Category Archives: Finishes

Finish It Up Friday ~ Fiesta!

Posted on March 20, 2015 by katyquilts

I am so very happy with this week’s finish!  My dear MIL has provided the perfect name for it, Fiesta!  This is my favorite quilt finish so far this year. The finished quilt measures 36″ x 42″.  I used most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Free Motion Quilting | 34 Comments

Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on February 11, 2015 by katyquilts

I’ve been too busy sewing to blog this week. I have been trying to get all the Quilt of Valor tops for the Stitching Sisters group quilted up before I head out to Arizona. Here is the one currently on … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Quilt of Valor | 4 Comments

Finish It Up Friday

Posted on January 30, 2015 by katyquilts

I am so pleased with my finish this week! It will be a gift for Daughter #2. I decided from the beginning that this was the perfect piece to try out some graffiti quilting on. So beware of picture overload. … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Free Motion Quilting, HQ Avante | 20 Comments

Finally!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by katyquilts

My trip to Lansing went well and I was able to bring my machine home and get back to quilting last night. I was glad to finish the quilting on this Quilt of Valor. I had gotten part of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Quilt of Valor | 6 Comments

Finish it up Friday

Posted on January 9, 2015 by katyquilts

I am still trying to believe it is 2015! But it is not hard to believe it is winter. Schools here are closed today. It is extremely cold, windy, and the snow is blowing. I plan to sew since I … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Finishes, Small Quilt Talk Group | 6 Comments

2014 Wrap Up

Posted on January 4, 2015 by katyquilts

What a year it has been!  So much to ponder from the last 12 months and so much to look forward to in the next 12. I like to take stock each year of what I have accomplished quiltingwise. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Goals, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

December Goals, January Plans

Posted on January 3, 2015 by katyquilts

Time to look back over the past month and see how I fared on my goals for December! 1. I want to complete the SQT challenge quilt for December. – Hahahahahaha! Nope, not done. 2. I want to finish the … Continue reading →

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Finish it up Friday

Posted on January 2, 2015 by katyquilts

Finally, finished  pictures of the Cheddar quilt! I purchased this vintage top a few years back and didn’t even like it that much at first. But it has definitely grown on me. It waited patiently in my closet for me … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 19 Comments

Last Finish of 2014

Posted on January 1, 2015 by katyquilts

Thank you for all the lovely comments and emails regarding my tumbler tutorial. I will post again soon showing the piecing differences when using templates that do not have the nipped corners. But first, here are pics of the quilting … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Finish it up Friday

Posted on December 19, 2014 by katyquilts

I finished the 16 patch last night! Prepare for lots of pictures and very few words. I’m tired today! Here goes. This quilt passed the snuggle test and eagle eye of my little Quilt Inspector. A few details: I used … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Free Motion Quilting, HQ Avante | 15 Comments