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!

Diamonds

Posted on July 16, 2024 by katyquilts

This is one of the kitted projects I brought to work on this summer. The green bits are Kona, the prints are vintage. I just have to decide how to set them. So many possibilities! Have a great day!

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Tiny Nine Patches

Posted on July 15, 2024 by katyquilts

I picked these up from the RV and brought them home. I decided it was high time I moved this forward a bit. Here’s hoping for a bit of progress this week in between house showings. We had six over … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Cheddar Binding

Posted on July 14, 2024 by katyquilts

I finished quilting this little bit, but it was not without difficulty. I struggled with skipped stitches and I never did figure out why, ugh. Now, I’m on to an easier part of the process, hand stitching the binding. Also, … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on July 13, 2024 by katyquilts

When we bought this house, almost twenty-five years ago, we slept on the floor for the first few nights. Looks like we are ending our time here the same way. We recently took the three Es to the zoo. The … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on July 13, 2024 by katyquilts

We’ve so enjoyed camping with our boys this summer! Last time was E2 and E3’s turn. I haven’t taken my sewing machine out to Dora yet, but I’m ready when I do! I just finished this book. It was very … Continue reading →

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Almost Finish It Up Friday ~ Strippie

Posted on July 12, 2024 by katyquilts

This little improv piece is finally done….well, the top is done. This is another one for the To Be Quilted in Arizona pile. In the mean time, which way is up? 1. 2. 3. 4. I debated adding a solid … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday ~ Modern Diamonds

Posted on July 11, 2024 by katyquilts

Here is a post from back in 2016. I still love this quilt and hope to make another someday! Enjoy! This certainly was a fast finish! Sometimes, that is just what you need for a little motivational boost. All the … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Wednesday ~ Sourdough 2

Posted on July 10, 2024 by katyquilts

It’s done. And it looks pretty good with my hydrangeas. Here is the back. Have I mentioned that random stitching is hard? This little bit finished at 8” by 12”. It was a fun little experiment. Thanks to all who … Continue reading →

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Those Cheddar Bits

Posted on July 9, 2024 by katyquilts

I decided to piece a backing for my little cheddar quilt. I found some scraps big enough. I rarely piece backings, but needs must. I’m not fabric shopping this summer! I’m thinking about hand quilting this, but maybe not. Hmmm… … Continue reading →

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Back to the Nines…

Posted on July 8, 2024 by katyquilts

I got so excited about these cheddar bits, that I couldn’t leave them alone! However, I got this far and something was really bothering me. Can you see it? It drives me nuts that there are two solid corners on … Continue reading →

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