Category Archives: Machine quilting

Playing Around

Posted on March 15, 2015 by katyquilts

I’ve  been wanting to try quilting on silk. I went to JoAnns yesterday to look at some but decided it was way too pricy for just playing around! Yikes! So I went home and found some random bits of fabric … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Motion Quilting, HQ Avante, Machine quilting | 3 Comments

Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on February 18, 2015 by katyquilts

Happy Wednesday! I have a couple works in progress this week. Remember the tiny tumbler project? I was going to take this to Arizona with me. But I started piecing on Monday and didn’t stop! I looked at several different … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Machine quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 13 Comments

Saturday Stitches

Posted on November 22, 2014 by katyquilts

I really hadn’t intended to work steadily on all these QOV tops. I could tell you I am doing it because we have vets waiting for them (we do), or I could tell you again how we should give honor … Continue reading →

Posted in Machine quilting, Quilt of Valor | 3 Comments

Finish It Up Friday!

Posted on October 31, 2014 by katyquilts

I am so excited about my finish today! I started this Quilt of Valor last Friday night and finished it this morning. I didn’t really do any other sewing this past week And it is amazing what you can accomplish … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Machine quilting, Quilt of Valor | 14 Comments

WIP Wednesday

Posted on October 29, 2014 by katyquilts

I loaded up my QOV top yesterday morning. I debated thread and considered pantographs. I have taken a couple of Craftsy classes from Angela Walters and have been practicing feathers. But it is so hard to actually do this on … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Motion Quilting, HQ Avante, Machine quilting | 7 Comments

A Small Finish

Posted on October 25, 2014 by katyquilts

As you know, I’ve been practicing feathers this week. The other day, I mentioned trying to figure out how to quilt my little posy quilt and Sue, from Sue Daurio’s Quilting Adventures, commented that I should use feathers. After I … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Finishes, Machine quilting, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

WIP Wednesday

Posted on October 22, 2014 by katyquilts

I have another little work in progress this week. I was influenced by all the wonderful little windmill quilts made by Kathie at Inspired by Antique Quilts. These blocks will finish at 4 inches square. I am really loving the vintage … Continue reading →

Posted in Machine quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics | 6 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on October 19, 2014 by katyquilts

I have been doing plenty of fast stitching this weekend. I got this shelter quilt quilted. I think some little boy will love this. Hopefully, it will make him feel a little less scared and a little more loved. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Machine quilting, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Memory Chain

Posted on October 11, 2014 by katyquilts

Several of you asked about the quilt Baby E was laying on in a picture I posted earlier this week. It was nice enough yesterday for a few pictures outside. Here is most of it on the neighbor’s fence. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Machine quilting, Traditional Quilts | 10 Comments

Quilting Design

Posted on September 13, 2014 by katyquilts

Thanks for all the comment regarding the panto choice for my QOV. Most of you preferred the Starstuck panto. I liked both. However, I decided to wait a few days and play around a bit with some ideas for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Machine quilting, Uncategorized | 3 Comments