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!

Jelly Roll Part 3

Posted on September 9, 2024 by katyquilts

Still working on this. I try to do all the sewing I can and then switch to pressing. Going back and forth between the two jobs is harder in the RV than in my sewing room. I start at the … Continue reading →

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Beach

Posted on September 8, 2024 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I had a beach day recently at the very tip of the Thumb. If you aren’t from Michigan, the lower peninsula is shaped like a mitten. The blue dot shows where we went. It was gorgeous, almost … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on September 7, 2024 by katyquilts

We have been enjoying some peaceful times at the campground. Winslow has to decided to learn to sew. 😂 My how times have changed! Haha! I often think of our founding fathers as staid, formal individuals. But they truly were … Continue reading →

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Jelly Roll Part 2

Posted on September 6, 2024 by katyquilts

Still working on this. I thought I’d share my process. I sew two strips together and fold them in half and cut on the fold. I keep folding and cutting until I have 8 pieces. Then I sew these pieces … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday ~ Dear Betty 2.0

Posted on September 5, 2024 by katyquilts

Last week, I shared my Dear Betty quilt. I decided to follow that up with this one made from leftovers. Enjoy! I have one more UFO to cross off the list! The pattern is a traditional block called Rolling Star. … Continue reading →

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Jelly Roll Quilt

Posted on September 4, 2024 by katyquilts

I’ve had this jelly roll for years. I bought it from Craftsy. I paired up light and dark strips and whipped them through the machine. Willy kept me company. Have a great day!

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Flying Fish Finish

Posted on September 3, 2024 by katyquilts

Oh, these have been fun! I placed them on my design bed and worked on a layout. I miss my wall! And this is what I ended up with. I quite like the riot of color. It will get folded … Continue reading →

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A quick reminder….

Posted on September 2, 2024 by katyquilts

Just wanted to remind you all of these great deals ending tonight. 😊 AccuQuilt has 10% off your order and free shipping on ANY size order with the code LABORDAY. Fat Quarter Shop also has some great deals this weekend. And this … Continue reading →

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Flying Fish

Posted on September 2, 2024 by katyquilts

Remember these pieces I cut? I cut them using the Go! Flying Fish die from AccuQuilt . While sitting at the laundromat, I sorted my pieces and clipped them together into block kits. When we got back to Dora, I … Continue reading →

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August Wrap-Up

Posted on September 1, 2024 by katyquilts

I only managed one complete finish and two small tops this month. But since we sold our home and moved out, I’m considering that a win. This next one wasn’t finished this month, but the pattern was released so I … Continue reading →

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