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WIP Wednesday ~ 30s Stars

Posted on July 19, 2017 by katyquilts

Remember this top? I pieced it out in Arizona. I had planned to add borders, but then changed my mind. I put it on the frame and it languished there for several days. I wanted to quilt all over free … Continue reading →

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Vintage Quilts Part 3

Posted on July 18, 2017 by katyquilts

I love looking at old quilts for inspiration! I hope you do as well. Here are some more shots taken on our recent travels. I both loved and hated this next one. The top itself was very old and beautifully … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Log Cabins…..Again!

Posted on July 17, 2017 by katyquilts

I still haven’t decided on a layout for these blocks! I have played with them a bit more though. Sometimes, these decisions are just too hard. Sigh. Have a good one.

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Vintage Quilts Part 2

Posted on July 15, 2017 by katyquilts

I saw so many interesting quilts while we were traveling, that I ended up splitting my pictures into 4 posts! I love vintage quilts. I don’t feel a need to buy them all, bug I do enjoy taking pictures for … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Let There Be Light

Posted on July 14, 2017 by katyquilts

It seems like ages since I’ve had a finish to share. And I’m quite pleased with it as well. I still wish I could move some of those tumblers around, but that ain’t happening.  I used a 60 wt Glide … Continue reading →

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Hospice Quilts

Posted on July 13, 2017 by katyquilts

When my dad was in hospice care, he was presented with this quilt.  It is beautiful! And I found it to be such a clever use of leftovers. Little E liked it too! The black really unifies all of these … Continue reading →

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Tumbler Progress

Posted on July 12, 2017 by katyquilts

I mentioned yesterday that I had made progress on this top. I put it in the frame so I couldn’t do anything else until it was done. I wanted to start quilting in the middle, so I basted the edges … Continue reading →

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June/July Goals

Posted on July 11, 2017 by katyquilts

The month is close to half over. Better late than never, right? Here’s a look back at my June goals. 1. I would like to finish the vintage Daisy quilt. Not Done. I did get the blocks together, but I haven’t … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Log Cabins

Posted on July 10, 2017 by katyquilts

We are finally home! It feels wonderful. I went home for a few days before my dad’s memorial service. I did a little sewing and managed to finish the log cabins I worked on in the hotel. Now to decide … Continue reading →

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Vintage Quilts 

Posted on July 9, 2017 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I have traveled far and wide this past week. First to Wisconsin for my dad’s memorial service and then to Missouri for his dad’s service. Both were beautiful, happy, sad times. It is easier knowing they are … Continue reading →

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