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!

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Sourdough 2

Posted on July 7, 2024 by katyquilts

I was determined to do something with these bits! I sewed the three pieces together and basted for quilting. It will be an experimental piece. I want to stitch like the area in red below. I’m sure there is a … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on July 6, 2024 by katyquilts

I’m loving my new carpet! Although, it is easy to lose Willy on it. 😂 We even got new carpet on the stairs. I tried to get a good photo of our lavender. I just love it! I didn’t realize … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Boho

Posted on July 5, 2024 by katyquilts

Done! This was such a fun project! I really enjoy the big stitch hand quilting. I need more practice, but I’m not dissatisfied. Here is a look at the back. I really love the color palette. I’d love to say … Continue reading →

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Independence Day 2024

Posted on July 4, 2024 by katyquilts

Each year on Independence Day, I reread the Declaration of Independence. It never gets old or loses its meaning. In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, … Continue reading →

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Solid Strippie Progress

Posted on July 3, 2024 by katyquilts

This ended up on the back burner with other projects taking center stage, but I’m back at it, albeit slowly. I tend to design a round and then come back later and sew it, then design another. When I run … Continue reading →

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Seam Roller

Posted on July 2, 2024 by katyquilts

Have you ever used one of these? I saw someone use one on a video and decided I wanted to try it. It seems like it would be handy for sewing in the RV. One of the seams below was … Continue reading →

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Changing My Mind…

Posted on July 1, 2024 by katyquilts

I made 17 nine patches as my leader/ender project and then changed my mind. I’ll come back to them, but I decided to play with some little cheddar squares I found. So I’ve been making these bits as leader/enders instead. … Continue reading →

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Wait, what????

Posted on June 30, 2024 by katyquilts

Did you know it’s Log Cabin Day? I confess, I did not! So as soon as I found out, I had to post! Here is one of my favorite quilts from ages ago. To celebrate, AccuQuilt is offering free shipping … Continue reading →

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June Wrap-Up

Posted on June 30, 2024 by katyquilts

What a month it has been! I can’t say I’m sorry it’s over. I did finish some sewing projects, mostly for my mental health. The next is just a top, but I’m counting it as a finish! It certainly helps … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on June 29, 2024 by katyquilts

Our hometown just added the second largest mural in the US! We had to drive by. I only got this one photo and it certainly doesn’t show the whole thing, but I love it! Daughter #1’s family recently got a … Continue reading →

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