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!

Throwback Thursday

Posted on August 1, 2024 by katyquilts

I’m back with another Throwback Thursday post! I still love this older quilt. I look at it as a way of enjoying and preserving so many pieces of my favorite fabrics. I should have kept track of all the miles … Continue reading →

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July Wrap-Up

Posted on July 31, 2024 by katyquilts

What a crazy month it has been! I did manage a few small finishes. This is still needs quilting. I’m still not happy with my machine quilting on my domestic machine, so this will wait until I get back to … Continue reading →

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Flying Fish

Posted on July 30, 2024 by katyquilts

Remember this die? I used it to cut up a bunch of solid scraps. I only used the B and C shapes on the die. I’m going to make some random units like this: I’ll figure out later what to … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up

Posted on July 29, 2024 by katyquilts

Remember this mess? I cut all the pieces for my vintage 9 patch from this pile. I still had a messy pile leftover after that. I don’t know why I threw unusable scraps back into the bin, but it was … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on July 28, 2024 by katyquilts

I took a trip to Goodwill and picked up this shirt. I paid $3 for it. I thought it looked perfect for a border for my vintage 9 patch! The color is most true in the photo below. It has … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on July 27, 2024 by katyquilts

Have you seen this movie? I read the book several years ago, but the mister and I watched the movie this week. It was written by JD Vance, Trump’s running mate. The movie is heartbreaking and moving. Warning: there is … Continue reading →

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Finished for Now ~ Vintage 9 Patch

Posted on July 26, 2024 by katyquilts

My little top is done for now. It is approximately 44 inches square. The border on the inspiration quilt was an off white solid. I don’t have anything hanging around that really works. I did try these. None are terrible, … Continue reading →

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You asked….

Posted on July 25, 2024 by katyquilts

I recently shared the little tetrahedral pouch I made using the AccuQuilt Flying Fish die. I was asked to do a tutorial on how to make that little zipper bag. So, here it is! First, I grabbed these HSTs from … Continue reading →

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More Vintage 9 Patch Progress

Posted on July 24, 2024 by katyquilts

Are you tired of this yet? I finished piecing the 9 patch blocks. And started piecing HSTs for the border. I’m loving this so much! Have a great day!

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Vintage 9 Patch Progress

Posted on July 23, 2024 by katyquilts

I’m having fun digging through these vintage bits. I use a lot of starch on these. They are often very soft from years of use in their previous life. Love the little horse shoe print! I have started cutting triangles … Continue reading →

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