Category Archives: Civil War Repro Quilts

Design Wall Monday

Posted on August 19, 2013 by katyquilts

I love DWM; it helps me focus and set goals for my week, not just for quilting but for chores around the house. Above is the Quilt of Valor I intend to finish for August. I hope to make some … Continue reading →

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Works in Progress

Posted on August 14, 2013 by katyquilts

Yesterday before work, I was able to finish the blocks for one of the signature swaps I am in. That is what 60 4.5″ blocks look like! I still need to sign them. Next I need to focus on the … Continue reading →

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Still crazy…

Posted on August 6, 2013 by katyquilts

First, I would like to say thanks so much for all of your comments and encouragement. It means so much that you all take the time to comment here! I try to respond to all by e-mail but I don’t … Continue reading →

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Sunday

Posted on August 4, 2013 by katyquilts

Last night, I printed off the pattern for the August challenge for the Small Quilt Talk group. I figured out which dies I could use and picked out scraps for the 9 patches. I cut out pieces before dinner. Before … Continue reading →

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Mini Give-away

Posted on July 29, 2013 by katyquilts

Last night, I posted a picture of the SQT challenge quilt I made for July. I mentioned that I didn’t follow directions. The reason for that is that I already had some little hand pieced Bowtie blocks in a different … Continue reading →

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Frame Friday and SQT Challenge

Posted on July 12, 2013 by katyquilts

No sewing yesterday :(. However, I do have this on the frame. It has been there since Wednesday but still haven’t been able to decide how to quilt it, Even my little chicken scratches haven’t helped! I can’t decide what … Continue reading →

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One small block…

Posted on June 21, 2013 by katyquilts

That is all I finished sewing today. The Small Quilt Talk Yahoo group is going to do a signature block swap in the fall. This is the 6″ block we will exchange. I made one tonight just to try it … Continue reading →

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Doll Bed

Posted on June 18, 2013 by katyquilts

So remember the other day when I showed you my little doll bed from Ikea? And I tried to sand and stain it? Finally ended up spray painting it with something I found in the garage. Then I distressed it … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on June 17, 2013 by katyquilts

Lots of painting this weekend! The guest room has gone from this: To this: There is much more to be done but the projects in mind are more fun than painting over the orange!It took three coats tocover that wall. … Continue reading →

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Humility Quilt

Posted on June 2, 2013 by katyquilts

You’ve heard of humility patches, the idea being an obvious mistake is put into a quilt so as not to cause affront to God because only He can create a perfect thing. Actually this practice seems to me to be … Continue reading →

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