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WIP Wednesday

Posted on January 13, 2016 by katyquilts

I got my bow tie blocks set together with the Civil War a Generals panel.  I wanted this to be a small wall quilt. But it just kept clamoring for wide borders. I finally relented. It is now on the … Continue reading →

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This and That Tuesday

Posted on January 12, 2016 by katyquilts

I had the day off yesterday and hubby is out of town. Usually, that is the perfect chance to get a lot done. It didn’t quite work out that way though. I started the day clearing the driveway since we’ve … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday ~ Bow Ties

Posted on January 11, 2016 by katyquilts

Last fall, I participated in a block swap hosted by Barb at Fun with Barb. I received this lovely pile of blocks back. I have been thinking about using them to surround a center panel. I bought both of these … Continue reading →

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Vintage Quilts

Posted on January 9, 2016 by katyquilts

I love old quilts. The stories they could tell! Here are a few I spotted recently at a local antique mall.             This last one is my favorite. Do you think that “H” block was intentional?  Happy … Continue reading →

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2015 Baby/Toddler Quilts

Posted on January 7, 2016 by katyquilts

During January, I am showing groups of quilts that I finished last year. This is mainly for my own benefit as it is a record of the quilts I have made without having to wade through a year’s worth of … Continue reading →

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UFO Parade 2016

Posted on January 6, 2016 by katyquilts

I spent some time on Monday looking through my UFOs to make a new list for this year. I actually didn’t find quite as many as I expected to! Some of these will be familiar :). I cut these triangles … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on January 5, 2016 by katyquilts

I got the blocks for the double 4 patch together. Wouldn’t you know it, I got one 4 patch turned the wrong way and it is right smack dab in the middle! Ugh! I did not notice until I looked … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday ~ Double 4 Patch

Posted on January 4, 2016 by katyquilts

I mentioned in a previous post that I wanted to make  a throw quilt for a friend I met through my job. In bits and pieces of time over the holidays, I got my blocks done. I decided to make … Continue reading →

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2015 UFO Review

Posted on January 2, 2016 by katyquilts

Last January, I posted a list of UFOs that I found in my sewing room. It was not all inclusive, I found  a few more throughout the year. But it was a list of UFOs that I wanted to eventually … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Calamity Jane!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by katyquilts

I finished her off!    It is with great relief that I present to you, Calamity Jane.    Her piecing is humble.       Her quilting is simple.      And she did not want to cooperate for pictures.    Rebellious … Continue reading →

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