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Pouch Potential

Posted on March 31, 2021 by katyquilts

I had these scraps on the table after trimming my improv curve blocks and decided to do something with them. I ended up with this little piece. I machine quilted it on my Bernina 1030. I think this would make … Continue reading →

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March/April Goals

Posted on March 31, 2021 by katyquilts

Time to look at those goals again! 1. Get back to hand quilting my vintage triangle top. Done! Well, the quilting isn’t done, but I’m working on it again! 2. Finish the Lotta Triangles top. Done! 3. Make another small … Continue reading →

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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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