Category Archives: Vintage Quilts

Treasure!

Posted on May 7, 2020 by katyquilts

I decided to check out Facebook Marketplace the other day and came across this ad. I contacted the seller right away, but it was already pending. When the buyer was a no show, the seller asked if I was still … Continue reading →

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Another Vintage Top

Posted on February 25, 2020 by katyquilts

Remember when hubby and I went to antique shops on New Years? I passed on this quilt top. But since February is my birth month, I went back and got it for myself. Do you ever buy gifts for yourself? … Continue reading →

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Vintage Quilts

Posted on January 4, 2020 by katyquilts

No dollhouse work has happened over the holidays. But Mr. Wonderful and I hit up a few antique places on New Years Day. Here are some lovely quilts I saw. I’m trying to date this last one. I think this … Continue reading →

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Vintage Hourglass Update

Posted on November 7, 2019 by katyquilts

I know, you’ve seen this before. But since then, I washed it. It crinkled nicely, and it also bled profusely. You can really see the bleeding on the back. I washed it again with color catchers and a bit more … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday – Vintage Hour Glass

Posted on October 25, 2019 by katyquilts

I can’t believe how quickly I got this little quilt finished! I guess I really missed having a hand quilting project. Once again, I usedthe large Baptist Fan stencil from Fun with Barb. Gosh, I love that texture! I used … Continue reading →

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Vintage Hour Glass

Posted on October 17, 2019 by katyquilts

Thank you for all of your help choosing a background for my little hexie project. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices. This little quilt is coming along much faster than expected. I’ve had a hard time putting it down! … Continue reading →

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Vintage Hour Glass

Posted on October 8, 2019 by katyquilts

I went to an amazing estate sale last week. I really just wanted to see the massive historic house, but I also found this treasure. It doesn’t have any batting. It appears to have been tied at one time. All … Continue reading →

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Another Quilty Treasure!

Posted on September 11, 2019 by katyquilts

This is another quilty treasure from Arizona. I found this at the same antique mall as the little quilt I shared on Monday. This vintage top came with a poly batting zigzagged to the top and no backing of quilting. … Continue reading →

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Six Pointed Stars

Posted on September 10, 2019 by katyquilts

Remember when I picked up this top and was considering replacing the cornerstones? I got some great ideas from all of you, but Kathy D. left a comment that really made sense. She asked what the end goal was for … Continue reading →

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A Little Quilt

Posted on September 9, 2019 by katyquilts

I went to an antique mall with my son last week. I saw this little quilt and had to bring it home. It’s a child sized quilt and tied without any batting. That makes sense for Arizona. The fabrics are … Continue reading →

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