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Fixing a Quilt on the Longarm

Posted on January 7, 2020 by katyquilts

Every once in a while, I come across a spot on a quilt that needs to be fixed while it is on the long arm. I thought I’d show you how I do that. I had quilted over half of … Continue reading →

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Library Quilt

Posted on January 6, 2020 by katyquilts

I received this beautiful fabric as a gift from my sweet friend, Donna. I used to work as a reference librarian. I loved that job! This matching yardage is from Daughter #3. Inspiration hit and I pulled some more fabrics … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Still Knitting

Posted on January 5, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m still bumbling my way through some knitting projects. This is a dishcloth I knit. It was very tiny after washing. 😂 I started another with smaller needles. I hope it won’t shrink as much. And I made a very … Continue reading →

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Vintage Quilts

Posted on January 4, 2020 by katyquilts

No dollhouse work has happened over the holidays. But Mr. Wonderful and I hit up a few antique places on New Years Day. Here are some lovely quilts I saw. I’m trying to date this last one. I think this … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Square in a Square Doll Quilt

Posted on January 3, 2020 by katyquilts

This is my last finish for 2019! I’m taking part in a doll quilt swap on Instagram and this is the quilt I’ll be sending off. The swap is now closed in case you were wondering. It is machine pieced … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Finishes, Small Quilts, Swaps, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Exciting News from FQS and Some Blog Changes

Posted on January 2, 2020 by katyquilts

Two posts in one day? Sometimes news can’t wait! I received an e-mail as I’m an affiliate for the Fat Quarter Shop with this news: We have changed our daily Flash Sale time from 10 AM CST to 8 AM … Continue reading →

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2019 in Review ~ Quilts of Valor

Posted on January 2, 2020 by katyquilts

In January of each year, I like to look back on my accomplishments from the previous year as I set new goals. This year, I quilted 47 quilt tops for Quilts of Valor that were stitched by others. I also … Continue reading →

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UFO Parade 2019 Results

Posted on January 1, 2020 by katyquilts

Happy New Year! Every year in January, I write a post listing all my current UFOs. This is my follow up post to see how much progress I made toward finishing those UFOs. 1. These blocks are from a swap … Continue reading →

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December/January Goals

Posted on December 31, 2019 by katyquilts

Where has this year gone? Better yet, where has this decade gone? I think I will just focus on this month. Here are the goals I set for myself. 1. Make swap blocks. Does half done count? 2. Finish my … Continue reading →

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A Little Something

Posted on December 30, 2019 by katyquilts

I’m taking part in a doll quilt swap on Instagram again this year. I found a sweet little antique doll quilt to replicate and so I have a jump on my swap quilt. Here are my cut pieces. I used … Continue reading →

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