Finish It Up Friday ~ QOV #37 and 38

Posted on September 27, 2019 by katyquilts

This week has been all about longarming Quilts of Valor. This beautiful top was sewn by Kathy.

And this stunner by Nadine.

Have a great weekend!

Linking up with Confessions of a Fabric Addict

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QOV #36

Posted on September 26, 2019 by katyquilts

This lovely top was pieced by Pat. I believe it is a Fons and Porter pattern.

This is the panto I used. It is available from Urban Elementz .

I love how it looks on the back.

Have a great day!

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Quilt of Valor

Posted on September 25, 2019 by katyquilts

I’m back to work on QOVs this week.

I’ve had this panto for a while, but hasn’t tried it out until now.

I love how it looks on this top expertly pieced by Val.

Have a great day!

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Almost Amish Part 2

Posted on September 24, 2019 by katyquilts

I have Part 2 of the quilt along hosted by Lori at Humble Quilts all done!

I cut some extra strips while I was at it. Just in case there are more four patches to come.

I also made and froze some tomato sauce from our garden tomatoes. I think there will be enough ripening yet for another batch.

And I haven’t shared any pics of this little girl for a while. Winslow has decided she really loves the sheepskin we brought back from Iceland.

Have a great day!

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Upholstery

Posted on September 23, 2019 by katyquilts

I just realized that I never shared this finished project. Remember when I picked this mid century bench off a curb? Turns out it was a design by noted Mid Mod designer, Arthur Umanoff.

After a huge team effort by Daughter #3, SIL, and me…..

It is done! I love the white leather that Daughter #3 chose, but I’m not anxious to work with it again. 😆

What a difference! It’s far from perfect, but they are happy.

Have a great day!

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Black and White

Posted on September 22, 2019 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I went hiking at White Tank Mountain while in AZ. I decided to play with photos in black and white while we were there.

Have a great day!

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Dollhouse Chronicles

Posted on September 21, 2019 by katyquilts

Now that the messy work is done, the dollhouse has moved upstairs.

I haven’t been home enough to work on it much lately, but I was asked for a tour. So here it is as of now. You will see that there is much more to do.

I’ve had so much fun with this! I want to add trim around the windows and add baseboards, otherwise the house itself is nearly done. There is plenty of decorating left to do though. Someday it will have rugs, curtains, and pictures on the walls.

Have a great Saturday!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Twins

Posted on September 20, 2019 by katyquilts

And they’re done! These pics appear rather washed out, but whatever.

They are very similar, but not identical.

I swear this backing looked gray in my sewing room!

I actually labeled them.

Haves great day! Have a great day! 😆

Linking up with Confessions of a Fabric Addict

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Two at a Time

Posted on September 19, 2019 by katyquilts

I was able to get both baby quilt tops pieced and I decided to quilt them both at the same time on the long arm. I used a backing twice as long as I needed firone and the same with the batting and loaded it up.

This is the panto used.

I quilted as usual until I got near the end of the first top.

Then I basted the next top right up close to it.

This is the first bit of batting off a new roll and it was a bit shaggy on the end.

I used my Glide foot which moves smoothly over bumps and such and doesn’t flip the edges over.

I just continued quilting and advancing as though it were one really long quilt.

Today I’ll be binding! Have a great day!

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Hmmmmm…….

Posted on September 18, 2019 by katyquilts

I bought this little quilt a number of years ago. As I’ve mentioned before, tied quilts are not my favorite.

But this is just charming and I couldn’t leave it. It has some issues, such as this paint splotch.

But overall, it is in good shape.

Of course, I had to open and take a peek inside. It has some nice, clean, fluffy, cotton batting.

So, should I take it apart and hand quilt it? Or close it up and leave it alone?

Have a great day!

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