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!

Leader/Ender Project

I have yet to put my blocks together from my last leader/ender project, but I needed something else. So I grabbed this bin of 2 1/2” squares. And I started making four patches. They seem huge after the little ones … Continue reading

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Cleaning has begun!

Getting started on this huge project is a real struggle. It won’t get done overnight. I started by folding and measuring pieces I have on hand for quilt backings. Each piece got a label pinned to it with the size. … Continue reading

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Ugh!

My room is a disaster! My fabric all needs sorting and refolding. I still have boxes from Michigan. And my dies are everywhere. I’m posting these photos so I feel accountable to start cleaning and sorting. Wish me luck.

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Summit Stitches QAL

I’ve been a bit under the weather so making these four patches into 16 patches was just the ticket. I actually have all 20 done now. I think the next step comes out today. Have a great day!

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Weird Things

Welcome to another episode of weird things found on FB Marketplace! I’m pretty sure my sister in law will want this…. Now this is something I really wanted! But I was too late, it already sold. Doesn’t that look like … Continue reading

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This and That

Another puzzle finish. Another missing piece. Ugh. I took a photo of the moon! Actually, I took a bunch, but this was the best one. This is so true! I love C.S. Lewis. This describes my three hooligans! Have a … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Sawmill

This was a quick finish! It ended up at 48 by 64 inches. It used eight fat quarters plus two yards of background fabric. I used leftover backing for the binding. Ta daaa! Now I just have to add a … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday

Here is a throwback post from eight years ago. I sure do miss my Stitching Sisters QOV group! Enjoy! Finish It Up Friday ~ Snowball QOV Posted on November 17, 2017 by katyquilts I think this might be my favorite QOV that I have … Continue reading

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Saw Mill Progress

It’s coming along! Bit by bit. Block by block! Have a great day!

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Summit Stitches QAL

The next step for the QAL is out! I was thrilled to find I could use my 4” Qube to cut the necessary pieces. These are the dies I used. I cut all pieces from the scrap bins. Ta daaa! … Continue reading

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