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!

Finish It Up Friday ~ 30s Scrappy Rectangles

Posted on December 13, 2024 by katyquilts

It’s done! I love scrappy quilts! This was made with all reproduction 1930s prints. The pantograph I used for quilting is called Yarn Tangle. Each rectangle was cut 2 by 3 1/2 inches and the quilt measures 60 by 72 … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on December 12, 2024 by katyquilts

Here is another Christmas quilt, finished in 2017. Enjoy! Christmas Hexies I finished the Christmas quilt for Daughter #1 a while back, but decided to wait to share it until closer to Christmas. The big pieces made for a pretty … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on December 11, 2024 by katyquilts

After a big push, this top is in the frame. I took an informal poll on Instagram and as a result of that, this is the pantograph that I settled on. So far, so good. My drunkards path blocks are … Continue reading →

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Hand Quilting

Posted on December 10, 2024 by katyquilts

I’ve been in the mood for a hand quilting project. I pulled these two tops out of the stash for consideration. This one reminds me of peppermint candy. I think it would made a fun Christmas quilt. It needs a … Continue reading →

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Fence Rail

Posted on December 9, 2024 by katyquilts

I’m still working on this here and there. After making 20 blocks, I decided it was time to stop and take stock. This pile shows all the bits I had left. I decided I needed 10 more blocks to make … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Art Museum

Posted on December 8, 2024 by katyquilts

The mister and I scored free tickets to the art museum. It was fantastic! Here are a few that caught my eye. Artist info is below each photo. I’ll share more in future posts. Have a great day!

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This and That

Posted on December 7, 2024 by katyquilts

Mister Wonderful makes the most amazing cinnamon rolls! He learned from the best, his mom. 😊 We stopped by to see Daughter #2 aT work. Isn’t she beautiful? I saw this at Goodwill. I was tempted to buy it and … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Diamonds

Posted on December 6, 2024 by katyquilts

I cut these pieces out over a year ago. I pieced the top last summer in the RV, and just quilted and bound it this week! I had a tough time getting the colors to show true. The solid fabric … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on December 5, 2024 by katyquilts

December is a busy month. So I’ve decided to share a favorite Christmas quilt each Thursday this month. This post dates back to September of 2021. Enjoy! The Christmas Quilt If this quilt doesn’t scream Christmas, I don’t know what … Continue reading →

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Drunkards Path Progress

Posted on December 4, 2024 by katyquilts

I’ve been making these as a leader/ender project. It is definitely bright! I separated out all the light pieces I had cut. They might make a nice baby quilt. I have more blocks still to piece. Have a great day!

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