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 ~ Pink Strippie

Posted on March 8, 2024 by katyquilts

My pink strippie quilt is done! I used leftover backing fabric for the binding. Here’s is look at the back. I’m really glad I finally used that pink fabric that I’ve saved for so long! Have a great day!

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on March 7, 2024 by katyquilts

Here is a look back at a post from March 2016. Enjoy! It stopped raining just long enough to take a few pictures of my finished table runner the other day. I found it very difficult to get pictures showing … Continue reading →

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Hexie UFO

Posted on March 6, 2024 by katyquilts

Remember this? I got this far and quilt working on it. It currently measures about 80” by 90”. I found this fabric somewhere and thought about using it as a border. But I’m kind of over this project. So now … Continue reading →

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New Leader/Ender Project

Posted on March 5, 2024 by katyquilts

I have lots of 2 1/2” squares, so I decided to use them up in a new leader/ender project. I’ve been sewing them into random pairs and tossing them in this enamelware bin. Then I started making these blocks. I’m … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Monday~ Pink Strippie

Posted on March 4, 2024 by katyquilts

This little bit got loaded and quilted! I’m really out of practice with feathers. I decided to use leftovers from the backing to bind it. I hope to get the hand stitching done today. Have a good one!

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Out and About

Posted on March 3, 2024 by katyquilts

My beautiful sister and her hubby came to visit us last week. Here is BIL in Sedona. We had fun playing tourist and sharing this gorgeous state with them. Sedona never disappoints. The weather was overcast, but it seemed to … Continue reading →

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Tiny 9 Patches

Posted on March 2, 2024 by katyquilts

I’m making more tiny 9 patches. But I ordered this die to help. I thought cutting one inch squares was the worst part of the process. Now it’s the easiest! Have a good day!

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Caitlyn Cross Body Bag

Posted on March 1, 2024 by katyquilts

I was asked by AccuQuilt to make up a new sample of this June Tailor bag for them. These are the fabrics I chose. I didn’t need this many different prints, but they were so cute! The line is called … Continue reading →

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Extra! Extra!

Posted on February 29, 2024 by katyquilts

I’m having trouble responding to comments lately, so I thought I’d write an extra post to catch up a bit. I was asked the size of my sewing room. This room is approximately 15 by 23 feet. Answering that question … Continue reading →

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Temperature Quilt Again

Posted on February 29, 2024 by katyquilts

I made the strip to show the temperature range. Then I pinned my strips up on the wall. Looks like I missed a day or so in November! Oops! Okay, that’s fixed! I’m also thinking about what to do with … Continue reading →

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