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MCM Dollhouse Chronicles

Posted on October 26, 2019 by katyquilts

This week’s update was brought to you by eggs. I used all the flat parts of the carton and an old rotary cutter blade to turn a couple egg cartons into these. They are bricks! I wanted to add some … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday – Vintage Hour Glass

Posted on October 25, 2019 by katyquilts

I can’t believe how quickly I got this little quilt finished! I guess I really missed having a hand quilting project. Once again, I usedthe large Baptist Fan stencil from Fun with Barb. Gosh, I love that texture! I used … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 12 Comments

Wool Pressing Mat Alternative

Posted on October 24, 2019 by katyquilts

Have you tried these? It seems they are the latest gadget to take the quilting world by storm. Here’s one of many I found on Amazon. The reviews are great. They all say it is like pressing your pieces from … Continue reading →

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QOV # 43 and 44

Posted on October 23, 2019 by katyquilts

I wanted to post these last two QOVs together. They were made by sisters, Val and Kath, from our Stitching Sisters group. And as a big bonus, I have pattern information! Kathy wrote to me, “The quilt tops you have … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

QOV #42

Posted on October 22, 2019 by katyquilts

Here is another QOV top made by Edie. The pantograph is from Urban Elementz . Have a great day! This post contains affiliate links.

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QOVs #40 and 41

Posted on October 21, 2019 by katyquilts

I’m working on Quilts of Valor again this week. As usual, I have no pattern info. I’m just going the quilting. This top was pieced by Nadine. This top was pieced by Edie. These pantos are available through Urban Elementz … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on October 20, 2019 by katyquilts

I finished the quilting! Hubby was out of town last week and I worked on it every time I sat down. I used unbleached muslin on the back and used part of the original backing as binding strips. I hope … Continue reading →

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MCM Dollhouse Chronicles

Posted on October 19, 2019 by katyquilts

There has been progress on my little mid mod dollhouse! I finally got around to painting the exterior. And I made and painted a little for since it didn’t come with one. Oops! The screws were a wee bit long! … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Almost Amish

Posted on October 18, 2019 by katyquilts

This time it really is done! The quilting went faster the second time around. I always love doing Lori’s Quilt Alongs. I added the border as I wanted it a little bigger on my table. Have a great day! Linking … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Small Quilts, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

Vintage Hour Glass

Posted on October 17, 2019 by katyquilts

Thank you for all of your help choosing a background for my little hexie project. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices. This little quilt is coming along much faster than expected. I’ve had a hard time putting it down! … Continue reading →

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