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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Daisies 

Posted on January 12, 2018 by katyquilts

This is my last finish for 2017. These vintage blocks were purchased at an estate sale a few years ago. I love finishing these old projects! The appliqué bits were all basted. I used black pearl cotton to appliqué these … Continue reading →

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QOV 2017

Posted on January 11, 2018 by katyquilts

I quilted quite a few tops this past year for my Stitching Sisters QOV Group. But I also pieced a few tops myself and quilted them up. Here are the QOVs I made last year. Have a great day!

Posted in Finishes, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Work in Progress Wednesday 

Posted on January 10, 2018 by katyquilts

Not a great deal of progress in the sewing department. I helped out with mailings at church yesterday and have been trying to get some housecleaning done as well.  It took me forever too decide on a layout for these … Continue reading →

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2017 Baby Quilts

Posted on January 9, 2018 by katyquilts

I just love making baby quilts! It’s a great chance to try out ideas on a small scale. I also love a quick finish! Here are the baby quilts I completed this past year. Have a great day! Linking up … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Jeep Quilt 

Posted on January 8, 2018 by katyquilts

I disciplined myself to finish the granny square top and started playing with these tumblers. I’m not happy with the layout yet, so I’ll keep tweaking it. I had purchased several yards of this border print for the backing, but … Continue reading →

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This and That Saturday

Posted on January 6, 2018 by katyquilts

This has been catch up week. First on the agenda this week was putting away all the decorations. I’m amazed that this glass ornament has survived all these years! Since I haven’t been sewing much, I thought I’d share some … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Stairway to Heaven

Posted on January 5, 2018 by katyquilts

I finished this quilt, made from my dad’s shirts in time to give it to my mom for Christmas. I was a little surprised to realize most of his shirts were darker colors. Then my sister reminded that it was … Continue reading →

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Selfish Sewing

Posted on January 4, 2018 by katyquilts

Other than putting the granny square blocks up on the design wall, I haven’t been in the sewing room all week. I’ve been dealing with the aftermath of the holidays, cleaning and putting away decorations. We had guests for nearly … Continue reading →

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2017 Hand Quilted Quilts

Posted on January 3, 2018 by katyquilts

At the beginning of each year, I enjoy taking a look back at the quilts I have finished the year before. I’ve sorted them out into categories and will share these posts here and there during the month of January. … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 14 Comments

French General Granny Squares

Posted on January 2, 2018 by katyquilts

I had absolutely nothing on the design wall, so I pulled these blocks out. I found the perfect border fabric while shopping with Zenia last summer. I have the sashing strips cut and keeping everything together in this tote meant … Continue reading →

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