Category Archives: Design Wall Monday

Something New

Posted on April 16, 2020 by katyquilts

I need to make a graduation quilt. I’ve been feeling rather uninspired about it. Actually, I haven’t felt very inspired quilting wise all year. It may look like I’ve been focused on UFOs, but that’s only because it felt easier … Continue reading →

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Library Quilt

Posted on January 6, 2020 by katyquilts

I received this beautiful fabric as a gift from my sweet friend, Donna. I used to work as a reference librarian. I loved that job! This matching yardage is from Daughter #3. Inspiration hit and I pulled some more fabrics … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ A Jelly Roll Quilt

Posted on September 30, 2019 by katyquilts

I’ve had this jelly roll for ages. It is a line called Mirage by RJR. I cut some white strips to go with it. I figured that would bring some calm to it. I’m sewing strip sets like this. Then … Continue reading →

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DWMonday – UFO

Posted on April 29, 2019 by katyquilts

Sometimes it’s hard to get back into the routine after vacation. The first thing I had to tackle in the sewing room was this mess. That’s a bit better. Still plenty messy, but at least I can see my cutting … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Bits and Pieces

Posted on March 11, 2019 by katyquilts

Sometimes, staring at a bin full of fabric can be about like looking at a blank piece of drawing paper. You suddenly freeze and can’t think of where to even start! So in looking through my hand dyed stash, I … Continue reading →

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DWM ~ Thistle Quilt

Posted on March 4, 2019 by katyquilts

I have the new vase for my thistle quilt done. It is larger than Gwen’s vase, but very similar in shape. I had to make mine bigger because of how I placed my leaves. I’m much happier with it now. … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Dinosaurs

Posted on November 26, 2018 by katyquilts

E2 has a birthday coming up soon. He is pretty much obsessed with dinosaurs. So I ordered a few fabrics and got to work. Isn’t this panel awesome? I also ordered a yard of this. And a yard of this. … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ A Pieced Backing

Posted on November 12, 2018 by katyquilts

Generally speaking, I’m not fond of making pieced quilt backs. But I really wanted to use these panels on the back of the quilt I am making for Little L. This is how the backing turned out. All the solids … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Arrows

Posted on September 24, 2018 by katyquilts

Our pastor and his wife have grown their multicultural family through adoption. Such a beautiful thing! Their youngest son turned one year old on September 1st. Days later, they received a phone call informing them that his birth mother just … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Minimalist Quilt

Posted on September 10, 2018 by katyquilts

The fabrics for Daughter #3’s quilt came. These are Moda Cross Weaves. They are just beautiful. Even the trimmings are pretty! But they do fray. Daughter #3 is a bit of a minimalist. Is that an oxymoron? 😄 She chose … Continue reading →

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