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This and That Tuesday

Posted on April 23, 2013 by katyquilts

It’s a busy day with lots to do. First up, a trip to the vet for this guy. Then choosing a new background/border fabric for this. Binding this. Time to make some appointments and then off to work until 9. … Continue reading →

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Machine piecing hexagons-Tutorial

Posted on April 21, 2013 by katyquilts

I thought since I was working on this quilt anyway, that I would create a tutorial on machine piecing hexagons. I have already shown that I cut my hexagons and then mark the seams with a pencil like this: When … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Hexagons, Tutorials, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

A little hand piecing

Posted on April 20, 2013 by katyquilts

Last night, as I watched coverage of the Boston manhunt, I added some of the prepared hexagons to this miniature. I don’t think I will add any more hexagons but I need to figure out how to finish it. Right … Continue reading →

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In place of regularly scheduled programming….

Posted on April 18, 2013 by katyquilts

No sewing too place yesterday due to a migraine. Hate those things! Anyway, wonderful hubby picked up meds from the pharmacy and felt enough better to go to Salvation Army with my girls for a half hour last night. I … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Get it Done Goals

Posted on April 17, 2013 by katyquilts

April 15th has come and gone and yes, my taxes are done! Yayyy! I thought I would revisit the rest of my goals for the month and see how I am doing. 1. Quilt and bind one more service quilt. … Continue reading →

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Look for the helpers

Posted on April 16, 2013 by katyquilts

Praying for our nation today and thankful for all our helpers.

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BlogLovin’

Posted on April 15, 2013 by katyquilts

I am not sure how you all keep track of blogs you enjoy, I generally bookmark them and check periodically to see if something is new. Probably not the most efficient method! However, BlogLovin’ is a way to keep track … Continue reading →

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Harmony QAL Progress

Posted on April 14, 2013 by katyquilts

After work at the library, I pulled out more scraps to make the border for my little Harmony quilt from the QAL hosted by Lori over at Humble Quilts. I had some scraps already cut to 2 1/2 x 3 … Continue reading →

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QOV #12

Posted on April 9, 2013 by katyquilts

I started quilting QOV #12 yesterday morning. Nothing fancy here, just a basic piano key border and some loopy quilting in the middle. I am happy with it. No tension problems. I used Glide thread in Khaki. I was able … Continue reading →

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What was I thinking? or How Sharpies Saved the Day

Posted on April 3, 2013 by katyquilts

I am working away at my goals for the month. It seems I forgot a big one on the list: taxes. Blech!!!! Maybe my productivity in other areas is a result of trying to ignore the biggie. Anyway, the April … Continue reading →

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