Category Archives: Machine quilting

Yay for insomnia!

Posted on July 25, 2013 by katyquilts

Not really…but if you can’t sleep at 3 AM, you might as well quilt and pray! I finished this unplanned batik nap quilt early this morning. It is in the wash now but these are a few pics taken before … Continue reading →

Posted in Machine quilting, Modern Quilts | 2 Comments

Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on July 24, 2013 by katyquilts

This is what I am working on today. Hmmmm….quilting is not showing up! I am doing random freehand designs. They show up better in the back. Random, right? I also ran out of thread two rows in. I switched to … Continue reading →

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Friday Finish!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by katyquilts

I finished quilting and binding the vintage spool top tonight. Here are picks before washing: Honestly, there are a few tucks and puckers on the top. I ended up quilting with one hand on the machine and one on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Machine quilting, Vintage Fabrics, Vintage Quilts | 8 Comments

Another vintage find…

Posted on July 17, 2013 by katyquilts

Here is a vintage top I purchased in an antique mall in Traverse City. It looks like someone laundered the top causing some fraying. It is all hand pieced. I plan to quilt this on my Avante. Each block pillows … Continue reading →

Posted in Machine quilting, Traditional Quilts, Vintage Fabrics | 2 Comments

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

Design Wall Monday

Posted on July 15, 2013 by katyquilts

Most of my design work this weekend has been at the frame. It has been slow going but I am making progress. I did throw these little guys up but clearly have a long ways to go to finish this. … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Wall Monday, Doll Quilts, Machine quilting, Quilt of Valor | 3 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 →

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

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