Category Archives: Vintage Quilts

Decisions, Decisions

Posted on June 8, 2017 by katyquilts

I was getting ready to baste this top for quilting, when I remembered a couple other vintage tops I had stored away. I bought both of these from the same dealer at an antique fair quite a few years ago. … 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 →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Baby Top

Posted on June 2, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished the hand quilting on this little quilt the day that the last of my kids went home. I’m so pleased with how it turned out! I didn’t make any attempt to square it up. The fans may seem … Continue reading →

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Vintage Quilts and a Batting Question

Posted on May 11, 2017 by katyquilts

First of all, I had lots of questions regarding the batting I am using in the little vintage quilt I shared yesterday. I wish I could tell you all what it is, but I can’t. It was a piece of … Continue reading →

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A Sweet Little Find

Posted on May 6, 2017 by katyquilts

While on a recent antique jaunt with hubby, I found this lovely crib quilt top! I love how the blocks are all very orderly on the left, but on the far right, things get a bit wonky! This picture shows … Continue reading →

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Believe it or not….

Posted on April 18, 2017 by katyquilts

Thank you all for your input regarding the placement of the daisy blocks! Hopefully, I can get them stitched together soon. Since I finished  the vintage quilt top that I was recently  working on, I’m actually hunting around for another … Continue reading →

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TBThursday ~ Finishing Vintage Quilt Tops

Posted on December 22, 2016 by katyquilts

It’s been a busy week with the holidays and family, so I thought I would pull a few things from the archives to share with you today. These are all vintage quilt tops that I finished by quilting them on … Continue reading →

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TBT ~ Antique Quilts

Posted on November 10, 2016 by katyquilts

Here’s another Throwback Thursday post for you! Today I am sharing a few of my antique treasures with you. I bought this first one up in Traverse City , MI a few years ago while traveling with hubby. It is … Continue reading →

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Antique Quilts

Posted on August 9, 2016 by katyquilts

Hubby had a couple meetings in Detroit yesterday and I tagged along for the ride. We stopped on a little antiques hope on the way home and found these lovely items. This top was my favorite, but way out of … Continue reading →

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Another Baptist Fan Quilt!

Posted on April 23, 2016 by katyquilts

I have another quilt quilted with the Baptist Fan design to share with you today. This one was made by my husband’s grandmother, Effie. It has lots of wonderful 1930’s fabrics.  I love the string blocks mixed with the 9 patches.  This … Continue reading →

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