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!

Remember

Posted on May 27, 2024 by katyquilts

“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭13‬ ‭NRSV‬‬

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Deal Alert!

Posted on May 26, 2024 by katyquilts

Just popping in to share some mad deals! First, Connecting Threads has 25% off your entire purchase when you use the code SUNNY25 at checkout. Fat Quarter Shop has lots of sales with many items up to 50% off! Quilt … Continue reading →

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Messing around…

Posted on May 26, 2024 by katyquilts

First, I want to say thank you for all the kind responses to my post yesterday. I will try to keep future rants to a minimum! I realize now that I was “preaching to the choir.” On to today’s post. … Continue reading →

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Can we talk?

Posted on May 25, 2024 by katyquilts

This is a post that isn’t easy to write. But it deals with some issues that are cropping up more and more often. Rather than stewing about it, I’ve decided to try to bring some clarity. I’ve sprinkled pretty quilt … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ 9 Patch

Posted on May 24, 2024 by katyquilts

It’s finally done! It’s true, a project you don’t work on takes forever to finish. And I didn’t work on this much at all last winter. Willy gave his approval. I kept the backing plain as I usually do when … Continue reading →

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Leader/Ender Project

Posted on May 23, 2024 by katyquilts

I cut these triangles from the little leftovers of Blueberry Park that I had saved. I’ve been sewing them together as leaders and enders. There aren’t many, but sewing time has been limited. And yes, I should use white thread, … Continue reading →

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Bowties

Posted on May 22, 2024 by katyquilts

My little top is together. And yes, I know some of those naughty little blocks turned themselves around on me! They are going to just have to stay that way. It is now basted and ready for quilting. I’ll probably … Continue reading →

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English Ivy

Posted on May 21, 2024 by katyquilts

I’ve been doing some secret sewing for Fat Quarter Shop ! They have a free pattern and video tutorial for this Classic English Ivy block as part of their Classic and Vintage Series. Check it out on their blog today! … Continue reading →

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Remember these?

Posted on May 20, 2024 by katyquilts

I made these back in January when we were packing like crazy and I needed a break. Well, we are working like crazy again, so it seemed a good time to pull these out! I don’t have much fabric here … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Pandora’s Box

Posted on May 19, 2024 by katyquilts

I cut more pieces for this project before I left Arizona. It seemed a good handwork project for the summer. So I’m starting to mark the seam lines. I’m loving this little ruler from Moda. I “finished” this last December, … Continue reading →

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