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!

Leaders/Enders

Posted on January 11, 2026 by katyquilts

I’ve been sewing print squares to some leftover white squares as leader/enders. I haven’t gotten much sewing done lately, so there aren’t a lot here. I was initially thinking of just a basic checkerboard lap quilt. But then I was … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on January 10, 2026 by katyquilts

I finished Part 7 of the Quiltville Mystery just in time for Part 8 to come out. I love when my grand dogs come over! Working on my polishing skills. So true! The Lions won their last game of the … Continue reading →

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2025 Large Quilts

Posted on January 9, 2026 by katyquilts

These are the biggest quilts I completed in 2025. Enjoy!

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2026 UFO Parade

Posted on January 8, 2026 by katyquilts

Time to list the UFOs that I’d like to finish this year. I hope I found them all! 2. I’d like to get this top together. I’ve had these vintage blocks for more than 30 years! 3. Speaking of vintage … Continue reading →

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My New Toy

Posted on January 7, 2026 by katyquilts

I came home from our trip to find Santa (aka Mister Wonderful) had brought me a new toy! This is a 10” lapidary saw for cutting rocks. I have a grinder/flat lap machine on order as well, but it seems … Continue reading →

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2025 Medium Quilts

Posted on January 6, 2026 by katyquilts

Here are all the medium size quilts I finished last year. Enjoy!

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QV Mystery

Posted on January 5, 2026 by katyquilts

I’m behind on everything, but I’m working at getting caught up on the Quiltville Mystery quilt. Part 5 is now done. Here are the bits for Part 6. And this is what a single unit looks like. I got a … Continue reading →

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Where have I been?

Posted on January 4, 2026 by katyquilts

Missing in action, that’s where! No, we haven’t moved again. We did travel to Missouri over Christmas to help my sweet mother in love move to Kansas though. Isn’t she just the most adorable? And she is every bit as … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on January 3, 2026 by katyquilts

I love this. I need to make this. Definitely how I feel about last year. I love Jaqueline Winspear books and this was no exception. This made me smile. Have a great day!

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2025 Small Quilts

Posted on January 2, 2026 by katyquilts

It’s time for the yearly look back at my quilt finishes for the year. These are what I consider small quilts, generally anything crib size other smaller. Enjoy!

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