KatyQuilts

A New Toy

Posted on June 11, 2023 by katyquilts

I picked up a new toy. It looks like a toy, doesn’t it? I bought that beautiful new yarn and quickly remembered why I don’t knit much anymore. My hands don’t like it.

I’ve walked by a gazillion knitting machines at sales over the years. They are very intimidating. But this was a cheap option (Facebook Marketplace) to try it out.

I thought the grands could use it to make hats. Casting on was easy. Cranking it was easy.

Oops! Something went wrong!

I didn’t do a proper cast off since I knew this would get unraveled anyway. This shows about 30 rows of knitting and took a matter of minutes.

I like the way the knitting feels. It is very even, though a bit looser than when I knit by hand. I can see the boys having a lot of fun with this.

It is NOT a replacement for a big knitting machine. But might be a good intro to it. I’d really love a circular sock knitting machine someday, but it isn’t in the budget. I found a used flat bed knitting machine on FB Marketplace, but it’s still $200. A lot for me to spend when I have no idea what I’m doing.

I still think I’ll have fun playing with this.

Have a great day!

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Messing Around….

Posted on June 10, 2023 by katyquilts

I had a bit of an idea….not a full blown idea, mind you. Just an inkling. But I decided to start, thinking the rest would come.

Hmmm…. I still don’t feel like I’m any closer. Only the seam on the far left is sewn. None of the circles are fused yet.

I’ve got lots thinking to do.

Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ String Theory

Posted on June 9, 2023 by katyquilts

I’m in love with this quilt! I rarely follow a pattern when making a quilt, but this was worth it.

I quilted an “organic” grid of about a half inch across the whole thing.

The backing and binding are from a duvet cover that I purchased.

The above photos are before washing, the rest are after.

Will thinks this quilt is for him….he’s probably right. But he has to share!

Have a great day!

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Leftovers

Posted on June 8, 2023 by katyquilts

Well, turns out I had more than enough string bits for my String Theory quilt, and then some.

I decided to sew them like a jelly roll race quilt.

And I ended up with this. Hmmmmm……not sure where to go from here.

But my string box is still full.

Have a great day!

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String Theory

Posted on June 7, 2023 by katyquilts

Well, it’s on the frame! And it has been quilted once….

Removed from the frame, reloaded, and the second quilting is under way!

Have a great day!

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Green Dog

Posted on June 6, 2023 by katyquilts

My green dog quilt is done!

As a reminder, this sketch by Picasso was my inspiration.

Here is a look at the back. I still have to add the hanging system.

A closeup of the bias tape.

This finished at about 24” by 18”.

Have a great day!

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String Theory Progress

Posted on June 5, 2023 by katyquilts

I started working on this and just can’t leave it alone!

I cut my string pieces with my die cutter.

I was a bit concerned at this stage, my strings seemed dull and lifeless compared to Sharon’s.

But I forged ahead. As soon as I added the cheddar strips, I knew it would work.

I did start to wonder if I had enough strings ready. I decided to start the other blocks.

And this is where I’m at now. I do have more strings, I’m still not sure if I have enough. If I stop here and put the blocks together, the top will measure about 48” square. That’s a really good size to hang on my wall.

But will it have the same impact as the original? Probably not.

If I finish as the pattern says, it will be about 60” square. Too big for the wall. Hmmmm…

Have a great day!

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on June 4, 2023 by katyquilts

Slow progress is being made.

I’m now at a point where I need to mark more pieces. I picked up this board covered in sandpaper a while back. I think I’m going to like using this.

I prefer traditional piecing to English Paper Piecing, but I’m sure that would have worked well for this project.

Have a great day!

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This and That

Posted on June 3, 2023 by katyquilts

My dear Daughter #3 picked up a whole box of feed sacks for me recently! What treasures!

This finish is a few months old, but it was recently published on the AccuQuilt Blog.

The mister and I rode our bikes to the beach last weekend. It was lovely.

Daughter #1 and her family came for a cookout. This is the only picture I have! E2 riding the little quad.

Willy was exhausted when everyone left. Silly boy!

Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tangle 3

Posted on June 2, 2023 by katyquilts

You might remember a preview version of this in my crap quota. It really wasn’t terrible, but it was very boring. I chatted with Daughter #3 about it. She said, it was too regular, not enough tension.