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Something New

Posted on August 21, 2021 by katyquilts

I bought this stamp for my Aunt Martha kit, but I found another use for it. I love how nicely these work! And I’m p,eased with how my little five inch star turned out. I cut the squares and triangles … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Freedom

Posted on August 20, 2021 by katyquilts

I settled on a design for this small banner. I used this Accuquilt studio die to cut my stars. They also have star dies to fit the Accuquilt GO! I originally wanted a print background, but I couldn’t find anything … Continue reading →

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A New Die!

Posted on August 19, 2021 by katyquilts

I’ve wanted this Accuquilt die for a long time. When it finally showed up at my door, I drew a total blank as far as how I wanted to use it. So I decided to just put some fusible on … Continue reading →

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Progress and Some Q and A

Posted on August 18, 2021 by katyquilts

I told you Monday that my 30s quilt top was demanding more blocks. I made all my 4 patches and got everything ready. I made four blocks while watching the Accuquilt Live show yesterday. Then I fixed this block. A … Continue reading →

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Ladie’s Aid BOM Progress

Posted on August 17, 2021 by katyquilts

I finished the next block for Barbara Brackman’s Ladies Aid BOM. This one seemed to take forever! Here are the five I have done so far. I’m glad that I’ve managed to keep up with this. The next block comes … Continue reading →

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I just can’t leave things alone…

Posted on August 16, 2021 by katyquilts

I finished these blocks at least a month ago, but I haven’t been able to get myself to put them together. I have 42 blocks. I’m sick of making them, but this quilt wants 49 blocks. Some quilts are so … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on August 15, 2021 by katyquilts

I’m in great need of some slow stitching today! I am bushed! I’m taking some rest time before cleaning up the detritus from the weekend sale. I shared this vintage kit that I purchased a while back. My thought was … Continue reading →

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Busy, Busy, Busy

Posted on August 14, 2021 by katyquilts

You probably noticed that I’ve been working on downsizing my collections this summer. Hubby and I are feeling the need to simplify. Eventually, we will be looking for a smaller house here in Michigan. So this weekend we are holding … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Pomegranate

Posted on August 13, 2021 by katyquilts

I got this little top on the frame and quilted up! When I use that blue pen for marking, I always run my quilt through a wash cycle without detergent, to make sure the pen markings are fully rinsed. I … Continue reading →

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Surprise Update

Posted on August 12, 2021 by katyquilts

Remember this quilt that was hiding inside a comforter? It has been reduced to this. I hope to make a mini out of these bits. And this one? Also reduced. Thought there was more usable fabric in this one. I … Continue reading →

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