KatyQuilts

Until I picked this project back up, I hadn’t done any hand piecing in ages. I’m really enjoying this again, even though it is vvvveeeerrrrryyyyyy slow stitching for me.

I have found that adding one row on any side and then stopping to press seems to work best.

I lay out a row.

Then clip it together to keep things in order. Curiously, when I machine piece, I sew a row left to right. When I hand piece, I go right to left. I have no idea why; it just feels right.

Once the pieces for the row are sewn, I add it to the main piece. BTW, I’m not sure I shared the dies I used for cutting. Or maybe it’s just my old brain. Anyway, these are what I used for cutting.

Hubby discovered a new series on Amazon, so maybe I’ll get more done on this in the evenings this week.

I’m not gonna lie, this is kinda weird. But I love Sissy Spacek and JK Simmons and the beautiful relationship between their characters.

Have a great day!

So much secret sewing this week! Nothing that I can share yet. But read to the end of some cool news!

Daughter #1 bought this for me a few years ago and I love it! You can change out the pieces in the back of the Jeep for holidays/seasons. I love the pumpkins for fall!

This oldie was recently unearthed. Definitely fall colors.

I had an EMG recently checking on Carpal Tunnel. Thus was on the ceiling and they had a tape of ocean waves playing. It was not relaxing.

This gigantic quilt found a home as a wedding quilt for a friend. Her tiny dog, Henry , approves.

And I saved the best for last! Daughter #2 has opened a sweet little online Boutique !

She has some adorable stuff stacked at very reasonable prices. And this is the cool thing:

Click here to check it out. No affiliation, just a proud momma. ☺️

Have a great day!

I’m cleaning the sewing room again and found a few things I’m not likely to use. US customers only. Sorry! Prices do not include shipping. Please e-Mail me at sew4given@aol.com to claim. Include item number, the email you use for PayPal, and your zip code so I can calculate shipping and send an invoice.

1. 27 FQs of Kids UnderCover by Thimbleberries. $50

2. 40 FQs Prairie Moon by Kansas Troubles for Moda. $75

3. 37 FQs plus two 1/2 yard panels Holly Taylor Cub Lake Lodge for Moda. $75

4. Vintage Quilt Kit, “Beulah Bailey”. This Kit has been started. There are some stains and rusty pins as shown. A great vintage project! Slight musty smell. $55

5. Vintage Quilt Kit, “Lady Delano.” Some age marks. Never started. Beautiful colors. Slight musty smell. $85

6. This small quilt began life as a tied top. I took it apart, made repairs, and hand quilted it with new 100% cotton batting and backing. It has been washed. It has one rusty stain that did not come out. I think it’s charming, though imperfect. 37” by 60”, perfect size for display. $150

Thanks!

I decided to change out some of the quilts in the house. I was in the mood for a bit of cheddar.

The late afternoon light gives some funky shadows on that one above!

Clearly the next one is not cheddar, but it does have falling leaves.

I have a lot more to do, but changing out the quilts does motivate one to do some cleaning. so I guess that’s a win-win!

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I really wanted to buy this quilt. It might be the one that haunts me.

It was tied, but n amazing condition. Check out that flag!

So much to look at!

That neon backing was incredible.

And check out that whisker guard! That black edging is piping!

Yep, I should have bought it.

Here are some others I saw.

Had to take a picture of this. I had this when I was little! It was part of a three piece set and one of my favorite gifts ever. I’m sure I wore mine out. It had the exact same print/colors on the outside.

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Happy Labor Day!

Another week, another step! First up, cutting scraps to size.

Adorable little Broken Dishes blocks.

And here we are! The next step comes out today.

Also, Labor Day deals end tonight at AccuQuilt and Connecting Threads .

Have a great day!

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I made some progress last weekend, even though I didn’t stitch at all on the way home.

I hate when I have more than one row to press at a time. I had forgotten that.

But I do love this and the stitching is easy. I did cut some more scraps to add some newer bits to the mix.

Before I go, I wanted to let you know about this great deal from Connecting Threads .

Also, these great deals from AccuQuilt .

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Linking up with Kathy’s Quilts forSlow Stitching Sunday.

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Mr. Wonderful and I went to an antique fest with Daughter #3 and her hubby last weekend. Here are some of the quilts I saw.

The triangles in this next one finished at 1”.

I’ll share more soon.

Have a great day!