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Another QOV 

Posted on June 21, 2017 by katyquilts

This one was also pieced by Nadine. I think it is a Missouri Star pattern, but I don’t know the name. I didn’t want the quilting to detract from the piecing so I kept it simple. I used my wavy … Continue reading →

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QOV Week Continues….

Posted on June 20, 2017 by katyquilts

…….with this lovely from Nadine.   I used a pantograph called Loop the Loop, one of my favorites. Here is the back.  I’ve been using a new 60 weight Glide thread and I’m loving it! It blends beautifully with all … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Red QOV

Posted on June 19, 2017 by katyquilts

I absolutely love this red QOV made by Joan! As soon as I saw it, I knew I would use Candy Apple Red Glide thread on this. I chose a pantograph called Sumptuous. It gives a lot of texture without … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Vintage Stars

Posted on June 18, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m still working at hand quilting this top. The quilting doesn’t seem to show much though. Here is the back. I have 8 of 30 blocks  quilted so far. I love how the person who made these blocks made her … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 9 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Broken Dishes Baby Quilt

Posted on June 16, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished the binding on this baby quilt while traveling. I like having baby quilts on hand for gifts so this is another to add to that pile. I gave two away last month. The colors are much brighter than … Continue reading →

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Stress Quilting

Posted on June 14, 2017 by katyquilts

Do you quilt when you are stressed? I do. But I don’t want a complicated project to sew.  While waiting for news last week about my sweet father in law, I grabbed these HST blocks and started sewing them together. … Continue reading →

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Vintage Stars

Posted on June 13, 2017 by katyquilts

Thank you are all of your sweet comments. I’m sure you’ve noticed that I’m behind on responding again. The trip we made was to see my sweet father in law who is now in hospice care. He is staying at … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday 

Posted on June 7, 2017 by katyquilts

Recently, I cut out pieces for another new quilt. The colors are all blues, browns, creams, and tans. I might use this as a leader ender project. Maybe not. Of course I had to sew a few together just to … Continue reading →

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Another Vintage Top!

Posted on June 5, 2017 by katyquilts

We had a great weekend! Yesterday, Mr. Wonderful and I went to a local antique fest. I brought home another vintage quilt to hand quilt. The dashing is missing on the top edge. I wonder if I should try to … Continue reading →

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

Black and White

Posted on June 3, 2017 by katyquilts

The drive home from my parents is just about 500 miles. I listen to audio books when I go by myself. Sometimes I stop at thrift stores along the way. This time, I decided to stop and take black and … Continue reading →

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