Category Archives: Machine quilting

Baby boy tumbler finish

Posted on May 28, 2013 by katyquilts

The only thing I finished this weekend: Here is a close up of the back. I used flannel and the rolled it to the front and stitched it down for the binding. The quilting is simple but it was fun … Continue reading →

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String quilt finish

Posted on May 24, 2013 by katyquilts

After a long day, I found the energy to bind the beast! Since this top has fabric from every decade from the 1930’s to the 1970’s, I decided to use a 1980’s fabric for the binding! As I worked in … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on May 22, 2013 by katyquilts

I finished my little quilt top. It ended up about 30″ x 33″. The size was dictated by the fabric I had on hand. My Dutch wax prints from Holland are officially used up! I loaded it up on the … Continue reading →

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I’m back!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by katyquilts

Finally feeling some what rested up from the wedding. To get back into sewing, I pulled out my triangles from the DCSMLA. Not sure which way I like this netter. In any case it is on the frame and ready … Continue reading →

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Frame Friday

Posted on May 3, 2013 by katyquilts

I loaded my May Quilt of Valor this morning before work. This is the Take Five block and it is a fun quilt for practicing machine quilting. I can do each square with a different doodle. I hope to finish … Continue reading →

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This and That Tuesday

Posted on April 23, 2013 by katyquilts

It’s a busy day with lots to do. First up, a trip to the vet for this guy. Then choosing a new background/border fabric for this. Binding this. Time to make some appointments and then off to work until 9. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Machine quilting, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Harmony finish!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by katyquilts

I finished two projects this weekend. One is my top secret SQT Swap quilt and the other is my little Harmony quilt for Lori’s QAL at Humble Quilts. Mine finished at 15″ square. I went with what seems to be … Continue reading →

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QOV #12

Posted on April 9, 2013 by katyquilts

I started quilting QOV #12 yesterday morning. Nothing fancy here, just a basic piano key border and some loopy quilting in the middle. I am happy with it. No tension problems. I used Glide thread in Khaki. I was able … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on April 8, 2013 by katyquilts

Not much sewing happened over the weekend. I did get the QOV loaded and ready to quilt I also started throwing some bright triangles up on the design wall. I cut these with my 6″ HST die during my cleaning … Continue reading →

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Frame Friday

Posted on April 6, 2013 by katyquilts

I have been a bit frustrated with Barney lately. But armed with some great advice and help from a new online friend (Hi Nancy!), I am trying again! She told me about Glide thread and Magnaglide bobbins. I LOVE them! … Continue reading →

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