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!

Traditional Bed Quilts

Posted on December 10, 2008 by katyquilts

As a result of a recent discussion of bed quilts on the QA list, I decided to post pics of a couple of mine. Both of these are machine pieced and quilted.   The colors in the Evening Star quilt … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Traditional | 2 Comments

Which Machines to keep and which to release?

Posted on December 8, 2008 by katyquilts

I am downsizing….sounds like something retired people do but I am no where near retirement! I do find it necessary to simplify my life and that includes getting rid of some things. Confession time: I do not even know how … Continue reading →

Posted in For Sale, Miniature, Traditional, Vintage Fabrics | 5 Comments

Helping the Poor

Posted on December 6, 2008 by katyquilts

Good Morning! While reading blogs recently, I discovered an amazing organization that allows individuals like you and me to loan money to entrepreneurs in develping countries to help lift themselves out of poverty. You can loan as little as $25 … Continue reading →

Posted in Kiva | 2 Comments

Cleaning out!

Posted on December 5, 2008 by katyquilts

I have too much stuff and need more room to actually sew! So it is time to clean out the sewing room.  To that end, I am selling some of my vintage sewing collectibles  and Singer sewing machine items on … Continue reading →

Posted in For Sale, Labyrinth | 1 Comment

Uncertainty

Posted on December 4, 2008 by katyquilts

I started this piece one day after hearing some rather disconcerting news that caused me to wonder once again what the future would hold. Somehow the starkness of it  and the skewed angles are able to convey exactly how I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Another Ladder Piece

Posted on December 2, 2008 by katyquilts

This was actually the first ladder piece I started. It was not the first one I finished though! Funny how that happens. You can see that it is quite different from the others but I do still like it. These … Continue reading →

Posted in Hanging methods, Ladders Series | 6 Comments

My World in Black and White

Posted on December 1, 2008 by katyquilts

FIrst off, thanks to everyone for visiting my blog and leaving me such wonderful comments! You are all so helpful and encouraging! Anne Copeland of the Southern Cal FiberArts Connection issued a challenge last summer called My World in Black … Continue reading →

Posted in Ladders Series | Leave a comment

Snowing again…..

Posted on November 30, 2008 by katyquilts

It is snowing again here in Michigan. We are supposed to have 6-10 inches by tomorrow afternoon. Kids are hoping for no school! A snow day would be nice! I miss them when they are in school all day. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Ladders Series | 10 Comments

Hello World!

Posted on November 29, 2008 by katyquilts

Yes, that was the title that came free with the blog but it fit so I kept it! After pondering the merits of a blog for a long time, I decided to go  ahead and just do it. There are … Continue reading →

Posted in Vessels | 6 Comments

How I got my solo show

Posted on November 29, 2008 by katyquilts

Our local township has a program called Art in Public Places. Each year, they host a juried art show at our local township hall. They have some nice cash prizes and the winners of the major awards are offered the … Continue reading →

Posted in Labyrinth, Solo Show | 4 Comments