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Finish It Up Friday ~ Eagle QOV

Posted on May 25, 2018 by katyquilts

I finished piecing this top and got it quilted before I loaded up the wedding quilt. This is the panto that I used. It is available from Urban Elementz . This is a 15 inch wide design. I love that … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, HQ Forte, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Is Begun Really Half Done?

Posted on May 24, 2018 by katyquilts

I hope so! I gotta say, I had a hard time starting the quilting on this after I loaded it. The piecing is very simple, the quilting would either make or break this one. I wanted a feather border so … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Free Motion Quilting, Fresh Modern Quilts, HQ Forte, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

This and That

Posted on May 23, 2018 by katyquilts

I need a donation quilt, so I pulled out this top that I picked up at our guild’s Trash to Treasure sale. I would like it to be longer. Would it look odd with only top and bottom borders? Or … Continue reading →

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QOV Progress

Posted on May 22, 2018 by katyquilts

I saw a Moda Bake Shop pattern with a layout like this. I’ve been wanting to make a quilt in this pattern for a while and thought this layer cake would be perfect. Nope. Not liking it even a little. … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

DWMonday

Posted on May 21, 2018 by katyquilts

I started another Quilt of Valor. I’m using this layer cake. I used this die and my studio cutter from Accuquilt . By the way, they have a great sale on studio dies right now! And they always have free … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Precuts, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

First a Trail Ride of the Season!

Posted on May 20, 2018 by katyquilts

Yesterday, hubby and I took Oscar on the first trail ride of the season. We went with a group called Michigan Jeeps. The trails were in St. Helen, Michigan. It rained all day, but we still had fun! Jeepers are … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Jelly Roll Quilt

Posted on May 18, 2018 by katyquilts

Here’s my first finish quilted on Friday. I’m surprised how different it feels than my Avante. We are still getting to know each other! You can read my tip for piecing jelly roll quilts here. It’s a game changer for … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Jelly Rolls, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Working Small

Posted on May 16, 2018 by katyquilts

Wow! So many comments on my jelly roll top yesterday! Cutting the strips into smaller bits really makes a huge difference. Hope this helps you all out! I love making big bed quilts. But every now and again, I enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics | 10 Comments

Jelly Roll Race

Posted on May 15, 2018 by katyquilts

I have had a bin of jelly roll strips from Connecting Threads for ages. I finally decided to do something with them. I like the concept of jelly roll race quilts, but I’m not always thrilled with the results. I … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Flight

Posted on May 14, 2018 by katyquilts

I got a couple layer cakes of this line ages ago. You may remember that I was using this “recipe” to make blocks at the Stitching Sisters sew days. While waiting for the rest of the parts for my new … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Wall Monday, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 5 Comments