Category Archives: Vintage Quilts

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on August 29, 2021 by katyquilts

Remember this lovely top that my friend, Zenia, gave to me? I finally got it basted. Now I’m back to trying to decide how to quilt it. Of course, I considered big Baptist Fans. But we have a road trip … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tumbling Blocks

Posted on August 27, 2021 by katyquilts

Willy says, “Is this for me, Mom?“ Not exactly, but you can borrow it, little guy. This was a fun little project from my bucket list. It went together a lot faster than I expected. I used a vintage feedsack … Continue reading →

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Vintage Quilty Stuff

Posted on August 25, 2021 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I went wandering through an antique mall last weekend. I didn’t buy anything, but it’s always fun to look. Here are the quilts and things that caught my eye. I saw the quilt above and had to … Continue reading →

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Surprise #2!

Posted on August 11, 2021 by katyquilts

Ready for another mystery? I also picked up this comforter at the same sale as the one I showed yesterday. Looks like someone else had already started snipping ties! I finished the job. Here is the back. Such wonderful mourning … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on August 4, 2021 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I visited Daughter #3 last weekend. We went to a couple estate sales and I snagged this for a couple bucks. Would you have? I had a suspicion about this comforter. So when I got home, I … Continue reading →

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A New Old Top

Posted on June 23, 2021 by katyquilts

Daughter #3 picked this top up for me while she was at an antique shop recently. Isn’t it beautiful? The blocks are only about 4.5 inches. This needs some repairs, but it will be hand quilted for sure. Have a … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Ila’s Favorite

Posted on June 4, 2021 by katyquilts

It’s done! Dear bloggy friend, Ila, sent me this lovely feed sack top last winter. I was immediately smitten with it! It’s nearly all made of feed sacks. It had the craziest seam allowances, but in spite of that, the … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Jack in the Box

Posted on May 28, 2021 by katyquilts

It’s done! My third hand quilting finish of the year, outside of a few minis. The first few pics are before washing. You may be able to see the blue washout pen markings. Gotta love that texture! After I was … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ In for a Penny

Posted on May 14, 2021 by katyquilts

Even with totally reconstructing this, it still finished quickly. It’s small, only about 40 by 50 inches. I used Quilter’s Dream batting and it drapes beautifully. I really enjoyed quilting this. I was almost sad to see it done so … Continue reading →

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Drum Roll, Please…..

Posted on April 30, 2021 by katyquilts

I purchased this tied quilt on August 9, 2020. I deconstructed it in the fall and started hand quilting it on December 3, 2020. I took the last stitch on April 17, 2021. It was worth all the repair work … Continue reading →