Category Archives: Finishes

Saturday This and That

Posted on February 6, 2016 by katyquilts

It’s no secret that I have been less than thrilled with my free motion work lately. So I decided some practice/playtime was in order. I loaded up a piece of white fabric with tiny purple dots and a length of … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ The Basket Quilt

Posted on February 5, 2016 by katyquilts

The quilt made from the Tree of Life charm pack and the basket block is finished! The first pictures are before washing.  The rest of these show the quilt after washing.  And this is where I decided to hang the … Continue reading →

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A Small Finish ~ Vintage Shoo Fly

Posted on February 4, 2016 by katyquilts

I finished the little shoo fly quilt that I shared last week. I machine quilted it with a hanging diamond pattern. I think that background really makes it look modern! I used this fun feedsack for the back: The binding … Continue reading →

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

2015 QOV Review

Posted on January 31, 2016 by katyquilts

During January, I am showing groups of quilts that I finished last year. This is mainly for my own benefit as it is a record of the quilts I have made without having to wade through a year’s worth of … Continue reading →

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Bed Quilts

Posted on January 30, 2016 by katyquilts

 During January, I am showing groups of quilts that I finished last year. This is mainly for my own benefit as it is a record of the quilts I have made without having to wade through a year’s worth of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Anvil

Posted on January 29, 2016 by katyquilts

I mentioned a while back a bit of a secret project I was working on.  It was a gift for a friend. I’ve been wanting to make a quilt with Anvil blocks and this seemed a perfect opportunity. The blocks … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

The Last QOV for January

Posted on January 26, 2016 by katyquilts

I so appreciate all of your comments yesterday on my Goose in the Pond blocks! I still haven’t made a decision on the 9 patch corner stones but I have decided to leave the mistake as is. I got the … Continue reading →

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Small/Throw Quilts

Posted on January 23, 2016 by katyquilts

 During January, I am showing groups of quilts that I finished last year. This is mainly for my own benefit as it is a record of the quilts I have made without having to wade through a year’s worth of … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ General Grant’s Bowties

Posted on January 22, 2016 by katyquilts

And it’s done!  I think….. Here are a few close ups of the quilting. I used Superior Monopoly in the center panel. I kinda wish I had done a close crosshatch over the center panel. I’ve been debating ripping out … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

Quilts of Valor

Posted on January 21, 2016 by katyquilts

I’ve been working away at quilting some QOV tops for my Stitching Sisters QOV group. The first one I showed in process yesterday. My idea to quilt the panto around the center panel worked out so  well. I am sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Machine quilting, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 10 Comments