Monthly Archives: May 2013

Frame Friday

Posted on May 31, 2013 by katyquilts

Well the same quilt is still on the frame but I have made progress today! This is the first time I have used rulers and templates on an actual quilt (oh, except for the border on that one tumbler quilt). … Continue reading →

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Work in progress

Posted on May 29, 2013 by katyquilts

Now that I have a bigger frame, I am getting ready to quilt this top: As you can see, it is loaded and ready to go. I just have to decide how to quilt it! Any great ideas?

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Baby boy tumbler finish

Posted on May 28, 2013 by katyquilts

The only thing I finished this weekend: Here is a close up of the back. I used flannel and the rolled it to the front and stitched it down for the binding. The quilting is simple but it was fun … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on May 27, 2013 by katyquilts

I am so thankful to all of our military personnel, past and present. As many things as are wrong in our nation, I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. And yes, I HAVE lived elsewhere. I am especially proud and … Continue reading →

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A new project

Posted on May 25, 2013 by katyquilts

It seems like forever since I started something new! Last night, I had a hard time deciding what to even start. A co-worker and his wife are having a baby. I missed the shower due to the wedding but decided … Continue reading →

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String quilt finish

Posted on May 24, 2013 by katyquilts

After a long day, I found the energy to bind the beast! Since this top has fabric from every decade from the 1930’s to the 1970’s, I decided to use a 1980’s fabric for the binding! As I worked in … Continue reading →

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A small finish

Posted on May 23, 2013 by katyquilts

Here is the after-wash picture of my little quilt from the DCSMLA hosted by Ebony Love. I am not crazy about the binding but it is what it is. I am not changing it now. I am working today at … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on May 22, 2013 by katyquilts

I finished my little quilt top. It ended up about 30″ x 33″. The size was dictated by the fabric I had on hand. My Dutch wax prints from Holland are officially used up! I loaded it up on the … Continue reading →

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I’m back!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by katyquilts

Finally feeling some what rested up from the wedding. To get back into sewing, I pulled out my triangles from the DCSMLA. Not sure which way I like this netter. In any case it is on the frame and ready … Continue reading →

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It was a beautiful day!

Posted on May 19, 2013 by katyquilts

Just a few pics from a proud momma. I will be back to sewing and blogging soon.

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