KatyQuilts

About Those Leaders/Enders…

Posted on August 28, 2019 by katyquilts

Remember these? This is just a fraction of the 2 inch four patches I’ve made as leader/enders.

I need more for the quilt I have in mind, but I decided to spend some time cutting some other pieces for this quilt. I used this Accuquilt die. With this, I can cut120 squares at one time.

I will need more, but there is over 700 here to get me started.

Of course I had to piece a block to see how it would look!

I will need 36 of these 16 inch blocks to make the quilt I want. I love huge quilts made from tiny pieces.

I also wanted to say thank you for all your sweet comments on my son’s Lego quilt shop! I’ve passed along your kind words. I’ve been doing some traveling of late with more to come so I apologize for not responding to all of your comments.

Have a great day!

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A New Quilt Shop!

Posted on August 27, 2019 by katyquilts

I decided to open a quilt shop and thought you might like to check it out….

Look at all that beautiful thread!

Nice FQ displays as well.

The up stairs has a bed for displaying quilts (or taking a nap).

And another vintage machine for me to use. See that I even have my coffee close at hand?

Here is the back of the building. I have lots of natural light in my studio.

Okay, so it isn’t a real shop….but this beauty was built by my son. He is an AFOL (adult fan of Lego). Yes, there are millions of adults that are into Legos.

He is building an entire town. Smart son that he is, he knows no town is complete without a quilt shop. If you would like to see more, there is a video here.

Have a great day!

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Rope Baskets

Posted on August 26, 2019 by katyquilts

You may remember a while back when I made a rope basket.

Since it was claimed by Daughter #3, I decided to make another. I practiced on a small length and made this coaster.

Then I decided to try an oval basket. I just using cotton clothesline rope and a zig zag stitch.

Ran out of rope!

It does get a bit awkward as it grows.

I wrapped the ends in a big of muslin when I needed to join another piece.

Ran out of rope again.

I’m not sure how this will end up. Stay tuned!

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Going Home

Posted on August 25, 2019 by katyquilts

I mentioned that Winslow and I went home to visit my mom this past week. Here are a few pics from our trip. She was such a good little traveler.

We saw the Google Maps car!

Crossing the Mackinaw Bridge is always a milestone.

Lake Zmichigan is beautiful M

Winslow dressed up while we were there.

She loves my mom. And the dog park!

Making friends.

The sun rising as we headed home.

We had to stop for the turkeys to cross the road.

Foggy!

It was cool to see the fog as it lifted.

Until next time!

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Dollhouse Chronicles

Posted on August 24, 2019 by katyquilts

I decided to make a little wall quilt for the dollhouse.

I used graph paper to draw out a pattern and used it for a paper foundation.

I’m pretty sure they didn’t hang wall quilts for decoration in the era that this room is decorated. It may not stay here.

It’s really hard to get a photo of a room in a dollhouse! Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ QOV

Posted on August 23, 2019 by katyquilts

This fun top was made by Kathy. I love all the different prints she used!

Here is the back. It was actually navy.

And here is the panto I used. It’s from Urban Elementz .

Have a great day!

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Stash Enhancement

Posted on August 22, 2019 by katyquilts

Winslow and I are on a little road trip this week to visit my mom. Every time I pass through Norway, Michigan, I try to stop at Jeri’s Fabric Patch. I always find something! This is what I picked up this time.