Category Archives: Modern Quilts

Finish It Up Friday

Posted on August 14, 2015 by katyquilts

My finish for today is the little Sister quilt. Here it is before washing.       And here are some after washing.         And the back.      I learned that I need to use more registration marks when doing … Continue reading →

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BQF 2015 Small Quilt Category

Posted on May 15, 2015 by katyquilts

If you are visiting my blog for the first time, welcome! I hope you will take a few minutes to look around. I love traditional quilts, modern quilts, art quilts, pretty much anything and everything quilt related.  For those of … Continue reading →

Posted in BQF, Free Motion Quilting, Modern Quilts | 31 Comments

Bloggers Quilt Festival Spring 2015

Posted on May 15, 2015 by katyquilts

It’s that time of year again! I love the BQF hosted each spring and fall by Amy at Amy’s Creative Side. If you are visiting my blog for the first time, Welcome! I hope you will take a few minutes … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday!

Posted on April 24, 2015 by katyquilts

I am so excited to share my finished City Sampler with you! As you may recall, Daughter #1 gave me Tula Pink’s City Sampler book for my birthday. I started making blocks on March 18th. I finished the hand sewing … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Free Motion Quilting, Fresh Modern Quilts, Modern Quilts, Solids | 30 Comments

Nail Polish

Posted on August 14, 2014 by katyquilts

I used the free pattern from The Fat Quarter Shop to create this little Nail Polish quilt top last night. I used my hand dyed fabrics for the “polish” in the bottle and solids for the rest. I will use hand … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on June 14, 2014 by katyquilts

Yesterday, I was finally able to take a little time to sit down and actually sew in my new room! It was glorious! It isn’t 100% done but it is so close. Just need to move my long arm machine … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on June 4, 2014 by katyquilts

Working until 9 last night meant no work in the sewing room for me. Hubby worked hard on the office though. He is in the stage where things look worse before they get better! Lots of sorting going on. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fresh Modern Quilts, Modern Quilts, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Another Shirting Quilt

Posted on April 26, 2014 by katyquilts

Today is Daughter #2’s baby shower! I can still hardly believe she is pregnant and Baby Q is due in just 7 weeks! Here is the quilt I will be giving her today. Sorry for the not so great picture. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Fresh Modern Quilts, Modern Quilts, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Sunday

Posted on March 30, 2014 by katyquilts

Remember these? They turned into this: Which turned into this: I took some pictures at an angle so hopefully the quilting will show. Even though this only measures 22″ square, I still quilted it with the long arm. Sometimes it … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Free Motion Quilting, Fresh Modern Quilts, Modern Quilts, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on February 12, 2014 by katyquilts

First of all, thank you all so much for the lovely comments regarding our beautiful grand son, Baby L. Even from a distance he brings so much joy to us! It seems every spare minute, we have been texting, calling, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fresh Modern Quilts, Modern Quilts, Uncategorized | 4 Comments