Category Archives: Vintage Quilts

Antique Quilts

Posted on March 8, 2018 by katyquilts

I found some fun quilts and tops at an antique mall last weekend. It isn’t always possible to get full shots of quilts in stores. I don’t like to move them much if I am not really interested in buying. … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Star

Posted on March 4, 2018 by katyquilts

I came across this vintage star block recently and pulled it out to ponder what to do with it. It’s a full inch longer on one side than the other! I thought it would make a good addition to my … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics, Vintage Quilts | 4 Comments

New Quilt!

Posted on March 1, 2018 by katyquilts

My birthday was last weekend. While visiting Daughter #3 and SIL, we hit up a few antique stores. I found this quilt and had to rescue it, so hubby bought it for my birthday gift! This gorgeous old top had … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Tuesday

Posted on February 27, 2018 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I went to visit Daughter #3 and SIL this past weekend. I’ve missed them so since they moved to the west side of the state! I needed a car project and had planned to do a bit … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Redwork

Posted on February 16, 2018 by katyquilts

Prepare for picture over load! I am just smitten with this quilt! I finished the quilting, binding, and washing of it this week. Here are a couple photos before washing. First I did a cold water rinse to make sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 20 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Vintage Redwork

Posted on January 28, 2018 by katyquilts

Remember this vintage top? It was given to me by a friend a number of years ago. I basted it on the long arm last week to prepare for hand quilting. I’m going to try to pace myself by quilting … Continue reading →

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2017 Hand Quilted Quilts

Posted on January 3, 2018 by katyquilts

At the beginning of each year, I enjoy taking a look back at the quilts I have finished the year before. I’ve sorted them out into categories and will share these posts here and there during the month of January. … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 14 Comments

Washing an Old Quilt 

Posted on December 19, 2017 by katyquilts

I shared this finish with you last week and mentioned that I washed it when I was finished. I wanted to show you how I washed this . First, I decided to wash this as it was dirty and I … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Broken Dishes

Posted on December 8, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished hand quilting this vintage Broken Dishes crib quilt top. This is the sixth top I have hand quilted this year. I love the way the back looks! I used a simple unbleached cotton muslin for the back. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 15 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Vintage Broken Dishes

Posted on November 12, 2017 by katyquilts

Good thing this quilt is small as the quilting has been slow going. Here is a look at the back.  This doesn’t technically have a deadline, but my hand stitching time is about to become severely limited.  Remember these two … Continue reading →

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