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IDWMonday

Posted on October 30, 2017 by katyquilts

We had a wonderful, but very busy weekend. By last night, I was itching to play a little. So I grabbed this little container of random 4 patches. These will finish at 2 inches. Here is one option. And another. … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday~ Vintage Broken Dishes

Posted on October 29, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m ready to start my next hand quilting project. I have this vintage crib quilt top back together and basted for hand quilting. I found a package of Mountain Mist Blue Ribbon batting in my stash. I’m not sure they … Continue reading →

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Random Saturday 

Posted on October 28, 2017 by katyquilts

Fall is most definitely here! I figured it was about time I got out this fall quilt. I also wanted to let you know that Accuquilt has some awesome sales through the end of October. I used my dies to make that … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Pyramids

Posted on October 27, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m so excited to share this finish with you today! I purchased this vintage top on eBay quite a few years ago and I so enjoyed hand quilting it over the last couple months. Here’s a look at the back. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics, Vintage Quilts | 24 Comments

The Best Laid Plans….

Posted on October 26, 2017 by katyquilts

Well, I finally have this little top together. And I even have the backing fabric ready. But it is on hold now because I loaded this up and started quilting it first. And before I got very far at all, … Continue reading →

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If you give a mouse a cookie….

Posted on October 25, 2017 by katyquilts

….he’s going to want a glass of milk….. That’s how the children’s book goes. The moral is that one thing leads to another. That’s exactly how this project got started! After I basted a small quilt on the longarm, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Quilting a Baby Quilt

Posted on October 23, 2017 by katyquilts

My friend, Donna, pieced this top for a baby shower gift and asked me to quilt it for her. Isn’t it cute? This pantograph is from Urban Elementz and it is called Windblown. I love this horseshoe print! Here is a look … Continue reading →

Posted in Customer Quilts, Finishes, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

This and That

Posted on October 22, 2017 by katyquilts

I am home! It is hard to believe that just a year ago I was finishing last minute packing to head to Arizona for the winter. Visiting this time truly felt like going home! We spent most of our time … Continue reading →

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AZ State Fair

Posted on October 21, 2017 by katyquilts

We are traveling home today after a wonderful time in AZ with our son and his family. Last weekend we went to the Arizona State Fair and I took photos of some of the quilts. Enjoy! I couldn’t believe this … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ HSTs Quilt

Posted on October 20, 2017 by katyquilts

I cut the pieces for this quilt before I had my  Accuquilt die cutter, I think it was back in 2012. I cut them at the same time that I cut out Daughter #1’s wedding quilt. The top was pieced … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Finishes, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 19 Comments