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 January 20, 2024 by katyquilts

I picked up this weird piece of fabric at Goodwill. It kind of hurts my eyes! The last puzzle I finished in AZ. I love eating outside! I’m ready to do this again soon. This was my top nine photos … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Improv Mini

Posted on January 19, 2024 by katyquilts

I did most of the stitching on this while sitting with the mister when he watched TV. It was a fun little make! In the next photo, you can see the stitching I originally did in the red triangle. I … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on January 18, 2024 by katyquilts

I can’t believe this was ten years ago already! Hope you enjoy this little look back. Have a great day! Posted on January 18, 2014 by katyquilts Remember the beautiful quilt top that Mr. Wonderful bought me for Christmas?Well, it is finished! I’m … Continue reading →

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What is going on?

Posted on January 17, 2024 by katyquilts

They say things get worse before they get better. I’m beginning to see “better”! Some progress has been made. To this: To this: Just don’t look at the rest of the room! Mr. Wonderful and I have been back in … Continue reading →

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2023 Small Quilts Part 2

Posted on January 16, 2024 by katyquilts

Here is Part 2 sharing the small quilts I completed this past year. Have a great day!

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Another Runner!

Posted on January 15, 2024 by katyquilts

This is another table runner I made using this June Tailor Quilt As You Go kit from AccuQuilt . I wanted something bright and fun, so I broke out this jelly roll of Kona solids. There were so many options, … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Project?

Posted on January 14, 2024 by katyquilts

My dear friend, Z, sent me this little quilt top. It had been given to her. It measures about 40 inches square. Isn’t it sweet? The marking for quilting has already been done, lovely feathers everywhere! But fairly difficult to … Continue reading →

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Chartreuse

Posted on January 13, 2024 by katyquilts

I learned something recently. Chartreuse is not always chartreuse. I ran out of chartreuse for my temperature quilt at the end of November and I knew I’d need to find some before I started working on December. I went to … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tiny 9 Patch

Posted on January 12, 2024 by katyquilts

I made some more tiny 9 patches, but I think I’m done. If I go with the quilt along, I’ll make 3” blocks. So I made 7 and turned them into a tiny 5 by 8 inch quilt. I love … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on January 11, 2024 by katyquilts

Here is a look back at a finish from late 2017. I called this quilt, Vintage Daisies. I still love this one! Enjoy! This is my last finish for 2017. These vintage blocks were purchased at an estate sale a … Continue reading →

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