Category Archives: Free Motion Quilting

This and That Wednesday

Posted on September 13, 2017 by katyquilts

I’ve been flitting from one thing to another this week. I finally have this on the frame. Before I loaded that, I had some leftover backing on the frame and decided to play with some free motion ideas. I used … Continue reading →

Making Connections Blog Hop!

Posted on September 7, 2017 by katyquilts

Today is my turn for the Making Connections blog hop! I’ve been looking forward to this book for some time so when Dorie Hruska asked for bloggers to help with the blog hop, I quickly raised my hand. I’m so … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ 30s Ohio Stars

Posted on July 21, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished this one at the last second! It was too dark for photos outside when I finished the binding. Here is a look at my allover freehand feathers. And a look at the back. I will update this post … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Bed Quilts, Finishes, Free Motion Quilting, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

WIP Wednesday ~ 30s Stars

Posted on July 19, 2017 by katyquilts

Remember this top? I pieced it out in Arizona. I had planned to add borders, but then changed my mind. I put it on the frame and it languished there for several days. I wanted to quilt all over free … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Free Motion Quilting, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 15 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Let There Be Light

Posted on July 14, 2017 by katyquilts

It seems like ages since I’ve had a finish to share. And I’m quite pleased with it as well. I still wish I could move some of those tumblers around, but that ain’t happening. I used a 60 wt Glide … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Free Motion Quilting, Fresh Modern Quilts, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 30 Comments

Tumbler Progress

Posted on July 12, 2017 by katyquilts

I mentioned yesterday that I had made progress on this top. I put it in the frame so I couldn’t do anything else until it was done. I wanted to start quilting in the middle, so I basted the edges … Continue reading →

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Play Time

Posted on February 22, 2017 by katyquilts

I finally took a little time to play around with some free motion work on the long arm. I’m so out of practice. But this sure was fun! I’ve got a bit of secret sewing to do and I need … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ The Hawaiian Version

Posted on June 17, 2016 by katyquilts

No, I’m not in Hawaii. I am in Arizona! Yay! But Hubby and I did go to Hawaii a few years back with his parents. It was a wonderful trip. I bought some Hawaiian fabric and a book on Hawaiian … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Free Motion Quilting, UFOs, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

A Tiny Finish

Posted on May 20, 2016 by katyquilts

Remember my Mick Jagger free motion quilted practice piece? The plan was to cut it up to make small zipper bags, but haven’t been able to locate my box of zippers. It is somewhere in the black hole of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafty Things, Free Motion Quilting, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ The Tie Quilt

Posted on May 6, 2016 by katyquilts

A friend of mine recently contacted me and asked if I would quilt a quilt for her made from men’s ties. Hmmm….that ‘s a new one for me! She gave me a few tie scraps so I could practice a bit and get … Continue reading →

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