Category Archives: Machine quilting

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 →

Posted in HQ Avante, Machine quilting | 13 Comments

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

Monday’s Progress

Posted on June 25, 2013 by katyquilts

Well, I had a successful shopping trip to find batiks for my dear MIL’s quilt. The colors are not totally accurate but it gives you an idea. I washed and pressed it all too. I also got the Take Five … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabric, HQ Avante, Machine quilting, Quilt of Valor | 3 Comments

Friday Finish

Posted on June 14, 2013 by katyquilts

I finished the binding on this last night. It is a lovely day out. Got a carpet cleaned and trim painted this morning. Now I am off to work!

Posted in HQ Avante, Machine quilting | 2 Comments

Frame Friday

Posted on June 7, 2013 by katyquilts

This is what is on my frame this morning. I am still practicing with pantographs. This one is called American Flourish and it is by Meadowlyon Designs. BTW, all their patriotic designs are $2 off right now. No affiliation yada … Continue reading →

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Another for QBB

Posted on June 6, 2013 by katyquilts

I tried out another pantograph yesterday. This one is called Starburst and is free from Ubanelementz. They have several free designs. I would like to order from them soon. This top was made by someone named Donna for Quilts Beyond … Continue reading →

Posted in Machine quilting, Pantographs, Service Quilts | 2 Comments

Quilts Beyond Borders

Posted on June 5, 2013 by katyquilts

Last week, I received my second box of tops to quilt for QBB. This is a great organization and I have had such fun quilting for them! Carla, the one that sends out the tops, does a great job packaging … Continue reading →

Posted in Machine quilting, Service Quilts | 1 Comment

Learning something new…

Posted on June 4, 2013 by katyquilts

Time to learn to use a pantograph! One came with my Avante. I decided to use it on a top for Quilts Beyond Borders. Here is the pantograph: Getting started! So far so good. And the finished quilt: It isn’t … Continue reading →

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Frame Friday

Posted on May 31, 2013 by katyquilts

Well the same quilt is still on the frame but I have made progress today! This is the first time I have used rulers and templates on an actual quilt (oh, except for the border on that one tumbler quilt). … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Civil War Repro Quilts, Machine quilting, Traditional Quilts | 1 Comment

Work in progress

Posted on May 29, 2013 by katyquilts

Now that I have a bigger frame, I am getting ready to quilt this top: As you can see, it is loaded and ready to go. I just have to decide how to quilt it! Any great ideas?

Posted in Bed Quilts, Civil War Repro Quilts, Machine quilting, Traditional Quilts | 1 Comment