KatyQuilts

String Along Update

Posted on March 28, 2019 by katyquilts

Are you taking part in the String Along hosted by Lori at Humble Quilts? I’m making ten of these diamonds a month out of the scraps left of my dad’s shirts.

While visiting Daughter #3 recently, I found the perfect red for the alternate diamonds.

My dad’s shirts were mostly thin, poly/cotton, button downs so I decided to use fabric foundations that will stay in the quilt. It’s a good way to use up ugly fabric!

I cut the foundations using this Accuquilt studio die.

When I’m done sewing the strings on, I trim to the edge of the foundation piece. I’m linking up with Lori for the monthly String Along Update.

Have a great day!

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Swap Quilt

Posted on March 27, 2019 by katyquilts

I’ve been multitasking lately. I am participating in a small quilt swap again. I found this little quilt on Pinterest and was quite taken with it so I decided to recreate it for the swap.

Apparently this little quilt was sold on eBay. The listing is no longer available so I have no info on it. I started by making two inch four patches for the center of the blocks. I don’t know the size of the original blocks.

Then I made 2 1/2 inch unfinished HSTs.

I cut them in half, corner to corner.

I need two sets of these for each small block. They are arranged as follows.

I used these Accuquilt dues to cut my pieces.

After trimming dog ears, I ended up with this little block.

8 more to go!

Also, I wanted to let you know that the sale on Studio dies and die cutters has been extended!

I’m pretty excited as there are a couple dies on my wish list and got busy over the weekend and forgot to order.

Have a great day!

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Baby Girl Jeep Quilt

Posted on March 26, 2019 by katyquilts

I’ve been working on this baby quilt.

I used these Accuquilt dies.

I also used my 2 1/2 inch strip cutter to cut dashing strips.then I used the 5 inch square die to subcut my dashing strips.

I made my binding while I was at it.

This should be quick to piece now. Have a great day!

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Baby Quilt

Posted on March 25, 2019 by katyquilts

My niece is having a baby girl! So this great aunt is making a Jeep quilt.

I cut my layer cake in half and then cut one half into 5 inch squares.

I wrapped up the leftover half layer cake for a future quilt.

Time to play! Have a good one!

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QOV

Posted on March 24, 2019 by katyquilts

This pretty top was put together by Cheryl.

I quilted it with a panto called Ground Cover by Urban Elementz .

I had this one made in a 16 inch width.

It is pretty labor intensive and time consuming in the original 10 inch size, but still looks great enlarged.

I wanted to let you know that Accuquilt Studio dies are half off until midnight tonight.

Make sure you use the code shown above.

Have a great day!

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QOV

Posted on March 23, 2019 by katyquilts

The beautiful top was made by Val. I used a panto called Techno on it.

The back was really pretty, the color is all wrong in this photo. Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Kintsugi

Posted on March 22, 2019 by katyquilts

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending pottery and using gold to fill in the cracks. It means that each time a pot is broken and repaired, it becomes more beautiful. That is what I was thinking about as I made this piece. It is 19 inches wide and 29 inches long.

I quilted random vertical lines with a 60 weight thread.

All of the fabrics were hand dyed by me.

Once again, I used a facing rather than than a binding.

This will be my second entry for the local art show. Wish me luck!

Have a great day!

Linking up with Confessions of a Fabric Addict

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Sewing for Winslow

Posted on March 21, 2019 by katyquilts

You knew this was coming, didn’t you? 😁 Seriously, she shivers when I take her out at night and I haven’t found any clothes small enough. I’m also not willing to spend an arm and a leg. So I found this tutorial by The Crafty Gemini and made one out of scraps on hand.