Category Archives: Civil War Repro Quilts

Swaps!

Posted on April 12, 2013 by katyquilts

This week I haven’t done much sewing. However, I did get back my loot from a couple swaps I participated in. The Small Quilt Talk group exchanged 6″ charms in Civil War Repro fabrics. And the Quilt of Valor group … Continue reading →

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Contrary Wife

Posted on April 3, 2013 by katyquilts

Here is the final product after washing. It measures 25″ x 25.” Have a great day!

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What was I thinking? or How Sharpies Saved the Day

Posted on April 3, 2013 by katyquilts

I am working away at my goals for the month. It seems I forgot a big one on the list: taxes. Blech!!!! Maybe my productivity in other areas is a result of trying to ignore the biggie. Anyway, the April … Continue reading →

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Get it Done Goals

Posted on April 1, 2013 by katyquilts

Judy at Patchwork Times asked about completed goals for the month of March and goals for April. Check out her linky party here.  I needed to look back to see what all I have finished in March and I have to say, I … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on April 1, 2013 by katyquilts

As part of of the Small Quilt Talk group, I am making one small quilt a month. We usually do not know the challenge pattern until the first of the month. However, our fearless leader, Kathy Tracy, offered a free … Continue reading →

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More quilts from the show

Posted on March 16, 2013 by katyquilts

Here are a few more pics from our local show. The first is by Charlotte Rae Linzner. The next one is by Connie Makl. The next is by Rebecca Fritz. The bow tie is also by Connie Makl. Can you … Continue reading →

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101 Small Quilts and things that make you go hmm…..

Posted on March 13, 2013 by katyquilts

I have been part of the Small Quilt Talk group on yahoo for a little while now. Recently, there has been quite a buzz about the new book 101 Small Quilts. I got my copy yesterday at the library. I … Continue reading →

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Uglies

Posted on March 5, 2013 by katyquilts

Here is my quilted, bound, and washed quilt for the March SmallTalkQuilt challenge. We were supposed to use ugly fabrics but I think I love most of the scraps I used. Or maybe the uglies just look better set amongst … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on March 4, 2013 by katyquilts

I am linking up with Judi at Patchwork Times for design wall Monday. Here is what I am working on today: This is my sample block for my next QOV. I have the pieces cut for the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Eh…..not so much…

Posted on March 1, 2013 by katyquilts

Okay, so I finished my block a day February project. The spray chalk worked well and washed out completely. However, it revealed my truly awful machine quilting in the borders. Yuck! In the interest of full disclosure, here it is, … Continue reading →

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