is a bit better but another strom is on the way. If it interferes with my Pistons game tomorrow night, I am going to be … Continue reading →

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Have you ever?

Posted on December 18, 2008 by katyquilts

I shamelessly stole this from Lisa Call just because I thought it was fun! The items in bold are the things I have done so far: 1. Started your own blog 2. Slept under the stars 3. Played in a … Continue reading →

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Journal Quilts

Posted on December 17, 2008 by katyquilts

There has been some recent discussion on the QA list regarding journal quilts. I see journal quilts as being just what they sound like, a page out of a personal journal. There are probably as many reasons for making journal … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on December 15, 2008 by katyquilts

I stole away a bit of time to sew. I wasn’t feeling particularly creative but I had some of these bits on the design wall so I just started sewing and here is the result: Another ladder quilt. Right now … Continue reading →

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