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Improv Curves Part 3

Posted on March 30, 2021 by katyquilts

I decided to cut my blocks down to 8 inch squares. Then I played with a few more ideas. Ultimately, I ended up with this. I think I will quilt this on the long arm so it will get packed … Continue reading →

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More Improv Curves

Posted on March 30, 2021 by katyquilts

I’ve made 16 blocks so far and decided to play a bit. Several of these have potential. I may make a few more blocks and then decide. Have a great day!

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Meet Jack, Cactus Jack

Posted on March 29, 2021 by katyquilts

This is a photo of our house when we moved in. That tree in front of the door had to go. So we had it moved to the other side of the driveway. I loved it! Alas, the tree did … Continue reading →

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Sewing Improv Curves

Posted on March 29, 2021 by katyquilts

Here’s my fabric pull for a new project. I cut pieces that are roughly 11 inch squares. I layered them in pairs and freehand cut two curves. Then I switch the middle pieces. This is what they look like after … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on March 28, 2021 by katyquilts

I have four of sixteen rows done! It’s amazing what a difference quilting makes. I’ve replaced a few triangles here and there. Here’s another look at the back. Have a great day!

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Bits and Pieces

Posted on March 27, 2021 by katyquilts

I found more bits and pieces hidden in with my hand dyed fabric. This first group has a lot of potential. Not sure what I was thinking here. Or here…. Hmmmm…..this gives me ideas…. I’m glad I saved these pieces … Continue reading →

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Scraps

Posted on March 25, 2021 by katyquilts

I brought a bag of little scrappy strips out here with me last fall. I sorted them roughly by length. And started sewing them together. It’s good mindless work when the solar panel installers are banging overhead. I have no … Continue reading →

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Improv Progress

Posted on March 25, 2021 by katyquilts

I got my improv piece all together and started quilting. Here is my set up. I’d forgotten how much drag there is, even with a small quilt. I started with all vertical lines. Then I added horizontal lines. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Sawtooth Diamond in a Square

Posted on March 24, 2021 by katyquilts

I’m so loving this color combination! Time to add more triangles. And more. And finally, borders. Next, I will make binding and then pack this up to quilt on the long arm. I think this needs lots of feathers. Have … Continue reading →

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More Hand Dyed Pieces

Posted on March 23, 2021 by katyquilts

I was looking for a backing fabric in my hand dyes. I didn’t find one, but I did come across a few other interesting pieces I had forgotten about. Some of these would be fun just to free motion quilt. … Continue reading →

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