Monthly Archives: July 2019

Bow Tie Progress

Posted on July 31, 2019 by katyquilts

I squared up all the blocks to 6 1/2 inches. I received a few incomplete blocks with the top I purchased so I pulled out a piece of vintage green and finished those uptoo. This is my planned layout. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Playing

Posted on July 30, 2019 by katyquilts

I was straightening up in the sewing room and came across this basket of solid scraps. I decided to take a break and play a bit. No idea where this is headed. Perhaps back in the basket! Have a great … Continue reading →

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Bow Ties

Posted on July 29, 2019 by katyquilts

Remember When I bought this on eBay? I loved the bright blue blocks, but when it arrived, I found they were poly/cotton. 😕 So I decided this would be deconstructed. I don’t want to buy fabric, so I’m auditioning some … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on July 28, 2019 by katyquilts

This little quilt frame might my favorite dollhouse piece. It came with this bit of preprinted patchwork. I had to change that! I dug through some bits and found these tiny leftover hexies. It shouldn’t take too long to finish … Continue reading →

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Dollhouse Quilt

Posted on July 27, 2019 by katyquilts

You knew it was coming! I made this little quilt with 1 1/2 inch cut squares. This little die from Accuquilt worked a treat for this. It started like this. Then I turned it on point like I did the … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Melon

Posted on July 26, 2019 by katyquilts

This quilt was started 25 years ago. I got templates from Sharlene Jorgenson. Anyone remember her? After piecing nine blocks, I gave up. The intersections are awful but I had too much invested in it to throw it away! So … Continue reading →

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QOV #29 and 30

Posted on July 25, 2019 by katyquilts

Here are the last two Quilts of Valor for this month from the Stitching Sisters. The first was made by Nadine. This was was done by Val. Both pantos are available from Urban Elementz . Have a great day! This … Continue reading →

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QOV #27 and 28

Posted on July 24, 2019 by katyquilts

This beautiful top was made by Pat. She sure has a way with scraps! This is the panto I used. This top was made by Nadine. She also does lovely work. The pantos I used are available from Urban Elementz … Continue reading →

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QOV

Posted on July 23, 2019 by katyquilts

I’m working on Quilts of Valor this week! This top was made by Kathy from our Stitching Sisters group. Here’s a look at the back. This is the panto I used. It is available from Urban Elementz. Please note that … Continue reading →

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Leaders and Enders

Posted on July 22, 2019 by katyquilts

I ran out of squares for my leader/ended project a month or more ago. I didn’t feel like cutting more one inch squares so I decided to work on a different project for a while. These squares are 2 inches … Continue reading →

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