Category Archives: Finishes

Finish It Up Friday ~ Broken Dishes Baby Quilt

Posted on June 16, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished the binding on this baby quilt while traveling. I like having baby quilts on hand for gifts so this is another to add to that pile. I gave two away last month. The colors are much brighter than … Continue reading →

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Quilts of Valor!

Posted on June 15, 2017 by katyquilts

I picked up another batch of tops from the Stitching Sisters group. Here is the first one quilted. It’s a lovely top, so flat and square. I wish I had a better way to take photos so they looked flat … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Sea Sick!

Posted on June 9, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m still quilting and finishing tops that I stitched up last winter in Arizona. I made this top all from Cotton and Steel FQs. I used Bonnie Hunter’s tutorial called Scrappy Trips. You can find it here. I started calling it … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Baby Top

Posted on June 2, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished the hand quilting on this little quilt the day that the last of my kids went home. I’m so pleased with how it turned out! I didn’t make any attempt to square it up. The fans may seem … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics, Vintage Quilts | 20 Comments

May/June Goals

Posted on May 31, 2017 by katyquilts

May was pretty crazy. But since sewing helps keep me sane, I did accomplish a few things. Here is my list from last month and my results. 1. I want to finish this quilt. Done! 2. I would also like to … Continue reading →

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Bucket List Quilt

Posted on May 30, 2017 by katyquilts

Have you seen this tiny quilt on Pinterest? It has been on my quilt bucket list for a few years.  I finally decided to make a little kit so I could make it in Wisconsin. I used almost all vintage … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics | 13 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Eagle QOV

Posted on May 26, 2017 by katyquilts

I made this quilt for Daughter #2’s SO. I used a free pattern for the eagle that was offered in a Quilt of Valor forum. I’m not sure it is still available. When I looked for the link to add … Continue reading →

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A Little Therapy

Posted on May 23, 2017 by katyquilts

I saw an adorable little quilt on Instagam a few weeks ago while I was avoiding things I needed to do. I tried to ignore it and got to work on my list. But before bed, I cut some 2 … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday  ~ Blueberry Park

Posted on May 12, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m so excited to share this finish with you! I pieced this top last winter in Arizona from a layer cake of Blueberry Park by Karen Lewis. It is a beautiful line of fabric. I mentioned earlier that I added … Continue reading →

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Churn Dash QOV

Posted on May 9, 2017 by katyquilts

Here is the last of the three QOVs that I quilted for the Stitching Sisters group last week. I used this panto. Oops! I see a few threads there! Have a great day!

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