Monthly Archives: July 2016

More Quilts of Valor!

Posted on July 21, 2016 by katyquilts

I’ve been working on these tops for the Stitching Sisters QOV group every chance I get this week. We are heading out of town for a wedding  and I wanted to get as many done as possible before we left. Don’t … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday ~ Leaders/Enders

Posted on July 20, 2016 by katyquilts

Did you see that Bonnie Hunter has announced her Leader/Ender Challenge for this year? You can find out the details here. Last year it was tumblers and this year she has chosen hour glass blocks. Oddly enough, I had already … Continue reading →

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Another QOV

Posted on July 19, 2016 by katyquilts

It took most of the day, but I finished the second QOV and I’m quite pleased with how it turned out! I loved this top as soon as I saw it. I decided to custom quilt this one with freehand … Continue reading →

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DWMonday

Posted on July 18, 2016 by katyquilts

I finally got started on the QOV tops for our Stitching  Sisters group. Before church, I got this lovely top loaded and one row quilted. After company for lunch followed by a walk, I got most of the rest done. … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on July 17, 2016 by katyquilts

Since I have had so little time to sew lately, this was in the frame for over a week!  But the quilting is finally done. Here’s a peek at the back. I am so ready for  a bit of slow … Continue reading →

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Mystery Quilts 4 Military Update

Posted on July 16, 2016 by katyquilts

I got up early this morning. I was so excited to get my next clue done! Alycia has done a great job with this mystery. Each clue is well written and just the right amount of sewing to get it … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ A Little Zip Bag

Posted on July 15, 2016 by katyquilts

I don’t use my embroidery machine near as much as I should. Honestly, it intimidates me! But I decided to whip up a little project just to play a bit. The embroidery design came from Urban Threads. I used some … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday ~ The Red, White, and Blue Edition

Posted on July 14, 2016 by katyquilts

I have shared most of these in times past, but since I am not getting much sewing done this week, I thought I would share them again! Most of the following mini quilts were made with vintage fabrics. For reference, … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday ~ Twister Blocks

Posted on July 13, 2016 by katyquilts

I’ve been working on my Twist blocks here and there as I have a few minutes. I haven’t settled on an arrangement, but here are a few possibilities. Decisions, decisions! I probably won’t decide until all 80 blocks are done. … Continue reading →

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Accuquilt Tip

Posted on July 12, 2016 by katyquilts

I love using my die cutter and I also love using precuts. I wanted a way to quickly figure out which dies would work with charm squares and layer cakes. So I decided  to cut some heavy paper with some … Continue reading →

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