KatyQuilts

How about a throwback post from ten years ago? How can it possibly be that long since I made this? 😆 Enjoy!

Finsh It Up Friday ~ Dear Betty

Posted on May 27, 2016 by katyquilts

It all started with this Christmas gift from Daughter #1.

I immediately loved it, but it took me a while to find the perfect pattern for it. I finally settled on this traditional Rolling Star pattern.

These blocks are a whopping 18 inches finished.  I wanted the fabrics to really shine here.

I need a good place to hang a big quilt for pictures!

I used my pattern boards to quilt this with a Baptist Fan design. Here is the backing, it is part of a duvet cover I found on clearance. The pattern and color were perfect!

I just love the texture that the quilting gives.

I used Superior Mono-poly thread on top and white magna Glide Classic in the bobbin. It is currently living in my guest room.

 Sorry for the picture overload, but I love this texture!

I love leaving the door open and walking by this room.

I didn’t end up using all the fabrics in that bundle, so another quilt from this will be coming somewhere down the road.

Part of the reason I haven’t had much to share, is that I’ve been spending a lot of time playing with rocks. Here is some petrified wood and jasper.

I spend a lot of time cutting thin slices called slabs. some of these were purchased at an estate sale and some I found myself.

Then I use stencils to draw shapes.

Drilling holes takes FOREVER.

After polishing, I get these.

Add some cords and I have pendants.

I’ve also been making crosses to give away. These are a good size to carry in your pocket.

They are a bit tricky to make. Sometimes I’m almost done cutting one out and it breaks.

Some just get polished.

I put them in bowls or baskets and people like to sift through them when they visit.

Have a great day!

Here are the last of the little quilts I have stored in my little French cabinets. I hope you’ve enjoyed this little trip down memory lane. I have.

This little basket quilt I received in a swap.

Have a great day!

I have more little quilts to share with you! Enjoy!

This next quilt was received in a swap.

The photo above and below are front and back of the same small quilt.

This next one was made for me by my dear friend, Zenia.

The mister bought this little one at an antique fair for me.

Have a great day!

My friend wrote a book! And it is so good, I couldn’t put it down. It isn’t just for caregivers, but anyone who is helping elder parents.

I love this cactus in my front yard!

Not to be outdone, my friend, Jolene’s husband also wrote a book! I got this one for a grandchild. It’s so cute!

And here is the real Big Z. He is a desert tortoise and lives in their backyard. He weighs a mere 80 pounds. 😁

Ah….i needed this.

Have a great day!

Just short of a dozen more little quilts from the past to share with you today. Enjoy!

I have collected several little doll beds over the years. I like using them to display my little quilts. Years ago, I also picked up this china doll.

My cousin had one like this when we were kids and I loved it. So when I got the chance as an adult, I bought one!

My kids were not so thrilled, as evidenced by this note I found one day when I was changing the quilt on the doll bed she was resting in.

Bahahaha! It was Daughter #2. I kept it because it always made me laugh. Apparently when we moved, I had the doll and the note also packed in one of these cabinets with my little quilts.

You can just see her green dress there at the top!

More little quilts to come. Have a great day!

I always loved 30s quilts. Here are a few mini quilts I’ve made in this style over the years. Enjoy!