Monthly Archives: October 2013

Small Quilt Parade Day 1

Posted on October 31, 2013 by katyquilts

I will do more traveling than quilting this weekend as I head to Wisconsin to visit my parents. I thought it might be fun to pull out some of my small quilts to share with you while I am gone. … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on October 30, 2013 by katyquilts

I have finally come up with an idea for QOV #19. It started with this: </a I just love those neat little stacks of pieces! They turned into these: Which are turning into this: Now, I need to get packing … Continue reading →

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Back to Square One

Posted on October 29, 2013 by katyquilts

So yesterday I had my most recent QOV on the design wall. I had my design figured out and had planned to get the top done and ready for the frame. This plus another two rows of stars across the … Continue reading →

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Goals

Posted on October 28, 2013 by katyquilts

Last week I decided to make a list of projects I wanted to accomplish for the week. This is how I did: 1. Finish the sailor hat.  Finished and mailed! 2. Label, make presentation cases, and ship two QOVs.  Done … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on October 28, 2013 by katyquilts

After way too much indecision, I finally started working in the setting for this QOV. I got the rest of my pieces for the top cut also. I also got a couple bibs and burp cloths made for the new … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stitches

Posted on October 27, 2013 by katyquilts

Just a little bit of stitching to show you today. First, a start on my next QOV. And starting to think about some baby projects. I found this pattern online and the quote I found on Pinterest. I still need … Continue reading →

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BQF #2 Art Quilt

Posted on October 26, 2013 by katyquilts

Here’s my second entry for the Blogger’s Quilt Festival sponsored by Amy, this time in the art quilt category. It is so hard to photograph a black quilt! I made this a few years ago. I initially pieced the blocks … Continue reading →

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Blogger’s Quilt Festival!

Posted on October 25, 2013 by katyquilts

It is that time of year! Amy is again hosting the Blogger’s Quilt Festival for those of us at home while the rest of the quilting world travels to Houston for Quilt Market. I have had a terrible time deciding … Continue reading →

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Friday Finish!

Posted on October 25, 2013 by katyquilts

It’s done! Well, except for washing, label, and presentation case….but those are details. And this is how my little experiments turned out. Clearly, I need work with pebbling but overall, I am happy with these little bits. They may end … Continue reading →

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Frame Friday

Posted on October 25, 2013 by katyquilts

I hoped to show you the finished QOV I was working on yesterday. The quilting is finished. However, I had a bit of extra backing and batting at the end and I decided to take some time today to play … Continue reading →

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