Category Archives: Long Arm Quilting

9 Patch QOV

Posted on January 21, 2018 by katyquilts

I’m still working away on quilting these QOVs. This top was made by Greg. Yes, he’s a member of our Stitching Sisters group too. This is the panto that I used. It is now available from Urban Elementz . Have … Continue reading →

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First QOV is 2018

Posted on January 18, 2018 by katyquilts

I just finished quilting my first QOV top for 2018. This was made by Joan, a member of our Stitching Sisters group. I used this panto. I bought it from Digi-Tech. However, on January 1st, Digi-Tech merged with Urban Elementz. … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on December 21, 2017 by katyquilts

Thank you for all of your kind comments yesterday. I think making quilts like this help one process. I know it is silly, but cutting his shirts up was the hardest part. It was like admitting to myself that he … Continue reading →

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Quilting the Wild Child

Posted on December 6, 2017 by katyquilts

I asked Daughter #1 if this was too wild for a baby quilt. She said it’s admittedly bright, but okay. Good thing, I didn’t know what else I’d do with this. In my mind, I started thinking of it as … Continue reading →

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New Pantographs!

Posted on December 2, 2017 by katyquilts

I ordered some new pantographs during Digitech’s Black Friday sale. Most of these would be great for beginners. If you are new to pantos, I’d stay away fromSound Wave and Radio Waves. I can’t wait to try these out! But … Continue reading →

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QOV 

Posted on November 28, 2017 by katyquilts

If this Quilt of Valor looks familiar, it’s because this top is the same pattern as the one I showed yesterday. Val made this top. I think it’s fun to see how the same pattern can look quilted differently. Here … Continue reading →

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Kewpie Quilt

Posted on November 9, 2017 by katyquilts

The kewpie quilt is on the frame.  I decided to keep the quilting simple. I’m just freehanding loops and throwing a heart in every now and again. Hopefully I’ll get the binding on today. Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ White on White

Posted on November 3, 2017 by katyquilts

This quilt was an adventure I won’t soon forget! You can read about the beginnings of this quilt here. And some of the issues I had  here. I’m glad I persevered and finished. I did get sloppy toward the end. I was … Continue reading →

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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 →

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If you give a mouse a cookie….

Posted on October 25, 2017 by katyquilts

….he’s going to want a glass of milk….. That’s how the children’s book goes. The moral is that one thing leads to another. That’s exactly how this project got started! After I basted a small quilt on the longarm, I … Continue reading →

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