Monthly Archives: August 2016

This and That Thursday

Posted on August 11, 2016 by katyquilts

I can hardly believe it myself, but this darn EPP Honeycomb quilt is finally almost done! I posted this picture on IG yesterday and said I was at the point of hating it. I come to that point with nearly … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday ~ Grant and Lee

Posted on August 10, 2016 by katyquilts

I finished the top and got this loaded into the frame. Now I am rather stumped on the quilting. I was leaning toward a feather border….I know, I know….not again! LOL But then I started playing around with some of … Continue reading →

Antique Quilts

Posted on August 9, 2016 by katyquilts

Hubby had a couple meetings in Detroit yesterday and I tagged along for the ride. We stopped on a little antiques hope on the way home and found these lovely items. This top was my favorite, but way out of … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Grant and Lee

Posted on August 8, 2016 by katyquilts

I just love this panel that I recently received as a surprise gift! As I started thinking about what to do with it, I remembered these 9 patches I had from a swap a few years ago. These finish at … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching

Posted on August 7, 2016 by katyquilts

I am doing a wee bit of slow stitching this morning before church. But I’m keeping this little project under wraps for a bit yet. I haven’t made much progress on this. Mainly because it is so easy to avoid. … Continue reading →

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Cross Cut QAL

Posted on August 6, 2016 by katyquilts

Debbie over at A Quilter’s Table recently hosted a little quilt along with a tutorial for her improv Cross Cut quilt. I think everyone else was about done with theirs by the time I jumped in! The first step was … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Military Mystery Quilt!

Posted on August 5, 2016 by katyquilts

Spending just an hour a week over six weeks to make this top, made it seem effortless! Once I got the top done, I was quite motivated to get the quilting done as well. I made my borders just a … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday ~ Labyrinth Quilts

Posted on August 4, 2016 by katyquilts

I have been fascinated by labyrinths ever since I saw a picture of one in a book years ago. It was one of the things I most wanted to see when we lived in France. I searched every cathedral to … Continue reading →

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WIP ~ My Mystery Quilts 4 Military Quilt

Posted on August 3, 2016 by katyquilts

The last clue for the Mystery Quilts for Military came out last Friday. I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed doing this! If you are interested in joining in for the next one, click here to join the … Continue reading →

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July/August Goals

Posted on August 2, 2016 by katyquilts

This summer is over halfway gone. Where did it go? If you see it, please tell it to come back! Here is a review of my July goals: Metropolitan Fair! Done! Finish the little EPP quilt that I started on my … Continue reading →

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