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!

Tumbler

I’ve been working on getting a group of throw quilts together to give away. I came across a couple of these bundles that I picked up for a song a couple years ago and decided they would work well for … Continue reading

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More AQS Quilts

So much inspiration at the show! I have one more post to share after this one. Enjoy! Have a great day!

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This and That

I changed the sheets on all the guest beds after little visitors. I changed the quilts at the same time. This made me laugh way too hard! My newest vocabulary word. I spuddle a lot. Wise words from the amazing … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Blue Story Runner

I’ve been a wee bit under the weather, but still managed to get this done. I used this design board set for the quilting. I like the curved quilting with the straight piecing. I used some older Moda Marbles for … Continue reading

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Blue Story Runner

I’ve played a bit with layouts. I liked this one, but it seemed too wide and too short. So I ended up with a more random arrangement. Time to get this finished up! Have a great day!

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Blue Story

I found this charm pack at Tuesday Morning a while back. It seems my fabric always needs to age before I cut into it. Anyway, I decided this would make a great table runner for a gift. I placed stacks … Continue reading

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Antique Quilts from the AQS Show

I’m excited to share this post with you today! This was an exhibit at the recent AQS show. You all know how inspiring I find antique quilts! Enjoy! Since my last name starts with S, I feel I need to … Continue reading

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Leader/Ender Progress

These are coming along! I’m starting to think about settings now. I have about half of the blocks done. I’m not sure I have enough of the fabric I used for the corner triangles. Sounds like another design challenge! Before … Continue reading

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Pictorial Quilts

More AQS quilts! There were so many pictorial quilts at this show. I would not know where to even begin with quilts like this. I’m truly amazed by them. Enjoy! Have a great day!

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Traditional

I have more photos from the AQS show in Grand Rapids to share with you. These are my picks from what I would consider traditional quilts. Enjoy! The workmanship was incredible! Have a great day!

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