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!

This and That

Posted on June 15, 2024 by katyquilts

I wish I had taken a before photo. This is just a glimpse of what we’ve been doing. Painting ceilings, trim, walls, new carpet, new blinds. Willy had to try out the sleeping bags I pulled out to sell. He … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Two by Four

Posted on June 14, 2024 by katyquilts

Maybe I should say this is almost finished? Half finished? At any rate, it’s a finished top. And I quite love it! I really miss my long arm! I will wait to quilt this until I get back to Arizona. … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on June 13, 2024 by katyquilts

I’ve been thinking that I need to do another one of these soon. So I hope you enjoy this look back at this fun baby quilt! Today I’m sharing my latest baby quilt finish. I’m really pleased with this one! … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Play

Posted on June 12, 2024 by katyquilts

I haven’t forgotten this. This is my original idea. I put it up on the design wall and thought, what if I tilt it a bit? Maybe add that other leftover bit? Nope. But it does give me another idea … Continue reading →

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Scraps

Posted on June 11, 2024 by katyquilts

I left a bunch of of scraps here. They all got dumped together while I was trying to consolidate things. Today I decided to sort them out. I have 2 inch squares. 1 1/2 inch squares. And an assortment of … Continue reading →

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Those Leader/Ender Bits

Posted on June 10, 2024 by katyquilts

Turns out, I only had 48 of these little HSTs. That’s okay. Time to figure out what to do with them. I like this broken dishes setting. But maybe I could turn them into blocks like this. I’m not buying … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit

Posted on June 9, 2024 by katyquilts

I used this little piece to practice some machine quilting ideas for a secret project. I washed it when I was done to see how it would look. I needed a mug rug, so I cut it down and bound … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on June 8, 2024 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I moved Dora to a campsite about 45 minutes from our house. It is lovely and quiet. We plan to stay there now and again until our house here is sold. The pups love it! Meanwhile back … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday

Posted on June 7, 2024 by katyquilts

I almost didn’t finish this. I don’t love it, but I learned a lot making it. Here’s a look at the back. I finished it with a facing. I do love the texture and this kind of quilting was enjoyable … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday ~ Solids

Posted on June 6, 2024 by katyquilts

Since I’ve been playing so much with solids lately, I thought it would be fun to look back at a few others I’ve made in the past. Enjoy! Have a great day!

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