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!

A Little Something New

Posted on December 23, 2024 by katyquilts

Life has been busy and I’ve been in the mood for a small project. So I went to my Pinterest boards and picked something. Here is my fabric pull. I used my 6” AccuQuilt Qube. Can you see where I’m … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Art Museum

Posted on December 22, 2024 by katyquilts

I was not familiar with the work of Philip C. Curtis before seeing his work at the museum. I think this may have been my favorite exhibit there. So whimsical! This information is from the Philip C. Curtis Trust website: … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on December 21, 2024 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I have been exploring the area lately. It’s so beautiful here. We met some wild burros! They are so adorable! And rather friendly. 😊 We finished a puzzle. I realized after I started it that I put … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Drunkards Path

Posted on December 20, 2024 by katyquilts

I finally have this quilt done. I was asked if there is a pattern for this. I did not use one. I did use this die from AccuQuilt . One quarter of the block shown on the package finishes at … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on December 19, 2024 by katyquilts

This post from November 2017 still makes me laugh! It brings back fond memories of Christmases past. Enjoy! The Christmas Feud Long time readers may remember this sorry quilt. If you want the back story, you can find it here.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Drunkard’s Path

Posted on December 18, 2024 by katyquilts

It’s on the frame! This is the thread I’m using in the top. This is the pantograph I’m using. As you can see here, neither one really shows! Have a great day!

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A Christmas Project

Posted on December 17, 2024 by katyquilts

Move been putting off this project. See how crooked the printing is? Ugh. I set myself a goal of finishing this today. These bits need to be cut with scissors. Then you sew the front to the back then add … Continue reading →

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Vintage Quilt Top Repair

Posted on December 16, 2024 by katyquilts

I thought this top would be easy to get ready for hand quilting. I was wrong. Very wrong. When I pressed the top, I realized how bad it was. There is often a reason you find unfinished tops! First, the … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Art Museum 2

Posted on December 15, 2024 by katyquilts

Here are some more pieces that caught my eye at the art museum. Info is below each photo. Enjoy!

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This and That

Posted on December 14, 2024 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful surprised me with these new tree ornaments! The one on the left is a Harley VRod like his. The one on the right is a Harley 48 just like mine. Oh, Silly Willy! I bought a panel like … Continue reading →

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