Monthly Archives: February 2021

Scant Quarter Inch?

Posted on February 16, 2021 by katyquilts

I was asked recently if the Accuquilt GO! Dies are accurate with a regular quarter inch seam allowance, or a scant quarter inch. I think we’ve all heard about this mystical scant quarter inch. But what exactly is it? I … Continue reading →

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Blue Collar Diamonds

Posted on February 16, 2021 by katyquilts

I decided to name this quilt, Blue Collar Diamonds. It is another made from shirts belonging to the men of my family. I’m not sure exactly what the solid is, I had it in my stash. I wanted something more … Continue reading →

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Diamonds

Posted on February 15, 2021 by katyquilts

This is one of the projects I cut out last fall. These are 60 degree diamonds and they finish at 2 inches on a side I started sewing a few as leaders/enders while working on my QOV top. Here are … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Itty Bitty Bow Ties

Posted on February 14, 2021 by katyquilts

I enjoyed sitting outside hand quilting this last Sunday. But it soon became clear that this wasn’t enough quilting. So I had to sacrifice another afternoon to quilt outside. Winslow helped. It’s much better now. It’s twin is pieced, but … Continue reading →

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Vintage Top

Posted on February 13, 2021 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful wanted to check out some plants at a nearby nursery yesterday. They had a little shop selling repurposed furniture and home decor as part of the business. I found some cute stuff in there, it this top grabbed … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Thank You, Roberta

Posted on February 12, 2021 by katyquilts

Oh, this turned out to be the perfect project during work on the house. Between the pounding on the roof and the dogs barking at the workers, simple sewing was all I could do. And while there are many parts, … Continue reading →

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QOV Progress

Posted on February 11, 2021 by katyquilts

I thought I might use this as a leader/ender project, but I’ve been enjoying it so much, I can’t leave it alone. This was totally inspired by the Roberta Horton project. The piecing is so simple. Can you tell where … Continue reading →

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Flying Geese Update

Posted on February 10, 2021 by katyquilts

I’m sure you haven’t forgotten my flying geese fiasco. Well, someone suggested tea dying this little bit. I didn’t have tea on hand, but I had coffee. So I gave it a good soak overnight. Here is the result. And … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on February 10, 2021 by katyquilts

Remember these? I cut more pieces when I was back in Michigan. But I didn’t count very well. Ugh. Oh, well. I made a couple more and will piece one here and there until I’m out of parts. We had … Continue reading →

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Quilt of Valor

Posted on February 9, 2021 by katyquilts

Every year on the first Saturday in February, the Quilt of Valor Foundation hosts a national sew day, complete with prizes. I always think of this happening in the winter, so I kept thinking it was a long way off. … Continue reading →

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