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A Quilting Rabbit Trail

Posted on July 12, 2021 by katyquilts

Amelia Brown’s Rooster Medallion finally got her turn on the frame! I even started quilting. But I was not loving it. I was feeling really stumped here. So I turned to Pinterest and got lost in the world of Welsh … Continue reading →

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A Few PSAs From Willy

Posted on July 11, 2021 by katyquilts

It’s my birthday! I’m two years old today! I knew you needed to know this! That’s the most important PSA. She also wanted to tell you that she will be hosting a virtual garage sale soon. She will start with … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on July 11, 2021 by katyquilts

All of my slow stitching lately, has been focused on the Ladies Aid BOM, hosted by Barbara Brackman. I’m now caught up and waiting for the next block to be released on August 1st. Here is block three. I really … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on July 10, 2021 by katyquilts

I finished taking apart this quilt top. Now I need to figure out if I have enough of the green I like for alternate blocks. I ordered more QOV labels from Spoonflower. These should last me a while. Mr. Wonderful’s … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Maple Leaves

Posted on July 9, 2021 by katyquilts

I have a fun finish to share with you this week. This top belongs to a friend of my mom’s. I think it was made by an aunt in the 1970s. She asked me to finish it for her. The … Continue reading →

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Leader/Ender Block Tutorial

Posted on July 7, 2021 by katyquilts

I’ve finally finished these leader/ender blocks! I’ve been asked to do a tutorial for these. They are very simple. For one 12 inch block, you will need 40 scrap squares cut at 2 inches, 8 background squares cut at 2 … Continue reading →

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Amelia’s Rooster Medallion

Posted on July 6, 2021 by katyquilts

Time for a little update. Amelia has taken a backseat for a while, but I’m back to working on this. I got the next round added. It now measures 43 inches square. The next round in the original was made … Continue reading →

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This and That Monday

Posted on July 5, 2021 by katyquilts

I finished my second block for the Ladies Aid BOM. Those little leaves were a challenge for me. We had these three little monkeys stay with us last weekend. They sure keep us laughing! But they are not real cooperative … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Back Basting Appliqué

Posted on July 4, 2021 by katyquilts

I mentioned last week that I’m going to attempt the applique blocks that Barbara Brackman is offering as a BOM called the Ladies Aid AlbumQuilt. I have the first block done and a second well under way. I learned the … Continue reading →

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Independence Day 2021

Posted on July 4, 2021 by katyquilts

Each year on Independence Day, I reread the Declaration of Independence. It never gets old or loses its meaning. In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, … Continue reading →

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