Category Archives: HQ Avante

Progress!

Posted on August 24, 2013 by katyquilts

Well, I finished my laundry, made my tomato juice, and finished most of my packing. I decided to freeze the sauce since I didn’t have too many tomatoes yet. Finally time to quilt! I wanted to use these templates I … Continue reading →

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Coast Guard Quilt

Posted on August 7, 2013 by katyquilts

It was a late night, Tuesday evening,  but the quilt is finished and ready to take to my brother. I will leave tomorrow after work. Thanks to everyone for your wonderful comments and encouragement! This proved to be quite the … Continue reading →

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Frame Friday

Posted on August 2, 2013 by katyquilts

Here is the batik quilt on the ftame! And yeah……that awesome panto I bought to use? Yep, doesn’t show a bit. Not. One. Bit. Well, at least my mistakes don’t show either! Three more rows and I will be ready … Continue reading →

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Quilt of Valor #15

Posted on July 15, 2013 by katyquilts

I finished quilting this QOV this afternoon and bound and washed it this evening. The quilting on this was a challenge for me and for a while, I wasn’t sure I would like it at all. But washing and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Motion Quilting, HQ Avante, Machine quilting, Quilt of Valor | 16 Comments

Oh feathers!

Posted on July 14, 2013 by katyquilts

My weekend has been filled with lots of this: And some of this: Yes, I finally started the quilting on this QOV. It is slow going. I had my heart set on feathers for this. I decided to do piano … Continue reading →

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Frame Friday and SQT Challenge

Posted on July 12, 2013 by katyquilts

No sewing yesterday :(. However, I do have this on the frame. It has been there since Wednesday but still haven’t been able to decide how to quilt it, Even my little chicken scratches haven’t helped! I can’t decide what … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Hand piecing, HQ Avante, Machine quilting, Quilt of Valor | 1 Comment

Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on July 10, 2013 by katyquilts

I finished piecing the last quarter of the BB before work yesterday. I took pics and printed them out so I could figure out where the stars for the last quarter should be. I need to buy fabric before I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, HQ Avante, Machine quilting, Quilt of Valor, Quilting Designs | 3 Comments

Sewing on the 4th

Posted on July 5, 2013 by katyquilts

Yesterday, I HAD to sew! I started out using the Old Glory mini charm pack to make this little quilt. I loved this Repro print for the back! I also put together a quick top to go with the backing … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Doll Quilts, HQ Avante, Machine quilting | 8 Comments

An Experiment of Sorts

Posted on July 1, 2013 by katyquilts

I have been researching some of the available systems for faster loading of quilts on my machine quilting frame. Some people love Red Snappers and some swear by Leader Grips. I have seen tutorials for Mondo Clips and magnets. I … Continue reading →

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Frame Friday

Posted on June 28, 2013 by katyquilts

Okay, today really IS Friday! And this is what went on the frame last. I’ve had this top hanging around for a while because I couldn’t decide how to quilt it. I decided to do my random grid with occasional … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Dyed Fabric, HQ Avante, Machine quilting, Modern Quilts, Solids | 17 Comments