Category Archives: Knitting

What I have been up to…..

Posted on April 22, 2011 by katyquilts

I  just finished this t-shirt quilt for my middle daughter. We worked on it together but I did the quilting and binding. Some of these shirts go back to her preschool days! She will be leaving in just over a … Continue reading →

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Back from Wisconsin

Posted on July 6, 2010 by katyquilts

We went to visit my family in Wisconsin over the weekend to celebrate my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. Fifty years is a long time and I am proud of them! They are a fantastic example of working through things and … Continue reading →

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Mitten Knitting Season…

Posted on May 29, 2010 by katyquilts

….is now open! When the temps hit the 80s, I declare it to be mitten knitting season. I try to fill a bag in the summer and then I give them away when winter comes. I can’t stand the thought … Continue reading →

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Where have I been?

Posted on April 26, 2010 by katyquilts

Last week was all about finishing projects, papers, and presentations. I have one more class and a final today and should be studying…..but am I? Well, yes, in between reading interesting stuff on the web and writing a blog post….thinking … Continue reading →

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Sock Knitting – After thought heel

Posted on November 11, 2009 by katyquilts

I got a new sock knitting book! Here it is: This book had an interesting idea called an “After thought heel.” The idea is that you knit a tube but use a piece of waste yarn where the heels goes … Continue reading →

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Hello World!

Posted on May 26, 2009 by katyquilts

I am still alive! I have been substitute teaching quite a lot though and haven’t done much of any sewing. Here are a few pics of my daughter’s new room that we redecorated for her after her brother left home: … Continue reading →

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Finally back to the blog!

Posted on April 18, 2009 by katyquilts

My son has left the nest! It was a lot of work getting him ready to go. As soon as he drove away, my youngest daughter was ready to redecorate and take over his room! So the week my DH … Continue reading →

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Where have I been?

Posted on March 24, 2009 by katyquilts

My poor blog has been so neglected! I have been busy getting my oldest ready to move out of the nest. He leaves for Arizona in two weeks to start school at UTI in Avondale. He will be gone for … Continue reading →

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What’s on Your Design Wall?

Posted on March 13, 2009 by katyquilts

This is the question I intend to pose to the Quilt Art List! And I will go first. This is what is up right now: And this: And just for fun, this is what is on my main work table: … Continue reading →

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