WIP Wednesday ~ T-shirt Quilt

Posted on April 4, 2018 by katyquilts

I’m working on a t-shirt quilt for my great nephew. He’s been active in sports since he was tiny so his mom had a huge bag of shirts she wanted to include.

First I rough cut the shirts apart, then add fusible interfacing to the back and trim again. Then the puzzling begins.

Things continue to get moved around and trimmed in the process. I’m using Kona Coal for the sashing.

I think I’m a bit over halfway done with the top. I hope to finish it today so I can get it on the frame soon.

Have a great day!

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Something New

Posted on April 3, 2018 by katyquilts

Lori at Humble Quilts hosts a doll quilt swap once a year. It’s always fun to take part. Confession time: that little pyramid quilt that I shared here was supposed to be my swap quilt. But the thing with a swap is, you have to send something that you would love to receive. And at the end of the day, I liked my little quilt, but I didn’t love it.

So I’ve started again.

I had not done any foundation paper piecing in a long time, but the quilt I wanted to make lent itself to it. Here is my paper piecing set up.

That pan to the right of the photo is where I trim all my little bits after sewing each seam. The one on the left holds my scraps that I’m using. I have to say, I love my Juki with the auto thread cutter for this! And here is one part of my quilt.

I used my EQ7 program to draw and print my paper foundations. My top is done and I’m ready to start quilting. Here is a sneak peek.

I already want to keep this, so I know this one will be good to send!

Have a great day!

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March/April Goals

Posted on April 2, 2018 by katyquilts

Let’s see how I did with my March goals.

1. Finish my Scrappy Trips quilt. Done!

2. I want to get back to this quilt. I didn’t finish, but I made significant progress.

3. The diamond quilt. Done!

4. Quilt five QOVs. They only had three ready for me this month. But I got them all done!

5. Make one thing from my Pinterest boards. Done!

6. Finish the little bow tie quilt. Done!

I also finished this little star quilt.

And I quilted this for a friend.

On to April!

1. I would like to finish my vintage churn dash quilt this month.

2. Quilt any QOVs that come in.

3. Finish the t-shirt quilt commission.

4. Get the top made for my nieces wedding quilt.

5. Baby quilt and crib skirt for grandbaby #5.

6. Make a little quilt from Pinterest inspiration to use as a swap quilt.

Daughter #2 is coming to visit this month as well.

Have a great day!

Linking up with Small Quilts and Doll Quilts

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He is Risen!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by katyquilts

The above photos are detail shots of this quilt, made by hubby’s grandmother, Mary Magdalena Swartzendruber.

Happy Easter!

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QOV #12

Posted on March 31, 2018 by katyquilts

I just quilted this top made by one of the members of my Stitching Sisters group.

I chose a panto that would look like wind around the eagle.

Here is the back.

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

Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday – Pyramids

Posted on March 30, 2018 by katyquilts

I managed to finish this little quilt!

I quilted it with the walking foot on my Juki. I’m underwhelmed with my quilting job, but it’s done. The first three of the following photos she the quilt before washing.

I love this backing fabric. It lists Civil War battles.

The small triangles measure two inches on each side.

Here are the after washing pics. I think the crinkle that happens during the wash process helps to make it look more vintage.

That’s one more goal met for this month! Have a great day!

Linking up with Confessions of a Fabric Addict , Crazy Mom Quilts , Busy Hands Quilts

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It is Finished

Posted on March 30, 2018 by katyquilts

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Carolina Blues

Posted on March 29, 2018 by katyquilts

One of my goals for each month this year, is to make something that I’ve pinned on Pinterest. I was inspired to break open this layer cake by the little quilt on this blog post by Marianne Edwards. Marianne does such lovely work!

Here are my cut pieces.

I used this die set from Accuquilt to cut my pieces. I used the 2 inch and 4 inch dies.

The accuracy is amazing with these dies!

I hope to have this little quilt finished by tomorrow. Come back and see!

Have a good one!

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Craft Night

Posted on March 28, 2018 by katyquilts

Monday night was our second craft night with the gals from church. It was so much fun! We finished our string art and added lettering. Here’s mine.

I love my big sewing room. It was awesome to see it filled up with wonderful friends having a good time.

I finished my project ahead of time so I could do a quick demonstration at the beginning and then held a sweet baby boy so his momma could work on her projects.

At the rate this is growing, we might have to spread to other parts of the house!

Have a great day!

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QOV #11

Posted on March 27, 2018 by katyquilts

This top was pieced by Val. I just love it. I actually made a quilt in this pattern for daughter #1 a few years ago. You can see it here. I like Val’s version with the bigger triangles.

This is going back on the bucket list.

The panto I used is called Modern Wave 3. It is available from Urban Elementz . I love all the texture that it gives. BTW, this is a really great panto for a beginner. It is easy and very forgiving. I actually loaded this quilt side ways, you can use this panto either top to bottom or side to side.

Have a great day!

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