Category Archives: Tutorials

Washing an Old Quilt 

Posted on December 19, 2017 by katyquilts

I shared this finish with you last week and mentioned that I washed it when I was finished. I wanted to show you how I washed this . First, I decided to wash this as it was dirty and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Tutorials, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 9 Comments

My Go To Baby Quilt Pattern/Tutorial

Posted on December 13, 2017 by katyquilts

It seems like every time I turn around, someone else I know is having a baby! I thought I would show you a quick way to make a baby quilt using just one charm pack and some background yardage. First, … Continue reading →

Posted in 52 Quilters, Baby Quilts, Tutorials, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Block Tutorial

Posted on October 11, 2017 by katyquilts

I made 12 more blocks from bright solids and sewed this top together. I thought you might want to see how I made these blocks. I was inspired by Bonnie Hunter’s Scrappy Mountain Majesty pattern that is free on her … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Tutorials, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Trimming HSTs with a Die Cutter~ Tutorial

Posted on October 5, 2017 by katyquilts

There are a million ways to make half square triangles. Well, maybe not a million, but a lot. Many involve trimming as a final step. I hate trimming. It’s one reason I love my Accuquilt die cutter. But every now … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Tutorials, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Binding on the Long Arm

Posted on September 12, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m nearing the finish line for my log cabin quilt. I know of several long armers that add the binding to the quilt before removing it from the frame. I decided I would give it a try with this quilt.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Tutorials, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Facings Tutorial

Posted on August 9, 2017 by katyquilts

I shared this finish with you last week, but I took pictures while making the facing as I thought some of you might be interested in learning how I did it. First I cut 2 1/2 inch strips and pressed … Continue reading →

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Choosing Pantographs

Posted on September 6, 2016 by katyquilts

I get questions about pantographs that I use on my long arm all the time. I’ve been wanting to put together a post discussing these as I thought  it would be helpful to new long armers. And here it is! … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Tutorials | 18 Comments

Pantograph Tutorial

Posted on August 18, 2016 by katyquilts

Someone recently asked me how I line up my pantographs for quilting. It’s a bit hard to explain, so I thought I would do a tutorial here. This beautiful top was made by Kathy from our Stitching Sisters QOV group. … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Tutorials, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

TBThursday – Mini Trip Around the World/Border Tutorial

Posted on June 9, 2016 by katyquilts

Here ‘s another older quilt that I made. Actually, I need to qualify that. I and my friend Anonymous made this. I bought this vintage block on e-Bay, added borders, quilted and finished it. I love it! This is another quilt … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Throwback Thursday, Tutorials, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Appliqué Prep

Posted on May 29, 2016 by katyquilts

I’ve been prepping more pieces for my Gwennie Inspired Medallion QAL. I told you I was slow at this! I am no expert on the A word, but I thought I’d show you how I prep my leaves for appliqué. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gwennie inspired Medallion QAL, Tutorials, Uncategorized | 17 Comments