Monthly Archives: November 2021

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on November 14, 2021 by katyquilts

Thankful for another Sunday! Today I’ll be stitching this binding. And hopefully, I’ll get back to hand quilting this. It’s a small quilt and should have been done by now. Have a great day!

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Signature Block – Part 3

Posted on November 13, 2021 by katyquilts

Last post! Here are my finished blocks. Time to lay them out. I didn’t think too hard on this. This is how the back looks. By pressing both block seams in the same direction, the seams nest nicely when putting … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Scrappy Star

Posted on November 12, 2021 by katyquilts

I recently participated in an online workshop by Emily at Aunt Em’s Quilts. I finished my top and even quilted it before heading out west. I finally finished the binding this week. I tried to get creative with the quilting, … Continue reading →

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Signature Block Tutorial – Part 2

Posted on November 11, 2021 by katyquilts

Where were we? Oh, yes, piecing the block. This is how my pieces lined up. This is what it looks like with both triangles added. Those little dog ears make it look odd. This is how I press my blocks. … Continue reading →

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Signature Block Tutorial – Part 1

Posted on November 10, 2021 by katyquilts

Recently, I made this table runner for my mom. I was asked if I had a pattern for it. I don’t, but thought I could do a quick tutorial on how to make the block. I made 48 of these … Continue reading →

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Double Wedding Ring!

Posted on November 9, 2021 by katyquilts

The mister and I hit up some thrift shops last week. He spotted this top. The fabrics are in good shape, but clearly the person who made this gave up after the piecing was done. It has more ridges than … Continue reading →

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Land That I Love QAL

Posted on November 8, 2021 by katyquilts

Lori at Humble Quilts recently hosted a quilt along called, Land That I Love. I made mine bigger than hers because I loved it so much! Here is my finished top. Notice anything wrong here? Um yeah. Kind of got … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on November 7, 2021 by katyquilts

Thanks so much for all of the sweet comments on yesterday’s post. That diary is a true treasure! Life has been a bit crazy around our house this past week, so I apologize for not responding to individual comments. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Diary

Posted on November 6, 2021 by katyquilts

We recently visited my sweet mother in love. I asked her if I could read her mom’s diary again. She was a prolific quilter and a woman I loved dearly. I love these glimpses into her daily life in the … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Basket Quilt

Posted on November 5, 2021 by katyquilts

Done! I’m glad these blocks didn’t sell after all! The grid quilting gives great texture. The first photos were taken before washing. I used unbleached muslin for the backing. Love this green for the binding, I’ll be so sad when … Continue reading →

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