KatyQuilts

I finished my blocks!

And even got this loaded on the frame.

Quilting has begun.

Have a great day!

I’ve been unmotivated since returning from my trip. A rainy day helped get me in the mood to sew a bit.

These are real blocks, not an app generated collage.

I think I need about 20 more blocks to get this to a donation size.

I’m quite liking that green background.

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This is so true.

My Pretty Penny.

Did you see this in the news?

Yes, it’s a real story!

I brought this set home from Wisconsin. It belonged to my mom.

A nice drive in the little car.

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I think this is in my top ten of all time favorite quilts. Enjoy!

Finish It Up Friday ~ Gather

Posted on February 21, 2020 by katyquilts

This is a most satisfying finish!

I started the appliqué last summer while traveling. The verse is John 6:12. After Jesus had fed the 5,000, he told his disciples to gather up the fragments so nothing would be wasted.

The background of the front is random scraps of muslin. I also used muslin on the back.

I initially wanted a red binding, but I ran out. I am really pleased with this tan. It frames the top without competing.

You can really see the different muslins in this photo.

I’m enjoying this in my family room for the time being.

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I intended to sew yesterday. But this girl needed a haircut. My groomer (Daughter #2) is on maternity leave so I did it myself. Dog groomers are worth their weight in gold!

This is after. Not my best work.

While I was working on Winslow, Mr Wonderful took Gracie to the salon. They sent these photos.

She looks so good!

I started grooming my own dogs in 2020 when everything was closed up. I’m out of practice since my daughter started grooming for us. I don’t want this job anymore! I was exhausted after just doing one and cleaning up!

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I woke up in the middle of the night, and knew this needed a tablecloth.

I love that vintage print.

Then I finally started playing with flowers.

Everything is pinned to the design wall. So I have no idea how I’m going to transfer this to my ironing table.

I should have thought of that.

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I’ve been out of town so I haven’t gotten very far on this. I stitched up four blocks so I could get a glimpse of the secondary pattern that really makes this quilt.

I decided to use the magic of apps to see how 16 blocks would look.

So why not try 64 blocks?

Obviously, they will look better when the blocks are not all the same, but it is a fun sneak peak nonetheless.

Have a great day!

I’ve just returned from a week in Wisconsin. I went for my niece’s wedding. After the festivities were over, my sister and I headed north to Rhinelander, Home of the Hodag.

We met up with my brother to scatter Mom’s ashes in the same place as my dad.

It is a beautiful spot.

On the 17th, they spent their first anniversary together in heaven.

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