This and That

Posted on February 25, 2018 by katyquilts

I have most of my Scrappy Trip blocks done. I can see on this photo that I have one block turned wrong.

While watching the Olympics, I took apart a bunch of hubby’s shirts that he had cleaned out of his closet.

Big E spent the night and after he left the next day, I found his buddy, Stinky in the sewing room. He is well loved!

The weather improved enough this week that the snow melted and roads were clear enough to walk the grand dogs.

Last weekend, we hit up a few antique shops. I loved this top, but it was over my budget.

We stopped at an army surplus store also. I loved this Jeep they had inside the store!

Don’t you think I need one like this?

And this quilt is heading back to my friend that gifted the top to me. Her grandmother made the top. I loved working on it, but I’m more than happy to send it home where it belongs.

Have a great day!

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QOV #9

Posted on February 24, 2018 by katyquilts

Here is my last February QOV. This top was pieced by Kathy.

The panto used is shown above. It is available from Urban Elementz .

Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ The Shirting Quilts

Posted on February 23, 2018 by katyquilts

Now that these quilts have been gifted, I can share the finishes. These were all made from my dad’s shirts. The first is for my brother.

I quilted a quote from the book, Jonathan Livingston Seagull into it. It was one of my dad’s favorite books. It says: Don’t believe what your eyes are telling you. All they show is limitation. Look with your understanding. Find out what you already know and you will see the way to fly.

This is for my older sister.

I quilted my dad’s favorite poem into it. It is High Flight by John Gillespie Magee, Jr.

“Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;

Sunward I’ve climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds –

and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of –

wheeled and soared and swung high in the sunlit silence.

Hovering there I’ve chased the shouting wind along

and flung my eager craft through footless halls of air.

“Up, up the long delirious burning blue

I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace,

where never lark, or even eagle, flew;

and, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod

the high untrespassed sanctity of space,

put out my hand and touched the face of God.”

This is for my younger sister. I have quilted the chorus from a favorite hymn into it.

Turn your eyes upon Jesus

Look full in His wonderful face

And the things of earth

Will grow strangely dim

In the light of His glory and grace

Have a great day.

Linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts , Busy Hands Quilts , Confessions of a Fabric Addict , Kathy’s Kwilts

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Leaders/Enders Four Patchese

Posted on February 22, 2018 by katyquilts

It feels like I’ve made a million of these little four patches as leader/enders, but my little bin of cut squares is still plenty full.

I didn’t have a plan for these until I saw this post at Crazy Mom Quilts. Go ahead and look, I’ll wait! It might be crazy to think about making a bed quilt out of two inch four patches, but I really love the idea! If I make an 80 by 80 quilt (I would add some borders to make it a bit bigger), and alternate the four patches with plain blocks , I only need…….800 four patches!

I decided to see how many I have so far. I’m nearing the 200 mark. I might get another 200 out of the scraps I have cut. I will definitely need to cut more! But somehow, this actually feels possible.

Then again, I might just be crazy….

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Another Tiny Finish

Posted on February 21, 2018 by katyquilts

I had some leftover triangles from my little Road to Paris quilt so I stitched them up.

My finished quilted ended up 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches.

I quilted it on my Juki and pulled the backing around to the front to bind.

The back looks pretty messy!

But it was a fun little project and I like to display tiny quilts with my toy sewing machines.

Have a great day!

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A Little Finish

Posted on February 20, 2018 by katyquilts

I think this post could be titled, Try, Try Again! Things went a little crazy after I finished the top. I loaded it up to quilt on the long arm. Yes, I even do small quilts on it!

I liked most of the quilting, but I didn’t like the center blocks. I debated a bit and then ripped stitches.

I had this leftover black binding and used that. It looked too fat to me.

I thought I’d like it better after washing.

Nope. Time to rip that off! I made a new binding. This time I cut my strips 2 inches wide and stitched to the front with a scant quarter inch.

I pulled it to the back as tightly as I could and stitched it down again.

Now, I love it! I’m glad I took the time to fix the things I was not happy with.

I spent lots of time searching for the name of the block pattern and found this in one of my books.

I think I need to make a bed quilt in this pattern!

I also wanted to remind you about that the Buy on Get One Free sale on Accuquilt Studio dies ends February 21st. Just click the link above and use the code BOGOFREE at checkout. This is al affiliate link and I receive a small commission on any purchases made after clicking on my link. I appreciate your support of my blog.

Have a great day!

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DWMonday ~ Something New

Posted on February 19, 2018 by katyquilts

I’ve been focusing on UFOs and shirting quilts and decided it was time for something entirely new. So I pulled out this Ombre jelly roll and opened it up.

The colors are beautiful! I decided to make a variation of Bonnie Hunter’s Scrappy Trips pattern. Her pattern creates 12 inch blocks and mine will be 16. Also, I’m using white for every other row.

I’m sewing into tubes as she suggests, but I’m using my strip die from Accuquilt for sub cutting.

Time to open one seam in each round and lay it out!

And in true cooking show fashion, here’s one I made earlier.

Honestly, these are a bit boring to make so I’ll probably sew a block or two here and there between other things. Having the strip die really helps speed things along and that helps. You can click here to find all the current deals from Accuquilt.

Have a great day!

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Broken Dishes

Posted on February 18, 2018 by katyquilts

I have all my swap blocks ready to send for the Fun with Barb swap. I decided I wanted to finish my quilt from the last swap before the next squishy package comes.

So it is pieced, quilted, and today I can finish the binding.

Above is a look at the back. I’ll share more about this quilt when it is all finished.

Have a great day!

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QOV #8

Posted on February 17, 2018 by katyquilts

I just realized I hadn’t shared the rest of this months QOVs. This top was pieced by Val.

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

I also wanted to let you know that Accuquilt has a fantastic sale right now on the Studio Cutter and dies. Click here for all the details of their President’s Day Sale.

Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Redwork

Posted on February 16, 2018 by katyquilts

Prepare for picture over load! I am just smitten with this quilt! I finished the quilting, binding, and washing of it this week. Here are a couple photos before washing.

First I did a cold water rinse to make sure all of the blue marker was gone. The water was disgusting after that one soak! Then I used a bit of blue Dawn dish soap and a product made for vintage textiles called Restoration. It is made by Engleside Products.

I’m not sure you can tell here, but it is so much brighter after washing!

The rusty stains didn’t disappear completely, but they are much improved.

It seems to belong in this room, though not on the bed! It is much too narrow.

Here are some closeups of some of the blocks.

I just love the texture close quilting gives!

I was asked if I prewashed the binding fabric and the answer is yes. I did not want this to turn pink in the wash!

This top was dated 1909 and was made by Ruth Crowley Greene. It was given to me by her granddaughter, Jane, a dear friend of mine. I feel honored to have been able to finish this and believe Ruth would be pleased that it is finished.

Have a great day!

Linking up with Confessions of a Fabric Addict , Crazy Mom Quilts , Busy Hands Quilts , Lisa in Port Hope

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