KatyQuilts

I decided since the bow tie quilt is finally done, it was time to start a new leader/ender project. I grabbed this bin of squares cut 2”.

I will be sewing these into strips 8 squares long. Eventually, I’ll add a triangle to each end to create columns of scrappy on point squares.

This was my inspiration quilt. The pin is a dead link on Pinterest. In my mind, I thought the squares were on point, but clearly, they are not!

I like the on point plan, so I’ll stick with that. But I definitely love the green columns.

Have a great day!

I decided to go ahead and use fabrics from the bin of shame. They’ve been co-mingling in that bin for over a year now, so apparently they are happy together.

I’ve also decided that I will substitute pieced blocks in place of the letters spelling Welcome.

I hadn’t tried out this die yet and it was a good size.

I substituted a single piece of fabric for the center. I thought I was so clever using a stripe fabric for the thread. Until I finished the block and realized I had it positioned wrong.

Oh, well. It will stay like this. Moving along….

I pulled the pieces above out of a parts bin. So step one for me is now done.

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Lori at Humble Quilts s hosting another quilt along! This time she is using this pattern.

This is a quilt she made with this pattern. She will be remaking it with different fabrics this time.

I was going to use recycled shirt fabrics, but then I remembered the “bin of shame.”

This has been hanging around since I finished my Rooster Medallion over a year ago.

I pulled all these fabrics and shoved them in a bin instead of putting the, away. Perhaps if I use some of this, I will have less to put away?

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This little guy is so handy!

I used this die from my AccuQuilt 5” Qube.

I cut extra triangles. I don’t mind having them on hand.

That was easy!

Here we are so far. I wonder if there will be finishing instructions next.

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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.

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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. ☺️

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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!

Have a great day!