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!

This and That

I saw these at the local grocery store. Um….. no thanks. After over 7 years, Oscar needs a new windshield. I’m so sad. I feel like this is true….. This is DEFINITELY true! And before I go, Happy National Jelly … Continue reading

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Finally!

I did some serious sewing this week! I’m so glad to be done making these blocks! I ended up with 97. It seems I lost a few pieces along the way. I’m sure I’ll be excited about these again when … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday

I thought I’d look back to see just what I was working on ten years ago. I still love this little quilt! Enjoy! I finished my little 4 patch quilt the other day. As you know, I had a terrible … Continue reading

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Sewing Outside

Working outside makes sewing boring log cabin blocks a bit more enjoyable. In fact, sewing outside is really very nice! I am up to 40 blocks now. 60 more to go. Have a great day!

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A Small Diversion

I cut these squares up back in June (maybe it was July?) when I was cleaning up from my little 9 patch quilt. I wanted a quick little project so I started playing around with these squares. I put these … Continue reading

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More Log Cabins

I now remember why I’ve made so few log cabin quilts. They are boring to make. I took these photos on my bed in the RV. The light is terrible, dark and dreary. I will persevere. I think subconsciously I … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

This piece hasn’t seen much progress this summer. But I did manage to add a few pieces on a recent trip to visit family. We have our trip back to Arizona on the horizon, so maybe I can still finish … Continue reading

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This and That

I haven’t bought much of anything this summer, but I snapped this up when I saw it on Marketplace. It is for storing Accucut dies, which are just like my AccuQuilt Studio dies. This is so me! lol My beautiful … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Twofer

My two jelly roll baby quilt tops are done. They are similar, but not exactly the same. Having a design wall would have helped me to distribute the colors/prints better. But I’m just happy to have them done. Have a … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday ~ Tumbler Triumph

Take a look back at this tumbler quilt with me! I finished this over four years ago now. I still love it. Enjoy! Wendy has provided me with the best name for this quilt, Tumbler Triumph! It caused plenty of … Continue reading

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