QOV Progress

Posted on April 6, 2022 by katyquilts

My blocks are done. I actually made 16, lost the photo!

This is the pantograph I’m using. I don’t have a big selection here in AZ.

I’m so thankful for this machine.

Have a great day!

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Leader/Ender Update

Posted on April 5, 2022 by katyquilts

I haven’t shared my leader/ender progress in a while. This is all the background squares I have left.

I don’t think the level in this bin has gone down any!

It would measure 60 by 72” if I stop now, but I’ll keep going until I run out of background squares.

Each square is cut 2 1/2” . I’m going to need to come up with another leader/ender project using this size.

Before I go, today AccuQuilt is launching new dies!

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Have a great day!

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A New Quilt of Valor

Posted on April 4, 2022 by katyquilts

Some time ago, I picked up four FQ bundles like this for a song.

While reading Judy’s blog, Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, I was inspired! I grabbed these two dies and a cream solid and got to work.

All cut and ready to sew! Note: these are the pieces for just one block.

My version of this block finishes at 18 inches. I will make 16 blocks for a finished quilt measuring 72 by 72 inches. I’ll use up two of these FQ bundles, plus the cream yardage.

I think this will be perfect for a Quilt of Valor.

Have a great day!

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on April 3, 2022 by katyquilts

Today I’m bindng the little quilts from Lori’s Steppin’ Out Class.

I’m using that leftover ugly binding on the red one.

I’m not happy with the quilting on the red and white one, but I learned a lot doing it. I’ll share the finishes soon.

Before I go, check out this gorgeous cactus!

And yes, I did stop the truck on the side of the road and run across a couple lanes of traffic to snap these pics!

Have a great day!

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Humble Quilts Class

Posted on April 2, 2022 by katyquilts

Lori from Humble Quilts had a Zoom class last Tuesday. It was so fun! We recreated a small vintage doll quilt. Of course, I cut too many pieces.

Hers was red and white. I came across the blue and black prints and decided to include those in mine.

I had plenty of pieces leftover, so I made another little top!

The class was only $10 and included the pattern. Participants were from Oregon, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Arizona. It was very relaxed and Lori is such a great teacher! I’m looking forward to her next class.

Have a great day!

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No Joke Here!

Posted on April 1, 2022 by katyquilts

I’m so late to the party! But I had to tell you about this amazing deal!

What? AccuQuilt is all treats and no tricks today. Make sure you use the code NOJOKE at checkout.

Happy shopping!

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Finish It Up Friday

Posted on April 1, 2022 by katyquilts

My challenge quilt is done.

I’m not thrilled with the quilting. Red or black thread would have been better, but I used what I had on hand.

I do love the backing fabric. I used a facing instead of a binding for this one.

It ended up about 30 inches square. I learned a lot making this. I might just do it again!

Have a great day!

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March Wrap Up

Posted on March 31, 2022 by katyquilts

It’s been a good month sewing wise! Here are my finishes.

The next two were not finished in March, but the patterns that I created for them were released by AccuQuilt this month. That meant I could finally share these finishes!

I wonder what April will bring.

Have a great day!

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Challenge Part 2

Posted on March 30, 2022 by katyquilts

Once I started working on this, I didn’t want to stop!

I got a small piece of this red and black fabric in a scrap bag and it set the course for the rest of the quilt.

I decided it would be the center and I would build it out Courthouse Steps style.

I’m loving it so far! Have a great day!

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A Challenge of Sorts

Posted on March 29, 2022 by katyquilts

When my friend Zenia and I went to QuiltCon, we both loved this quilt.

We decided to make our own quilts inspired by this piece. It took me a long time to get started because I didn’t feel like I had quite the right scraps to work with. Then I went to a yard sale and picked up these.

Just what I needed to get inspired! I sorted the scraps by size.

They were a big too chunky so I randomly sliced them down the middle.

Once I had a pile, I started sewing them into twosies.

I stopped and pressed here because these were pretty skinny. I knew pressing here would make sewing these together easier.

I made long strips of random bits.

It’s a good start!

Have a great day!

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