Monthly Archives: July 2019

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on July 21, 2019 by katyquilts

I’ve finished this appliqué! I’m not certain where this is headed yet, but I had the idea of combining it with this pattern from Fun with Barb. Wish me luck! Have a good one.

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The Dollhouse Chronicles

Posted on July 20, 2019 by katyquilts

Nothing on the outside has changed, but I’ve made lots of progress on the inside. The interior has all been painted and all the floors are done. I knew as soon as I got this that I wanted a 1930s … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Square in a Square

Posted on July 19, 2019 by katyquilts

My little quilt is done! These first pics are before washing. I almost always quilt these little quilts on my long arm. I used my small Baptist Fan pattern boards on this. You can see how this works here. Pattern … Continue reading →

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Finally

Posted on July 18, 2019 by katyquilts

I have had this top loaded in the frame for a week! Now I have to finish it so I can get to some QOVs. Things started out okay…. Until this happened. Ugh. Tension issues. I am really just playing … Continue reading →

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Another Treasure

Posted on July 17, 2019 by katyquilts

My sister found this quilt for me at Good Will for $2! I love it! It is well worn and the fabrics span decades. I love this one block with the applique circle in the center. Looks like something I … Continue reading →

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What if? Part 2

Posted on July 16, 2019 by katyquilts

When we left this project last, I had gotten this far. Then took what might seem like drastic measures and sliced it diagonally. I rearranged. And sewed it back together. Then I turned it and sliced again. After rearranging and … Continue reading →

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What if?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by katyquilts

I saw an antique quilt on Instagram and fell in love with it. You can see it if you click here. Isn’t it lovely? It is a simple square in a square quilt. I wanted to make a small one, … Continue reading →

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Iceland Part 10

Posted on July 14, 2019 by katyquilts

Thank you all for your recent comments! Once again, I’m way behind on responding and may never get caught up! On to trip photos. These photos were all taken on our last day Iceland in the Reykjanes area. There is … Continue reading →

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I didn’t need another hobby….

Posted on July 13, 2019 by katyquilts

…. Mr. Wonderful would probably say obsession. But here I go! I acquired this lovely house from my good friend, Donna and her daughter. It needs a few repairs and some finishing touches. I’m so excited about this! It is … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Bliss

Posted on July 12, 2019 by katyquilts

Even after all this time, every quilt brings lessons with it. Remember when I wondered if this was too busy? I think I was right. But did I listen to my gut? Nooooooo! I forged ahead anyway. A more surprising … Continue reading →

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