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!

2024 Baby Quilts

Posted on January 6, 2025 by katyquilts

Every year, I like to review my finishes from the year just past. Here are the baby quilts I finished this year. Have a great day!

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on January 5, 2025 by katyquilts

I didn’t get as much stitching in as I hoped this week. That’s okay. I basted this quilt pretty heavily on the long arm so I wouldn’t need to use a hoop for hand quilting. It’s a bit awkward with … Continue reading →

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The Sweetest Gift!

Posted on January 4, 2025 by katyquilts

Just look at this bag! My sweet Mother in Love has made beautiful bags for many years. This one she made just for me. Isn’t it fantastic? So many pockets, inside and out. She does an amazing job on these. … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Hexies

Posted on January 3, 2025 by katyquilts

This was a fun, quick finish! Sometimes, you need that. I think the quilting was just right for this. This is the pantograph that I used. I found the backing in my stash. I picked this fabric up at a … Continue reading →

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Half Hexies Part 2

Posted on January 2, 2025 by katyquilts

I promised tips for putting this quilt together and here they are! I didn’t want to quilt this with the zig zag ends and I didn’t want to just cut the points off. So I removed the top row of … Continue reading →

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UFO Parade 2025

Posted on January 1, 2025 by katyquilts

Happy New Year! I haven’t done this is a while, but since I have all my sewing stuff in one state again, I decided I was time. Here is the list of all my current UFOs. I’d like to finish … Continue reading →

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December Wrap-Up

Posted on December 31, 2024 by katyquilts

It feels like I haven’t had much time in the sewing room this month, but I did finish a few things. Have a great day!

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Half Hexies

Posted on December 30, 2024 by katyquilts

I cut these pieces last summer out of a layer cake I had laying around. I used this die from AccuQuilt . I decided it was time to put this together. Looks like I need to cut a few more … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on December 29, 2024 by katyquilts

I finally got this vintage top basted. I love basting quilts on the long arm. This is what I plan to use for the quilting. Maybe it will be done in time for Valentine’s Day? Have a great day!

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Exploring

Posted on December 28, 2024 by katyquilts

Mister Wonderful and I have been exploring our new state. We did a bit of off-roading and found this. I’m fascinated by the history here. The headstone above was the biggest one there, for a child under three. Most were … Continue reading →

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