Category Archives: Hand quilting

Slow Stitching ~ Seven Sisters

Posted on August 19, 2018 by katyquilts

I put the borders back on this top and basted it on m long arm. This is the batting I’m using. I picked this hoop with stand up at an estate sale a couple months ago. I thought the stand … Continue reading →

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Slowly

Posted on June 17, 2018 by katyquilts

This is a small quilt, but it is coming along slowly. I should have the hand quilting done today. I cant wait to bind and wash this one! Have a great day!

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Slow Stitching

Posted on June 10, 2018 by katyquilts

I basted my little quilt on Friday. I wanted to use this feed sack for the back, but it had obvious damage. So I cut out the damaged part and sewed it back together. I love the way the quilting … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Churn Dash

Posted on May 4, 2018 by katyquilts

It’s done! Remember the sad quilt that hubby bought me for my birthday? I took it apart and it has been requilted and bound. Here are a couple before shots to refresh your memory. And here are a few when … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Vintage Churn Dash

Posted on April 22, 2018 by katyquilts

I’m slowly making progress on the hand quilting of this top. I only have this bit in the center to go. You can see it better on the back. I made a binding from vintage fabric and attached it by … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Swap Mini

Posted on April 8, 2018 by katyquilts

I set aside my vintage churn dash for a bit. I decided to hand quilt my mini for the swap. I’d like to get this in the mail this week. It will be hard to let go of! Happy Sunday!

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Churn Dash Sunday

Posted on March 25, 2018 by katyquilts

If my calculations are accurate, I have this quilt about 60% done! See one of my repairs in that photo? Here it is. The sashing fabric is pretty worn and in a few spots, I appliqued a piece of fabric … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Churn Dash

Posted on March 18, 2018 by katyquilts

I’m still working away on my vintage churn dash top. I’m just turning the corner onto the fourth side. It’s amazing, but the quilting will be nearly half done when the border is finished. I’m loving how this looks. And … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ The Pink Quilt

Posted on March 11, 2018 by katyquilts

And so it begins! This is a good size quilt, over 82 inches square. My plan is to quilt one fan per day. Yes, big Baptist Fans again. I am using my stencil from Fun with Barb. The big difference … Continue reading →

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My New Helper and a Finish

Posted on March 9, 2018 by katyquilts

Big E was over the other day and I decided to start training him to be my assistant. Isn’t he just the cutest three year old? He’s holding my little bow tie quilt before I washed it. See that rust … Continue reading →

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