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!

Drunkards Path

Posted on November 22, 2024 by katyquilts

Remember last spring when I started cutting these? I used this die from AccuQuilt . I was using this pile of batik squares. Well, I finally got around to cutting the rest of the pile! I think I have enough … Continue reading →

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Well, well, well….

Posted on November 21, 2024 by katyquilts

I dug in my box of solid scraps, only to find only the top layer of scraps were solid! These were underneath. Undeterred, I found another bin of solids and cut these. There are about 16 different sets of solids. … Continue reading →

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Early Black Friday Deals!

Posted on November 20, 2024 by katyquilts

It’s that time of year! Connecting Threads has up to 40% off site wide until December 2nd. No code needed. Also, until midnight tomorrow, Connecting Threads will also include a 12 pack of Super Bobs FREE with any $100 order. … Continue reading →

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Heard Museum ~ Pottery and Sculpture

Posted on November 20, 2024 by katyquilts

More images from the Heard Museum. So much quilty inspiration! I loved this sculpture….perhaps because I so relate to this. 😂 This too was a favorite. A beautiful piece capturing all the emotions of motherhood. Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Tuesday ~ Woven Hearts Quilt

Posted on November 19, 2024 by katyquilts

My quilt for the Fat Quarter Shop Woven Hearts Quilt Along is done! I used Ginghams from Lori Holt. The intense sun can do funky things with photos here. I knew I wanted to do some graffiti style quilting in … Continue reading →

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Kitting Up

Posted on November 18, 2024 by katyquilts

I decided to work on kitting up this quilt. I think it would be a good RV project for next summer, if I can make myself wait that long to work on it! So it’s time to tackle cutting these … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on November 17, 2024 by katyquilts

I finished the quilting on my Woven Stars project for FQS. I made lots of binding so I could use some for another project. I’m glad to have my Bernina handy for binding again. I hope to finish the hand … Continue reading →

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A Few of my Favorite Things!

Posted on November 16, 2024 by katyquilts

Last week I got up early with the pups and was rewarded with these beautiful skies! I will never tire of a cactus bloom, especially when it is in my front yard! The mister and I went to our favorite … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Improv Log Cabin

Posted on November 15, 2024 by katyquilts

My improv log cabin is done. I had intended to quilt a random grid, but ended up deciding to just add a few grids here and there. A facing seemed like a more appealing finish than a binding for this … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday ~ Hexies

Posted on November 14, 2024 by katyquilts

We are traveling today, so here is a finish from five years ago. Enjoy! I started piecing the first flower for this on my way to Iceland last April. I quilted this on the long arm using a light gray … Continue reading →

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