Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Gather

Posted on February 16, 2020 by katyquilts

I decided to machine quilt this after all.

I’m thrilled with how the quilting turned out! Now I’m finishing the binding.

I ran out of the red I was using, but I think I like this binding choice better anyway.

Enjoy some Sunday stitching!

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Dollhouse Chronicles ~ MCM

Posted on February 15, 2020 by katyquilts

While wondering Hobby Lobby recently, I found a package of these tiny canvases.

You know I immediately thought of my dollhouses! I went online and found a cute mid mod picture and printed it to size.

I used this to adhere it to the canvas.

It wasn’t a total success. Printer paper and Mid Podge aren’t all the compatible.

It ended up with plenty of wrinkles. I prefer to think of it as aged. Anyway, I may do it over. I’m not sure yet.

I hung it with glue dots used for scrapbooking. Speaking of mid mid art, check out this painting done by Daughter #3.

I’m quite in love with this! Maybe I should just have her paint on my tiny canvas. Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Jeep Quilt

Posted on February 14, 2020 by katyquilts

One of my goals for the month has been met. This baby girl quilt is done. It perfectly matched this hydrangea plant that Mr. Wonderful bought for me.

The colors are most accurate in the first photo.

This quilting reminds me of a topographical map. I so love this Jeep fabric!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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TBThursday ~ Happy Early Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 13, 2020 by katyquilts

I made this little quilt that I call, Conversation Hearts, a few years ago. I love this little quilt so I thought I’d share it again today. I know it’s early, but I already have a finish scheduled for tomorrow.




I had this piece of fabric in my stash for quite a while and it was perfect for the backing


I used a double layer of batting on this one. One layer of Pellon 80/20 and a layer of a low loft Pellon poly on top. Glide thread.

Happy early Valentine’s Day! I hope you get to spend the day with those you love.

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QOV #1

Posted on February 12, 2020 by katyquilts

My first Quilt of Valor to quilt this year! This top was pieced by Kathy.

Here is the backing.

Here is the pattern info.

And this is the panto that I used from Urban Elementz .

I think this is my new favorite! Have a great day!

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Vintage Tops

Posted on February 11, 2020 by katyquilts

I’ve been looking for another vintage top to hand quilt. I bought this one on eBay ages ago.

This one is similar, but the edges are hemmed and it shows a lot of wear. I have no idea where it came from. Perhaps it was used as a summer spread?

This one I bought at a yard sale decades ago.

Out of these three, I’m leaning toward the first one. But I may look at a few others in my collection before making a final decision.

Have a great day!

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Another UFO

Posted on February 10, 2020 by katyquilts

This is another UFO that I want to finish this year. These were leftover from this quilt.

I used these Accuquilt dies.

Though there were enough hexies for a baby quilt, I just needed to cut triangles.

Die cutting pieces means everything lines up so easily!

I add one triangle to opposite sides of the hexie.

And press like this.

I started throwing them up on the design wall.

I still love this. I might have to make it bigger. Have a great day!

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Gather

Posted on February 9, 2020 by katyquilts

Little by little…

I’m starting to think about hand quilting this.

I have a little time to think about it yet.

Happy Sunday!

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Dollhouse Chronicles ~ MCM

Posted on February 8, 2020 by katyquilts

There was evidence that something was not right….

Clearly, the place had been ransacked.

Soon all was put to right and oddly, nothing appeared to have been taken.

However, the occupant appears to be suffering from a head injury and thinks it is the year 1920 and is dressing as such.

Hopefully, I will have some real progress to share next week. Have a good one and stay safe!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage 4 Patches

Posted on February 7, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m loving how this little bit turned out!

I probably should have done more hand quilting, but it works. So many lovely bits of vintage fabric to enjoy!

I’m going to be so sad when I use the last of this black and white print from my great Aunt Celia’s stash.

Now to decide where to put it. Have a great day!

Linking up with Alycia Quilts , Confessions of a Fabric Addict

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