Monthly Archives: December 2017

Rabbit Trail….

Posted on December 9, 2017 by katyquilts

That’s what Pinterest can be for me!  And one trail leads to another, leads to another…… Anyway, I saw this doll quilt on Pinterest while drinking my morning coffee. Yeah, I have no idea why the pin describes an office … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Finishes, Vintage Fabrics | 14 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Broken Dishes

Posted on December 8, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished hand quilting this vintage Broken Dishes crib quilt top. This is the sixth top I have hand quilted this year. I love the way the back looks! I used a simple unbleached cotton muslin for the back. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 15 Comments

This and That Thursday

Posted on December 7, 2017 by katyquilts

I’ve been working hard on a commission quilt the last few days. I won’t be able to share any of that until after Christmas. But here are a few other things I’ve been working on as well. First, a new … Continue reading →

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Quilting the Wild Child

Posted on December 6, 2017 by katyquilts

I asked Daughter #1 if this was too wild for a baby quilt. She said it’s admittedly bright, but okay. Good thing, I didn’t know what else I’d do with this. In my mind, I started thinking of it as … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Leader/Ender Update

Posted on December 5, 2017 by katyquilts

I’ve met my first December goal! I cut the pieces for these blocks out sometime last summer and have been using them as leader/ender blocks since. I finished the last of them last night. I ended up with 204 blocks. … Continue reading →

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DWMonday

Posted on December 4, 2017 by katyquilts

I bought these little mini charms last winter. I paired them with some Kona Coal and made 4 patches. I decided these would make a good baby quilt. So I threw them up on the design wall. I wanted to … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Design Wall Monday | 18 Comments

Knitting 

Posted on December 3, 2017 by katyquilts

I used to knit a bit. But I haven’t done any more than a few dishcloths for the last several years. Now that I finished hand quilting that last little vintage top, I thought I would see if I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

New Pantographs!

Posted on December 2, 2017 by katyquilts

I ordered some new pantographs during Digitech’s Black Friday sale. Most of these would be great for beginners. If you are new to pantos, I’d stay away fromSound Wave and Radio Waves. I can’t wait to try these out! But … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Stars QOV

Posted on December 1, 2017 by katyquilts

Here is another QOV from a Stitching Sisters member, Annette. I love the Baptist Fans. But I’m not in love with the thread I used on the back. Live and learn. The binding was sent along with this top, just … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Quilt of Valor | 8 Comments