Category Archives: Life

He’s Here!

Posted on July 7, 2018 by katyquilts

Say hello to my brand new grand baby, Mr. Ean (pronounced Ian) Anthony Quiroz! He looks very much like his mommy did when she was born. He weighed in at 9 pounds and 3 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. … Continue reading →

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Pierre

Posted on January 13, 2018 by katyquilts

I said goodbye to my little buddy this week.  He was my constant companion in the sewing room. And every time I sat in my chair, he plopped himself next to me. He was with us for nearly 16 years. … Continue reading →

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This and That Saturday

Posted on January 6, 2018 by katyquilts

This has been catch up week. First on the agenda this week was putting away all the decorations. I’m amazed that this glass ornament has survived all these years! Since I haven’t been sewing much, I thought I’d share some … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Stairway to Heaven

Posted on January 5, 2018 by katyquilts

I finished this quilt, made from my dad’s shirts in time to give it to my mom for Christmas. I was a little surprised to realize most of his shirts were darker colors. Then my sister reminded that it was … Continue reading →

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Family 

Posted on December 23, 2017 by katyquilts

We’ve had such a good time with family and I hate to see them head home! Daughter #2 left yesterday and #1 Son and his two boys leave tomorrow. We made the most of our time though and made some … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on December 17, 2017 by katyquilts

My kids are home. My son flew in from Arizona with his two boys this week. Daughter #2 arrived last night from Texas. Daughter #3 and her hubby arrived in town from the west side of the state last night. … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on November 23, 2017 by katyquilts

This past year has been one of the most stressful of my life. And yet, I have so very much to be thankful for. I got to spend several months with my precious grandsons in Arizona. Beautiful Daughter #2 came … Continue reading →

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They’re here!

Posted on November 14, 2017 by katyquilts

Daughter #2 arrived very early Sunday morning after she and her BF drove straight through from Texas with the grand doggies. After a little craziness in the beginning, everyone is settling in just fine. Here is Winnie on the left … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Feud

Posted on November 11, 2017 by katyquilts

Long time readers may remember this sorry quilt. If you want the back story, you can find it here.  It’s a sad looking quilt and hung in my bathroom every Christmas for many years. Last year, I gave it to Daughter … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on October 22, 2017 by katyquilts

I am home! It is hard to believe that just a year ago I was finishing last minute packing to head to Arizona for the winter. Visiting this time truly felt like going home! We spent most of our time … Continue reading →

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