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!

Seam Roller

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…

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????

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

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

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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Finish It Up Friday ~ Little Orphan Anni

This is my second quilt made as an homage to the work of Anni Albers. You can find the first one here. Isn’t this backing fun? It was from an old IKEA duvet cover that Daughter #1 used for curtains. … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday

Here is a post from five years ago. I still adore this little finish. I often think of dear Diane at O’Quilts who sent the little top to me. Enjoy! I’m not sure why vintage UFOs are so appealing to … Continue reading

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Boho Progress

I got some work done on this while the carpet guy was here. The minimal quilting and large stitches means it’s going quickly! I just have to resist the urge to double the amount of quilting. 😬 Have a great … Continue reading

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Leader/Enders

I decided to use that bin of two inch squares as my next leader/ender project. I’m making nine patches. I’m sure I can figure out a way to use these some day. They will finish at four and a half … Continue reading

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Strippie

This is coming along slowly. But progress is progress. The number of bits on the wall is going down as well, another indicator of progress. It reminds me of this quilt: I actually had a buyer for that one, but … Continue reading

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