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!

Finish It Up Friday ~ Mill and Stars

This was a fun little quilt. It was fast too since I had most of the blocks already made. I’m still struggling to figure out the best times of day to get photos in my backyard. I love this green … Continue reading

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Arizona Quilt Guild Show Part 2

Here are some more quilts from the recent show I attended. Have a great day!

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Deals!

Did you know that Fat Quarter Shop has monthly sales? They are exceptional deals on great products.mi love this Dainty Daisy fabric. Triangles on a Roll are great for creating very accurate HST blocks. I’ve followed Cluck Cluck Sew for … Continue reading

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Walking Feet

This is my primary piecing machine in Arizona. It looks nearly identical to my Juki TL98 in Michigan. I bought it used and it didn’t come with a walking foot, so I brought the one that came with my Juki … Continue reading

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Yuck!

You mat remember this painted quilt top tha5 I picked up a few years ago. It was dirty and had some stains and color runs. While I generally don’t recommend washing before quilting, I didn’t want to quilt it and … Continue reading

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March Wrap-Up

It’s been the most productive month I’ve had in a while. So glad to have my temperature quilt done! This was done last summer, but I’m including my secret sewing projects in the month that they are released. Have a … Continue reading

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He is Risen!

This was originally published back in 2010. Hope you enjoy seeing it again. Happy Easter! I think of this quilt as the Easter quilt. I also think of this as Grandma’s magnum opus quilt. She did her finest work here … Continue reading

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Goodwill

You all know how much I love thrifting! I found a bag of blocks last week and had to buy it just to see what was inside. Such an interesting block. I also got about three yards of this batik. … Continue reading

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Twofer Friday

I finished my two little quilts! The first one finished at 14 by 20 inches. The hour glass blocks finish at two inches square. I kept the quilting simple. And the second one finished at 12 by 14 inches. Quilted … Continue reading

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Another Little Bit

I needed another small piece to use up the batting and backing in the frame. I found some already pieced HSTs in a bin. Oh, yes! I think I like this! That’s better! Still extra batting, but the backing is … Continue reading

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