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How Many One Inch Squares? 😳

Posted on November 20, 2018 by katyquilts

I recently shared an update on my leader/ender project. I decided after that that I really should figure out how many of these four patches I needed. See that? I have 475 and need 1,152. 🙄 Not even halfway. So … Continue reading →

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Virtual Yard Sale

Posted on November 19, 2018 by katyquilts

I’ve decided to go ahead with my sale of items found while cleaning and sorting in the sewing room. As you know, I’m a sucker for vintage UFOs, but things are a bit out of hand! Some if this stuff … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on November 18, 2018 by katyquilts

“”You alone are the LORD. You have made the heavens, The heaven of heavens with all their host, The earth and all that is on it, The seas and all that is in them. You give life to all of … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on November 17, 2018 by katyquilts

I love listening to audio books while sewing or walking. I really enjoyed this historical fiction book about real life Eliza Lucas Pinckney. In the 1700s, she brought indigo production to the US. I highly recommend it. We recently had … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ I Spy

Posted on November 16, 2018 by katyquilts

My biggest November goal has been met with the completion of this quilt for my grandson, Little L. The pattern (yes, I actually followed one) is Once Upon a Time by Bill Kerr and Weeks Ringle. I free hand quilted … Continue reading →

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Lets Talk Binding

Posted on November 15, 2018 by katyquilts

This is one of my most used Accuquilt dies. I use it to make nearly all of my binding. After cutting my strips, I stitch them end to end and press the seam open. This is my pressing setup for … Continue reading →

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Vintage Bow Ties

Posted on November 14, 2018 by katyquilts

I’ll be doing some traveling next month, so I’ve been on the lookout for a hand project to take. Once again, I pulled out these vintage bow tie blocks. Some are sewn into strips already. There is a total of … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ A Pieced Backing

Posted on November 12, 2018 by katyquilts

Generally speaking, I’m not fond of making pieced quilt backs. But I really wanted to use these panels on the back of the quilt I am making for Little L. This is how the backing turned out. All the solids … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Vintage Seven Sisters

Posted on November 11, 2018 by katyquilts

I’ve been slowly working on hand quilting this vintage top and I finally feel like I’m making progress. I’ve done one row of these large fans all the way around the outside edge. You may be able to see the … Continue reading →

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Leader/Ender Update

Posted on November 10, 2018 by katyquilts

I’m pretty sure you’ve all been on the edge of your seats for months now wondering just where my leader/ ender project has been. No? Well, I’ll update you anyway! Here is my bin as it stands today. I admit, … Continue reading →

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