KatyQuilts

This used to be my main machine quilting machine.

But I haven’t used it for that since I got my long arm. I decided to pull it out and give it a try on this little quilt from the quilt along.

Ummmmm…..

I can’t remember what walking foot I used to use! Why did I wait so long to look at the back? After ripping that all out, I tried another walking foot.

Oh bother!

Finally, that looks better.

This will be a humble quilt indeed! Have a great day!

I haven’t forgotten these! I just haven’t gotten around to doing anything with them. But I’ve started auditioning sashing fabrics. These two are front runners. The first is a Minnick and Simpson print.

This next one is French General.

I think I prefer the first, but I’m not sure I have enough. My original thought was to make all the sashings different, but I think having them the same pulls it together. I do like the lighter look.

Time to try a few more, I think. Have a great day!

I’m not done quilting the Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt, but I’m already thinking of the next project. And I’ve decided, this will be it.

I considered someone’s idea of using the ties as basting and cutting them out as I quilt. But in some places, the batting is very thick and in other places, it is nonexistent. So I snipped the ties on the back.

And then pulled them off the front.

I visited with Daughter #1 while doing this and the time flew by! Next, I will rip the stitches along the edge. I suspect this will get messy.

I think it looks better already! I’m so going to enjoy studying all these fabrics while I quilt this winter.

Have a great day!

No finishes today since I shared one yesterday. But I did get my strips cut from the shirtings this week.

Sigh….so satisfying to see these all neatly cut and stacked! Now they will get used! BTW, I cut these into 2 1/2 inch strips with my die cutter. There are 360 strips ranging from 14-22 inches. So many possibilities! I still have the shirt fronts with pockets and will probably use those for improv piecing. I also have all the shirt backs, but they are put away for now.

I shared most of this the other day. I’ve since added more pieces, including solid gray squares to the box. This one container has the pieces needed for four quilts.

One of my goals for this month was kitting up projects and I feel I have a good start here!

Have a great day!

Remember this?

I’m up to 24 blocks and I started running out of green pieces. So I decided it was time to take stock. When I make a leader ender project like this, I start out by very scientifically cutting a “bunch” of pieces. When I start to run out, then it is time to figure out where this is headed, how big I want it to be, and what I need to finish cutting. Here are my scribbles.

I have such neat handwriting….not!

Still have plenty of print squares! But today I’ll be cutting up the rest of the green that I need.

I’ve been asked many times about a pattern for this block. It is just a bunch of two inch and 3 1/2 inch squares. No pattern really needed.

Have a great day!

Remember back in August when I was working on a secret sewing project? I can finally share it with you! I present to you Half Yard Jam, a pattern by the Fat Quarter Shop!

This is a big quilt measuring 90 by 90 inches and it requires 18 half yard pieces. I used Pin Drop by a Riley Blake for my version.

I used random bits of leftover yardage for today back.

I will be using this for a wedding gift.

Although it does look great on this bed….

You can find the free pattern here. And you can click here to go to the FQS blog and see other versions of this quilt.

Have a great day!

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Do you use men’s shirts to make quilts?

I’ve made quite a few. The mister cleaned out his closet a while back and discarded MANY! I shoved them in bins and there they sat. I have shirts from my hubby, my son, my two sons in law, my father in law, and scraps left from my dad’s shirts. It was time to get them under control.

I finally took apart all the intact shirts. What a job! I use the sleeves, back, and the two front sides. I do not bother with collars and yokes. That’s just crazy!

Then I make stacks with all the shirt fronts in a pile, sleeves in another, and backs in another. They take up much less room this way.

I used these dies to cut up the sleeves.

I was generous with throwing away extra bits!

After a long afternoon, I ended up with this.

Doesn’t look like much, but these stacks are several inches high. My next project from these shirts will be to cut 2 1/2 inch strips from the shirt fronts. But maybe not today….

Have a good one!

This is a really long post, so please bear with me! My numbering system continues on from yesterday.

The not so fine print: I’ve made so many small quilts over the years and I will never stop! But I’ve decided to try to thin out my collection to make room for more. Some of these have been gently used in my home. Most have been washed once. Most are older pieces. All have been made by me. Pricing is admittedly subjective, but I’m thinking along the lines of garage sale pricing. These are not perfect. But I can’t bear to take them to Goodwill. So here goes. Prices do not include shipping. US Buyers only. If interested, please send me an email at sew4given AT aol DOT com with the item number, your email, and your zip code so I can get shipping estimates. Invoices and payment by PayPal. Claimed items must be paid within 24 hours.

11. Sold Lines 16 by 15 inches. $10

12. Sold Beads 20 by 26 inches. $25

13. Sold Amish 9 Patch 15 by 20 inches. $10

14. Sold Maple Leaves 12 by 12 inches. $10

15. Sold Gee’s Strips 9 by 12 inches. $12

16. Sold Ladders 15 by 17 inches. $15

17. Sold Uncertainty 19 by 29 inches. $25

18. Sold Fiesta 16 by 16 inches. $12

19. Sold Gemstones 14 by 19 inches. $10

20. Nine 19 by 19 inches. $15

21. Hand dyed Trip Around the World 19 by 25 inches. The quilting on the back of this is not great! $10

22. Crop Circles 17 by 23 inches. $10

23. Sold Garden 19 by 20 inches. $15

24. Hand dyed Bargello 34 by 32 inches. $25

25. Hawaiian 24 by 24 inches. $15

Please e-mail me at sew4given AT aol DOT com if you are interested rather than leaving a comment. Have a great day!