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Jelly Rolls

Posted on April 9, 2015 by katyquilts

Aren’t new jelly rolls the cutest things?  So beautiful that they can be hard to even open! But I did.   This was a gift from Daughter #1. Isn’t it lovely? This is Amy Butler’s Hapi line.  The only downside to … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on April 8, 2015 by katyquilts

I made 12 more blocks for my City Sampler quilt. Here are a few.  I decided I should lay them out in color families to make sure I am keeping things balanced.  Apparently, I am partial to green!  I am … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits

Posted on April 7, 2015 by katyquilts

It seems most of my posts are random tidbits lately. I work on one project for a bit and then go on to something else. Apparently I have project ADD. Here are some bits I prepared for a new little … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on April 6, 2015 by katyquilts

I finished the last QOV that I had here so this week I will work on some of my other projects. First, a few City Sampler blocks.    I also hope to take a little time to clean the tracks … Continue reading →

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He is Risen!

Posted on April 5, 2015 by katyquilts

I thought I would republish this Easter post from several years ago (2010, was I really blogging that long ago?). Enjoy! And Happy Easter to all of you, Katy

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A New Machine

Posted on April 4, 2015 by katyquilts

Hubby and I did some bumming around yesterday. We stopped in a few antique shops and he bought me this:  This little gem dates to 1949 and was made by the Betsy Ross Sewing Company in Chicago. Isn’t it cute? … Continue reading →

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This and That Thursday

Posted on April 2, 2015 by katyquilts

I spent the morning before work doing a little bit of everything in the sewing room. I found some scrappy hourglass blocks and pieced them together into a small top.  I loaded this last QOV. And if it looks familiar, … Continue reading →

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Looking for a bit of help here….

Posted on April 1, 2015 by katyquilts

Daughter #1 bought me this lovely bundle of Betty Dear by Robert Kauffman for Christmas.      I have an idea of how I want to use these in a lovely bed quilt for summer but am in need of … Continue reading →

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For lack of Vision….

Posted on March 31, 2015 by katyquilts

Remember these?   I came across them last night while rummaging around in the sewing room. I started them a couple years ago. Got bored. Put them away. Got them out again when Aunt Marti from 52 Quilts announced her block … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on March 30, 2015 by katyquilts

In between comfort quilts and QOVs, I have continued to work on my City Sampler blocks.  I am up to 25 now.  I got two done just now while this little guy is napping.  Here is one of the shelter … Continue reading →

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