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Quilting

Posted on May 18, 2022 by katyquilts

I was going to do Baptist Fans on this scrappy quilt, but I realized if I did that, the birds in the border would be flying upside down. So I decided to go with this pantograph. I’ve never used it … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on May 17, 2022 by katyquilts

I pulled these blocks out of my vintage stash. I think they all work together color wise, but the size variations…. ooof! My sweet neighbor, Kelly, has been so sweet to send me pictures of my cacti in AZ. Isn’t … Continue reading →

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Quilting for a Friend

Posted on May 16, 2022 by katyquilts

I had the great pleasure of quilting this beauty for a friend last week. It’s huge! This is the pantograph that I used. This is the center of the medallion. I really need to do a border like this some … Continue reading →

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Little Basket Finish

Posted on May 15, 2022 by katyquilts

I quilted my little top on the long arm. I used mono-poly thread and cross hatched it. I didn’t pre-mark and got a bit off on my grid, but it’s fine. This leftover binding was a good fit. Ta daaa! … Continue reading →

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Little Baskets

Posted on May 14, 2022 by katyquilts

I took another online class from Lori at Humble Quilts last week. It was based on her quilt in the current Issue of American Patchwork and Quilting. Here is my first machine appliquéd block. I used a vintage gingham from … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Sawtooth Crib Quilt

Posted on May 13, 2022 by katyquilts

Ta daaaa! This little bit sure has taken a long time! It doesn’t go anywhere in my house, but I couldn’t love it more. I went with the cable border after all. My shoulder does not appreciate the ruler work … Continue reading →

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More Antique Quilts

Posted on May 12, 2022 by katyquilts

I saved some of the best for last! I loved both of these. The one on the left ad such amazing fabrics! This was fun! This bed greeted us just as we came in the door. I didn’t bring any … Continue reading →

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Antique Quilts

Posted on May 11, 2022 by katyquilts

Here are more quilts that I saw at the antique mall. The blocks in this first one appear older than the sashing. I suspect from the feel of it, that there was an older quilt used for batting. This top … Continue reading →

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A Family of Quilts at the Antique Mall

Posted on May 10, 2022 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I rode our bikes to the antique mall last weekend. I saw so many quilts and tops, that I’ll be sharing several posts this week about them. Isn’t this one gorgeous? This is only a quarter of … Continue reading →

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Cleopatra’s Fan

Posted on May 9, 2022 by katyquilts

I bought some new AccuQuilt Dies recently. I’m working on some secret sewing lately and making a sample block of this was my reward for getting one of those projects done. This is called Cleopatra’s Fan. This was not on … Continue reading →

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