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Die Cutters Part 3

Posted on January 19, 2021 by katyquilts

This is my third post regarding die cutters. I’m not going to lie, die cutters are not inexpensive. I looked long and hard before I purchased my Accuquilt Studio Cutter. In the end, it is right up there with my … Continue reading →

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A Little Something New

Posted on January 18, 2021 by katyquilts

I wanted to start something new, so I turned to Pinterest and revisited the many things I’ve pinned. I found a lovely little antique doll quilt and decided to reproduce it. Here are my pieces. I cut them using these … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching ~ Sorting Hexies

Posted on January 17, 2021 by katyquilts

I realized my change of plans on this project required a few more Hexies. I swear they are like sourdough! I use this little die cutter from Fiskars to cut my index cards. I found some Hexies in the stash … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on January 16, 2021 by katyquilts

It’s hard to believe that in just a few hours, you can go from this…. ….to this….. But it’s true! As I’ve reflected on our time in Michigan, I realize I didn’t take enough photos. This is one of my … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Hourglass

Posted on January 15, 2021 by katyquilts

This was actually my first finish after I got back to Michigan, but I wanted to gift it before sharing. I freehanded all the quilting, hiding little messages here and there. It was a healing quilt for me to make. … Continue reading →

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Die Cutters Part 2

Posted on January 14, 2021 by katyquilts

I shared a bit yesterday about my Accuquilt studio die cutter. Today I’m going to discuss a big about the differences between the GO! Cutters and my studio cutter. All are made and sold by Accuquilt . Let’s start with … Continue reading →

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How a Die Cutter Works

Posted on January 13, 2021 by katyquilts

I get questions from time to time about my die cutter. I decided to do a series of posts about it. This is my Accuquilt Studio cutter. You may be more familiar with the GO! Cutter. It is smaller, but … Continue reading →

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Chimney Sweep Blocks

Posted on January 12, 2021 by katyquilts

I made four of these Chimney Sweep blocks a number of years ago and then never did anything with them. I put them on my UFO list for this year. I decided I liked this block enough to make more. … Continue reading →

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Window Pane Blocks

Posted on January 11, 2021 by katyquilts

A number of years ago, I made a Quilt of Valor using this block pattern. I cut out a few more blocks one day when I was cleaning up scraps. I just found the pieces and decided to put them … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Change of Plans

Posted on January 10, 2021 by katyquilts

I was thinking of using this for the doll quilt swap I’m participating in this year, but I’m just not loving it. I don’t t want to send something I’m not crazy about. I had to stop and baste more … Continue reading →

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