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!

This and That

Posted on May 18, 2024 by katyquilts

I found a little bag of blocks from a swap many, many years ago. They finish at 3 inches. I have no idea what to do with them. I found these cute bandanas for Winslow and Willy. They came with … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tan and Red

Posted on May 17, 2024 by katyquilts

Done! I’m not happy with the machine quilting, but it is, what it is. I decided I was crazy to hand quilt anything this week. We are working hard to get this house on the market and I don’t have … Continue reading →

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Kitten

Posted on May 16, 2024 by katyquilts

AccuQuilt has a new die! I know what you are thinking, this is so not me! I’m a definite dog person. But seeing it gave me an idea for a little girl gift. I also used the GO! Heart die. … Continue reading →

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Drunkards Path 2

Posted on May 15, 2024 by katyquilts

Look at that! I’m sewing curves! Here is a look at the back of my first try. I can live with this. I think these are going to be really fun to play with on the design wall. But that … Continue reading →

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Drunkards Path

Posted on May 14, 2024 by katyquilts

I haven’t used this tAccuQuilt die since I made this quilt. So I grabbed this stack of batik squares and pulled a few out. There is a good variety here. I have no idea where I got them. So easy … Continue reading →

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My First Kit

Posted on May 13, 2024 by katyquilts

I needed a break from the craziness so I broke out this little kit I made up before leaving AZ. This quick little project fit the bill. You can see where I’m headed here. I’m thinking about hand quilting this. … Continue reading →

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Slow Sunday Stitching

Posted on May 12, 2024 by katyquilts

Finally! I started hand quilting this ages ago and I’m finally binding it! Remember when I prepped this binding? It was for this quilt. We shall see how much binding time I get in today. Have a good one!

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This and That

Posted on May 11, 2024 by katyquilts

We found this hot sauce in Northern AZ. It most certainly did not come from MY kitchen! We found Pikachu in AZ and he came home to Michigan for E2. We took photos of him along the way and sent … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Another Madder

Posted on May 10, 2024 by katyquilts

I think I’m ready to put these madder prints away for a while, but I’ve enjoyed working with them. My cross hatch quilting is a bit wonky. But overall, I’m quite pleased. I especially like how well it fits my … Continue reading →

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Have you seen…

Posted on May 9, 2024 by katyquilts

….these little tool boxes? I got mine from Sam’s Club Online. You can also get one from Lowe’s that is branded, Kobalt. They seem to be quite the craze in the quilting/crafting world right now. I initially bought the Kobalt … Continue reading →

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