Monthly Archives: April 2015

Throwback Thursday

Posted on April 30, 2015 by katyquilts

I’ve been working away on Quilts of Valor this week and will share a couple of those finishes tomorrow. Today I will share a couple quilts made before my blogging days. The first one is hand quilted so you know … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on April 29, 2015 by katyquilts

I finally finished the last few hourglass blocks needed for this QOV top. They are not sewn together yet. I also got the next QOV top loaded into the frame.    I would love to get this one done before I hand … Continue reading →

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My Quilt Ladder

Posted on April 28, 2015 by katyquilts

I spent time arranging my oldest quilts on my ladder yesterday. Our foyer is two stories tall and has the stairway in it. I was able to tilt the ten foot ladder towards the first landing to place the quilts … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on April 27, 2015 by katyquilts

I had a lovely weekend with the family that lives here in town. And yesterday I got a bit of sewing done as well. Have you seen the One Hour Baskets everyone seems to be making? KelbySews has offered a … Continue reading →

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Anther QOV

Posted on April 26, 2015 by katyquilts

Last night, I finished quilting another Quilt of Valor. This top was made by Terri of the Stitching Sisters QOV group.      I quilted this one with a panto called Amaze Me from Urban Elementz. The next one is loaded on … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday!

Posted on April 24, 2015 by katyquilts

I am so excited to share my finished City Sampler with you! As you may recall, Daughter #1 gave me Tula Pink’s City Sampler book for my birthday. I started making blocks on March 18th. I finished the hand sewing … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on April 23, 2015 by katyquilts

Since I don’t have any new interesting pictures, I thought I would share a few older quilts for a TBT post. This first album quilt was made from blocks I received as part of a friendship swap on AOL way … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on April 22, 2015 by katyquilts

I have another Quilt of Valor in the frame today. This was made by a member of the Stitching Sisters QOV group.   I am using a panto from Urban Elementz called Lightening. Not sure I am in love with it. You … Continue reading →

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Tuesday

Posted on April 21, 2015 by katyquilts

I never seem to get as much done as I would like on my Mondays off from the day job. I did finish quilting and the machine sewing of the binding on the city sampler. And hubby has clean clothes. I … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on April 20, 2015 by katyquilts

Good morning! This is what is on my design wall today.  It should have been a completed top by now, but I worked on my city sampler this weekend instead.        I am nearing the end of the quilting! Hope … Continue reading →

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