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 ~ Water Wheel

Posted on March 6, 2026 by katyquilts

I was chuffed to bits to find these blocks at a yard sale last week. That made for a very quick project! The curves were all hand appliquéd and the four block quarters were machine pieced. I kept the quilting … Continue reading →

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Quilt Show 2

Posted on March 5, 2026 by katyquilts

There were too many lovely quilts to put in one post. So this is the second of four! Enjoy! Have a great day!

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Surprise in the Mail!

Posted on March 4, 2026 by katyquilts

Janice is so sweet! She sent these blocks to me last fall. This past week, she sent another box! How amazing are these? My thinking cap is on. They are just so lovely! Thanks again, Janice! Have a great day!

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Leader/Ender No More

Posted on March 3, 2026 by katyquilts

Well, it didn’t take long to go from this: To this: A secret sewing project will do that for you. Here are all the blocks up on the wall. Yes, I know I’m short a few. I got those holes … Continue reading →

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February Wrap -Up

Posted on March 2, 2026 by katyquilts

February just flew by! This is what I finished this month. Have a great day!

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Off-roading

Posted on March 1, 2026 by katyquilts

Mr.Wonderful and I went off roading last weekend. I’m so glad we have Oscar out here! This is the historic Anderson Mill. It was part of a mica mine starting in the late 1800s and closing in 1951. It was … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on February 28, 2026 by katyquilts

Another puzzle finish! It’s fun to look at this and remember the parks we’ve been to, I watched this series years ago and loved it! I just started watching it again. Daughters #2 picked up this rock for me while … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Alphabet Animals

Posted on February 27, 2026 by katyquilts

My quilt for the panel challenge is done. It seemed a good place to use the ombré fabrics that I had. I shopped the club fabric closet and found this cute print for the back. I used these groovy boards … Continue reading →

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Chinese Coins

Posted on February 26, 2026 by katyquilts

I showed this bundle from my bag of garage sale goodies. This is what that bundle contained! So many possibilities! And it even has extra pieces. No doubt, I have some of my own scraps to add as well. Hmmm….off … Continue reading →

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Panel Project

Posted on February 25, 2026 by katyquilts

Our quilt group sew day this week was all about the panels. This is how mine started out. I then added three inch borders. I made hour glass blocks at our sew day. This picture was about deciding on fabrics. … Continue reading →

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