DWMonday

Posted on December 4, 2017 by katyquilts

I bought these little mini charms last winter. I paired them with some Kona Coal and made 4 patches. I decided these would make a good baby quilt.

So I threw them up on the design wall. I wanted to shade the colors across the quilt.

Too small. So I added plain gray squares.

Meh. Played around some more.

Okay, so maybe random is better.

Maybe chains of color?

Better. I’ll leave it up there for a day or so and think about it.
Have a great day!

Linking up with Cooking Up Quilts , Love Laugh Quilt , Small Quilts and Doll Quilts

Posted in Baby Quilts, Design Wall Monday | 18 Comments

KnittingĀ 

Posted on December 3, 2017 by katyquilts

I used to knit a bit. But I haven’t done any more than a few dishcloths for the last several years. Now that I finished hand quilting that last little vintage top, I thought I would see if I can still do this. This is my carry around knitting basket.

And this is what’s inside. My favorite mitten pattern, stitch markers, a stitch counter, and my double pointed needles.

Even though I haven’t been knitting, I still have two boxes like this of yarn! I plan to make some mittens out of these.

I only knit small things like socks, mittens, and dish cloths. We will see how much my carpal tunnel will allow.

Have a great day!

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New Pantographs!

Posted on December 2, 2017 by katyquilts

I ordered some new pantographs during Digitech’s Black Friday sale.

Most of these would be great for beginners. If you are new to pantos, I’d stay away fromSound Wave and Radio Waves. I can’t wait to try these out!

But I’m not done shopping yet, I just received notice that it is time for the Semi Annual Sale At Urban Elementz ! And this time, instead of 25% off, everything is 30% off! You know I can’t pass up a deal like that! I do in fact purchase most of my pantos from Urban Elementz . They have great products and excellent customer service.

Have a great day!

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Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Stars QOV

Posted on December 1, 2017 by katyquilts

Here is another QOV from a Stitching Sisters member, Annette.


I love the Baptist Fans.


But I’m not in love with the thread I used on the back.


Live and learn. The binding was sent along with this top, just to keep the two together. Since I wanted to play with my new Juki, I asked if anyone minded if I finished the binding and label. I got the go ahead! This quilt is now washed and ready to be presented to a veteran at the Stitching Sisters meeting next week.


Have a great day!

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

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November/December Goals

Posted on November 30, 2017 by katyquilts

Warning: this is a very picture heavy post! It’s time to review my goals and plan for the very last month of 2017. It was quite a productive month for me. It’s amazing how much you can get done when you stay home.

1. Quilt, bind, and add a hanging sleeve to this quilt for a customer. Done!

2. Finish this baby quilt. Done!

3. Finish this little white on white quilt. Done!

4. Finish any QOVs that come in. Done!

I finished one more and will share that tomorrow.

5. Start work on a top secret customer quilt. Not done! Yikes!

What else did I finish? I finished hand quilting this and will share it soon.

I made two throw quilts for a couple of sweet kids.

I made and presented this QOV.

I finished this quilt for Daughter #1 and will share it soon.

And I made this Christmas pillow.

Wow! I got more done than I thought! I have to admit, my shopping is not done and my house is a mess. Also, hubby had two business trips this month and that always increases my productivity!

Time to set reasonable goals for December,

1. I must start and finish a top secret project. I’ll be working on that today.

2. Participate in the 52 Quilters project the week of December 11!

3. Finish my leader/ender blocks.

4. Make one more baby quilt.

Better not get crazy here!

Have a great day!

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In Praise of Vintage Stash….

Posted on November 29, 2017 by katyquilts

Have you ever gone through your stash and ditched old fabrics you didnā€™t like anymore? I have. But thankfully, a few pieces missed the trash bag. And Iā€™m so glad! I finished this quilt for a lady that bought the top at an Amish auction quite a few years ago.


She wanted me to not only quilt it, but also add the binding and a sleeve to the back, but she didnā€™t have any extra fabric. Ā Can you believe I found in my stash two of the exact fabrics used in the top and backing?

The colors are off here. It was way too bright out to take good photos. I found a piece identical to this backing to use for the sleeve.


The binding was a near perfect match as well. Close enough!

Have a great day!

Posted in Customer Quilts, Finishes | 7 Comments

QOVĀ 

Posted on November 28, 2017 by katyquilts

If this Quilt of Valor looks familiar, it’s because this top is the same pattern as the one I showed yesterday. Val made this top.

I think it’s fun to see how the same pattern can look quilted differently.

Here is the back.

I loaded this one sideways and used this pantograph from Urban Elementz .

Have a great day!

Posted in Finishes, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Yet Another QOV

Posted on November 27, 2017 by katyquilts

Thank you to all for the kind comments regarding our next grandchild due in July. We could not be happier! Now onto quilty things. The lovely quilt top was pieced by Nadine.



I used a pantograph from Urban Elementz called Fern Gully to quilt it. I ordered some more pantos over the weekend and I can’t wait to try them out!

BTW, the Cyber Monday deals from Accuquilt can be found here. GO! Dies are 20% off and you can get free shipping with the code FREESHIPCM.

Have a great day!

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Vintage Broken Dishes

Posted on November 26, 2017 by katyquilts

Well, even with the grand doggies here, I have managed a bit of progress hand quilting this vintage crib quilt.



I am now 2/3s of the way done.


I think I can finish before Christmas. While stitching, I’ll be dreaming of another one, because Daughter #1 and SIL #1 made this fun announcement!

“This Thanksgiving, the Q household was cooking more than just a turkey! Baby Q #3 coming July 2018!”

We are so excited!

Have a great day!

Linking up with Kathy’s Quilts

Posted in Hand quilting | 17 Comments

Merry Christmas to me!

Posted on November 25, 2017 by katyquilts

I’ve wanted a Juki for a long time. I finally found a good deal and bought one!

This is the Juki TL2000Qi. There is a newer model out, but it was more than I was willing to pay. My first project was attaching the binding on this quilt.

What a breeze! I think I’m in love!

By the way, the Accuquilt Black Friday deals end tonight. Check them out here.

Have a great day!

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