Category Archives: Art Quilts

Quilt Show!

Posted on March 15, 2013 by katyquilts

Our local guild is holding its biannual show this weekend. This is the first year I have joined in a long time. Daughter #3 went to the show with me this afternoon and took the following photos. This was one … Continue reading →

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And now for something completely different….

Posted on March 6, 2013 by katyquilts

I bought these African fabrics years ago in the fabric market on Paris. I got the idea for using them this way from Malka Dubroski. It will have 9 blocks when finished and they are large at 18″. I just … Continue reading →

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Is it February 9th already?

Posted on February 5, 2013 by katyquilts

Recently someone on the QOV Facebook page suggested making a block a day for the month of February. Great idea, I thought! Well….. Once I cut pieces for blocks it is really hard to wait so: Um, yeah. Oh well, … Continue reading →

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Sunday

Posted on January 27, 2013 by katyquilts

How happy and fulfilled are those Whose rebellion has been forgiven, Those whose sins are covered by blood! … How blessed and relieved are those Who have confessed their corruption  to God! For He wipes their slate clean And removes … Continue reading →

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Wishing for green….

Posted on March 24, 2011 by katyquilts

I so long for spring to come. I cannot wait to look out my window and see green! So I suppose that is my motivation for pulling  out several of my hand dyed greens today, along with some cool batik strips I … Continue reading →

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A few WIPs….

Posted on March 23, 2011 by katyquilts

I have been in a creative slump for a while. I have been knitting and finished several pair of socks this winter but have done precious little sewing. I recently pulled out these blocks I have had for a while … Continue reading →

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A little something new…..

Posted on January 31, 2011 by katyquilts

I haven’t done any sewing in  a while but today I decided it was time to try out an idea I had: It is really hard to get a good picture in my sewing room. The colors here are a … Continue reading →

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PHOENIX!

Posted on October 26, 2010 by katyquilts

My husband and I just returned from visiting our son in Phoenix, AZ. We were able to travel out there for his graduation from UTI in automotive technology. We also got him moved into his new apartment as he has … Continue reading →

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Working away….

Posted on August 9, 2010 by katyquilts

I am spending the month of August focusing on finishing projects. Bits and pieces of this have been on my design wall for months but the top is now done: This top measures approximately 36″ x 42″. Tomorrow I hope … Continue reading →

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Apres’ Kathy

Posted on August 6, 2010 by katyquilts

A bloggger I follow regularly is Kathy Loomis from Art with a Needle. She is an incredible artist and regularly and freely shares her insight into the art world as well as her techniques. I am a technique freak. I don’t use … Continue reading →

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