Monthly Archives: December 2017

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Vintage Daisies 

Posted on December 31, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished quilting this top one day last week and I’ve started work on the binding. When my great Aunt Celia passed away at the age of 99, I got some of her fabric stash. In it was this piece … Continue reading →

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December/January Goals

Posted on December 30, 2017 by katyquilts

Here’s a look back at my December goals. 1. I must start and finish a top secret project. I’ll be working on that today. Done! 2. Participate in the 52 Quilters project the week of December 11! Done! 3. Finish my … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ T-Shirt Quilt

Posted on December 29, 2017 by katyquilts

I mentioned before that I had a secret project I was working on. Now that this quilt has been gifted, I can share it with you. My pastor’s wife asked me to make this for our pastor. Our church uses … Continue reading →

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Leader/Enders

Posted on December 28, 2017 by katyquilts

Do you use the leader/ender system? It was popularized by Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville fame. You can click here to read her explanation of it. Anyway, since I finished the Puss in the Corner blocks I had been using as … Continue reading →

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Vintage Daisy Quilt

Posted on December 27, 2017 by katyquilts

Remember this? I think I’m finally ready to quilt it. I debated for a long time about adding borders, but in the end, I decided to leave it as is. I don’t think the fabric in the blocks was prewashed … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Tuesday ~ Wild Child

Posted on December 26, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished this quilt and wrote this post a few weeks ago and then forgot to publish it! So here it is! The weather has not cooperated for photos lately, but here is the finished Wild Child quilt. I really … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Hope of all Hopes

Posted on December 25, 2017 by katyquilts

 Hope of all hopes, dream of our dreams,     a child is born, sweet-breathed; a son is given to us: a living gift. And even now, with tiny features and dewy hair, He is great.     The power of leadership, and the weight of authority, will … Continue reading →

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Family 

Posted on December 23, 2017 by katyquilts

We’ve had such a good time with family and I hate to see them head home! Daughter #2 left yesterday and #1 Son and his two boys leave tomorrow. We made the most of our time though and made some … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Christmas Hexies

Posted on December 22, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished the Christmas quilt for Daughter #1 a while back, but decided to wait to share it until closer to Christmas. The big pieces made for a pretty quick finish. I’m glad as I wanted her to use it … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on December 21, 2017 by katyquilts

Thank you for all of your kind comments yesterday. I think making quilts like this help one process. I know it is silly, but cutting his shirts up was the hardest part. It was like admitting to myself that he … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 11 Comments