Category Archives: HQ Avante

Quilting Feathers

Posted on March 15, 2023 by katyquilts

I finally started! But my day was interrupted by this and that, so I didn’t finish. I still have t decided what to do in the green border. I had a great idea while I was out driving. Think I … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Motion Quilting, HQ Avante | 8 Comments

Updates from the Sewing Room

Posted on December 16, 2021 by katyquilts

Are you tired of hearing about Harry yet? Hubby is on vacation this week, so other than the long arm set up, I haven’t had time to start any projects . I finally got to try Harry out though. And … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Avante | 3 Comments

Meet Harry Belle Avante the 2nd

Posted on December 15, 2021 by katyquilts

I got Harry all set up! It was a happy moment to turn him on and see this. Of courses, this process has necessitated yet another overhaul of the sewing room. I will have wonderful light from those windows! my … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Avante, Sewing Room Pics | 7 Comments

Mama said there’d be days like this…..

Posted on November 2, 2017 by katyquilts

Harry’s home. Sadly, I didn’t notice this until I got him back on the frame. The needle should be in the center of the foot. I spent nearly $150 yesterday and ended up fixing this myself this morning. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Avante, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Topographical Quilting 

Posted on October 12, 2017 by katyquilts

I loaded this baby quilt on the fame and then had to figure out how to quilt it. I wanted to do something freehand and decided that quilting it rather like a topographical map would look good. I’ve done this … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Free Motion Quilting, Fresh Modern Quilts, HQ Avante, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Machine Quilting ~ Lemoyne Stars

Posted on September 27, 2016 by katyquilts

I got this small quilt loaded into the frame before we left town for the weekend. I got the quilting started and need to get back and finish it now. I used a tutorial from Kathy at Tamarack Shack to figure out … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Avante, Machine quilting, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Quilting for a Friend

Posted on June 4, 2016 by katyquilts

My friend, Donna, is a fairly new quilter, but she is good. I knew she would be! This is the second top I have quilted for her and both of them were perfectly flat! Music to a long armer’s ears … Continue reading →

Posted in Customer Quilts, HQ Avante, Machine quilting, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ The Minky Quilt

Posted on May 13, 2016 by katyquilts

Okay, I am not sure this is technically Minky fabric, but Minky Type quilt doesn’t have much of a ring to it :). This quilt is for my nephew and his bride to be. The wedding is in July. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, HQ Avante, Longarm Quilting | 14 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2016 by katyquilts

I finished my Conversation Hearts quilt yesterday! I struggled a bit  with the quilting in the middle. I have had this piece of fabric in my stash for quite a while and it was perfect for the backing. I used … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, HQ Avante, Machine quilting, Uncategorized | 30 Comments

Graffiti Quilting

Posted on February 9, 2016 by katyquilts

I made another small quilt this past weekend to practice more graffiti quilting.   I darkened these pictures a bit so the quilting would show up better. You can see the flannel backing in this next picture. Before I started … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Motion Quilting, HQ Avante, Uncategorized | 12 Comments