Category Archives: Vintage Quilts

Another Fun Find

Hello everyone! I’ve spent the last several days visiting family and just got home last night. So, while it looks like I’ve been busy in the sewing room, those recent posts were scheduled ahead. I am very excited to share … Continue reading

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Work on Seven Sisters Begins

I have decided that this Seven Sisters Top will be my next hand quilting project. You can probably tell that this top has some issues. Those borders are very friendly. See how much they wave? And those “corners!” I decided … Continue reading

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New Vintage Tops!

Recently, someone on Instagram posted a couple vintage tops she had found while at an antique shop. She didn’t want them for herself even though they were a great deal. I commented that I wished I lived closer. Then she … Continue reading

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TBThursday ~ Vintage Doll Quilts

Today I thought I would share a few vintage doll quilts that I have. I didn’t make any of these. This first one used to live at my sweet MILs house. At one time or another, one of my kids … Continue reading

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Antique Shopping!

My sister was here visiting this past week. We had a great time shopping thrift stores, outlets, and antique shops. Here are a few of the quilty things I found. This doll quilt almost came home with me. It was … Continue reading

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Vintage Quilts

I love finding quilts in antique shops, even if very few follow me home. Here are a few I’ve seen recently. I sure love this bright yellow sashing! The hand quilting on this was beautiful. This one had the tiniest … Continue reading

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Two Tiny Finishes for Friday

If you follow me on Instagram (@katyquilts), then you’ve seen my progress on this little quilt this week. This started life as a vintage block from my stash. I only had this one, but thought it would make a perfect … Continue reading

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Appliqué!

I visited Daughter #3 last week. On the way home, I stopped at several antique malls. In the last one, I found this beauty needing rescue for a mere $35. She isn’t perfect. She came with some yellow stains. Something … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage 9 Patch Quilt

I’ve finished hand quilting my little quilt made from vintage blocks! It’s hard to see the texture on the front, but it really shows on this vintage feedback I used for the back. I used a bit of vintage fabric … Continue reading

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Slowly

This is a small quilt, but it is coming along slowly. I should have the hand quilting done today. I cant wait to bind and wash this one! Have a great day!

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