KatyQuilts

I picked up this tank top very inexpensively. But I don’t wear tank tops, even a cool one like this.

I also picked up this nice plaid shirt at a thrift shop.

So I used my pinking shears to cut around the design.

And pinned it to the back of the plaid shirt.

I used a straight stitch and black thread to top stitch it down, about a half inch from the edge. I went around it twice. When the shirt is washed, the edges of the appliqué will curl slightly, but it won’t fray.

This was on the back of the tank. I might cut out the small Harley logo and stitch it on the front of the plaid shirt.

Then again, I might use this chunk to make a shirt for Willy.

I think he wants something more manly. 🤣

Obviously, this idea will work for pretty much any shirt with a cool logo. Let me know if you try it!

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My little bit is in the frame.

Of course, it looked under quilted to me, so I had to double up.

Much better.

I also finished a hat for E3. I learned a slightly different method. Whatever did we do before the University of YouTube?

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I picked this quilt top up at an antique fair. The blocks are painted with state flowers.

I’ve never seem anything quite like it. It is beautifully done. Here are some of my favorite blocks.

It does have a bit of bleeding.

It is entirely hand pieced. It is about 53 by 70 inches. Arizona was the 48th state and became so in 1912. So this dates to sometime after that. Hawaii and Alaska are not included.

Not sure what this stain is.

Overall, it’s in good condition. I haven’t tried to clean it at all. You all know how I love hand quilting vintage tops, but I don’t see myself doing this one.

It’s been fun to study, but I think it’s time for it to find a new home.

If you would like to purchase this sweet piece, I’m asking $75 and that includes shipping within the US. No international sales. I can take payment by PayPal. Just leave a comment and I’ll get back to you.

Thanks and have a great day!

I babysat my grand dog Lola last weekend. She is Winslow’s sister/littermate.

I just finished this book, quite a good read.

I went to see my mom recently. Winslow loves her.

I cross the Mackinaw bridge coming and going.

My sister and I visited Paul.

The mister sent me this. He knows I love nerd jokes.

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As a reward for moving ahead on the ABC quilt, I did a bit of work on these economy blocks.

Red is my favorite color, but I don’t have as much on hand as I thought. I think I used it all up on this quilt .

So this is where I am at. I thought this would scratch the itch for this idea; but, it hasn’t. I think it’s too small. I’ll need to cut a few more blocks.

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I’ve decided to go with this simple layout.

I do want to add a border to make it bigger. These are the two options that I have on hand.

I’m leaning toward the polka dots.

Here is a closeup of the appliqué.

I initially planned to make a twin sized quilt, but I think it will be a throw quilt instead. I want him to drag it around and use it up!

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My sweet, Little L has a birthday coming up. I knew I wanted to make an alphabet quilt for him, though I didn’t have a plan. I still don’t. But I appliquéd these blocks while I was still in AZ and brought them back with me. I used the AccuQuilt Carefree Alphabet die and the free embroidery files that come with to appliqué the letters.

I intentionally cut the blocks at odd angles, though some look way too straight.

I had some random blue bits on the cutting table, so I cut some alternate squares from them.

It might work. Those corners though… Time to get back to work.

WAIT! Before I go, AccuQuilt has some amazing sales right now! You know I’m always looking for a deal. 😁 Well, they have a bunch of Studio dies at Overstock prices of up to 70% off!

As you can see, they have other great deals as well, but I’ll be shopping studio dies this week. Although, that new fox die is adorable!

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Remember the blue pieces I set aside from my scrap bucket? I cut them up!

These blocks finish at 6 inches.

I’m not sure how many more I’ll make, but this will probably not be a big quilt.

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