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Sunday

Posted on May 13, 2018 by katyquilts

Happy Mother’s Day! Here are my four amazing kids. Spring has finally arrived in Michigan! I love the flowering trees. I just wished the blossoms lasted longer. Have a beautiful day! Notice how the flowers grow. They do not toil … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on May 12, 2018 by katyquilts

I finished piecing the top for the wedding quilt. And I added a border to this Puss in the Corner top. I even got the bindings made for both of these as well as the binding for a QOV that … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on May 9, 2018 by katyquilts

I’ve been working on blocks for the wedding quilt for my niece. The small squares finish at 2 inches. I’m trying to decide if a 6 inch sashing is too wide. I wanted lots of white space for quilting fun. … Continue reading →

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Den Haan and Wagenmakers Part Two

Posted on May 8, 2018 by katyquilts

Sunday I drove over to the western part of the state to visit Daughter#3 and SIL for the day. It was such a great day! We went out to lunch and did a little shopping. They gave me some wonderful … Continue reading →

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Tip for Keeping Strip Sets Straight

Posted on May 7, 2018 by katyquilts

I’ve started working on the wedding quilt for my niece. She wanted something classic and yellow. So I’m doing some strip piecing. I used my Accuquilt Studio Cutter to cut a whole bunch of 2 1/2 inch strips. Have you … Continue reading →

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Disappointment

Posted on May 5, 2018 by katyquilts

Notice anything missing here? Yeah, Friday should be sitting there instead of in this box. Due to a shipping snafu, the track supports didn’t arrive with my machine on April 20th. They were delivered this past Wednesday, but when I … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Churn Dash

Posted on May 4, 2018 by katyquilts

It’s done! Remember the sad quilt that hubby bought me for my birthday? I took it apart and it has been requilted and bound. Here are a couple before shots to refresh your memory. And here are a few when … Continue reading →

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Den Haan and Wagenmakers

Posted on May 3, 2018 by katyquilts

Daughter #3 and SIL went to Amsterdam to celebrate their anniversary. Guess where they went? Den Haan and Wagenmakers Quilt shop! I went there when we visited Amsterdam 19 years ago. Here are some photos they took. They went to … Continue reading →

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QOV # 16 and 17

Posted on May 2, 2018 by katyquilts

Here is QOV #17 made by Kathy D. It was the last quilt for Harry and me. He went to his new home on Sunday. I love this top. It looks like denim! Here is the back. This is the … Continue reading →

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QOV #15

Posted on May 1, 2018 by katyquilts

This top was put together by Cheryl. Members of our Stitching Sisters group made the blocks and brought them to our meeting on National QOV Sew Day. This is the pantograph that I used to quilt it. Have a great … Continue reading →

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