Category Archives: Finishes

Finish It Up Friday ~ Madder Mini

Posted on April 10, 2020 by katyquilts

I’ve finished my doll quilt for the swap! Except for the label, I always drag my feet on that part. Anyway, it was inspired by this backing fabric and a blog post by Barbara Brackman on madder prints. I hand … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Finishes, Finishes 2020, Small Quilts, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Tumbler Triumph!

Posted on April 3, 2020 by katyquilts

Wendy has provided me with the best name for this quilt! It caused plenty of trouble, but it’s finally done. I love the border print. I’ve saved it a long time for just the right quilt. I’ve been using what … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Finishes 2020, UFOs | 16 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Scrappy 4 Patch

Posted on March 6, 2020 by katyquilts

After over a year, I can put a fork in it because this quilt is DONE! This is the pantograph I used to quilt it. I knew the quilting wouldn’t show much in the center, but I wanted it quilted … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Civil War Repro Quilts, Finishes, Finishes 2020, UFOs, Uncategorized | 23 Comments

February/March Goals

Posted on February 29, 2020 by katyquilts

Time to see how I did on my goals! 1. I need to make a baby girl quilt. I already have the perfect fabric in my stash for it. Done! 2. Baste a quilt for hand quilting. Not done! 3. … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Finishes 2020, Goals, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Gather

Posted on February 21, 2020 by katyquilts

This is a most satisfying finish! I started the appliqué last summer while traveling. The verse is John 6:12. After Jesus had fed the 5,000, he told his disciples to gather up the fragments so nothing would be wasted. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Finishes 2020, Small Quilts, UFOs, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Four Patch

Posted on January 17, 2020 by katyquilts

You probably guessed that this is what I was making! I don’t know where I got this solid fabric, not the color or brand, but I wish I had bolts of it! All other fabrics are vintage. This backing was … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Finishes, Finishes 2020, Small Quilts, Uncategorized | 17 Comments

Large Quilts 2019

Posted on January 15, 2020 by katyquilts

I didn’t make any really big quilts last year. I’ll have to remedy that in 2020! Here are the lap, throw, twin size quilts that I finished this past year. I’m happy to say that 7 of the ten have … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Finishes 2019, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ The Library Quilt

Posted on January 10, 2020 by katyquilts

First finish of the decade! We’ve had so much rain that my back yard is too soggy for photos. So I ended up at a local park. It’s a simple quilt, but I wanted the pieces big enough to show … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Finishes 2020, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Baby Quilts 2019

Posted on January 8, 2020 by katyquilts

Today I’m looking back at the baby quilts I made last year. I love making baby quilts! They are the perfect size for trying out new ideas. Most of these have been gifted. You can bet I will be making … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Finishes 2019, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Square in a Square Doll Quilt

Posted on January 3, 2020 by katyquilts

This is my last finish for 2019! I’m taking part in a doll quilt swap on Instagram and this is the quilt I’ll be sending off. The swap is now closed in case you were wondering. It is machine pieced … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Finishes, Small Quilts, Swaps, Uncategorized | 10 Comments