KatyQuilts

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ A Little Hand Quilting

Posted on August 27, 2017 by katyquilts

I thought I’d share an update on my hand quilting progress. It should have been done by now. But there isn’t any deadline.

In this picture you can see that quilted vs. nonquilted parts. It’s hard to see the difference!

The back is where the quilting shows.

You can tell where the edges of the quilt top are by the basting lines. I used a couple different feedsacks for the back and one was quite yellow.

And a full shot of the top.

I find my hand often goes numb when hand quilting so that accounts for part of the slowness. I hope to get two more fans quilted today. If I did two every day for a week, it would be done!

Have a great day!

Linking up with Kathy’s Quilts

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More Black and White

Posted on August 26, 2017 by katyquilts

I took some more black and white photos while out and about with Z last week.

Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Quilts of Valor

Posted on August 25, 2017 by katyquilts

Here are three QOVs that I got quilted this week. I love working on these! The first was made by Kathy D.

This one was made by Pat S. I’ve had people ask me about the pattern. I found out that it is called Standing Strong and can be found here.

This last one was made by Nadine G.

Have a great day!

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

PS I want to thank everyone that has supported me by purchasing Accuquilt products through my site. Also, all GO! dies are on sale up to $10 off through August 29. Click here for details.

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Another QOV

Posted on August 24, 2017 by katyquilts

I want to say thank you for all of you that have taken time to leave comments over the last week. I’m behind once again on responding to comments and this is a very busy week as well.

Here is the next QOV from Stitching Sisters member, Pat S. I love this pattern.

I’m using this pantograph from Urban Elementz.

This is a really good pantograph if you are new to long arming and pantographs.

Have a great day!

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Back to QOVs!

Posted on August 23, 2017 by katyquilts

I picked up a half dozen QOV tops from my Stitching Sisters group last weekend. I’m starting with this beauty from Kathy D.

I love this scrappy top! This is the panto I am using.

It is from Urban Elementz. I buy nearly all of my pantographs from them. They have a great selection and great service. Doesn’t it look great so far?

I hope to get this one done today and the next one loaded.

Have a great day!

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A Little Twister!

Posted on August 22, 2017 by katyquilts

A friend brought this sweet little flannel top to me to quilt. The backing was flannel too.

As soon as I saw it, I thought of this panto from Urban Elementz.

I use Glide thread in Celery for the quilting.

These blocks are tiny! She did a beautiful job of piecing and pressing this top.

This is the back and this photo shows the true colors the best.

Isn’t this adorable? I just love it!

Have a great day!

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DWMonday ~ Batik Scraps

Posted on August 21, 2017 by katyquilts

Remember when I chopped up all my batik scraps?

I bought some yardage of this solid aqua and chopped that up too.

I used a 2 1/2 inch by 4 1/2 inch die to cut these on my Accuquilt studio cutter. I worked on sewing these while Zenia was here.

After sewing a bunch of twosies together, I put them up on the design wall.

Z and I both liked the second plan better so I went with that.

I got enough blocks done for one twin size quilt. I hope to get the blocks together this week.

Have a great day!

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

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You can meet the most wonderful people through quilting and blogging! Zenia and I have followed each other’s blogs for a few years. She blogs at A Quilted Passion. When I found out that she lived only a mile from my son in Arizona, it was only a matter of time before we met in person. Last winter when I moved out there, she was a true lifeline. She introduced me to friends, invited me over to sew, included me on quilty field trips. Before I came back to Michigan, we made plans for her to come visit me here. And last Wednesday, she arrived!

She made this adorable mini quilt for me.

How cute is that?

We spent some time sewing together.

And I tried to show her a little of Michigan.

We toured this lighthouse.

And found a quilt inside!

We walked in the woods a bit.

We hit up some quilt shops, talked blogs, family, and quilting, shared ideas, and scraps. Before I knew it, it was time for her to leave.

I’ll be seeing you in Phoenix soon, Z!

Have a great day!

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Jeeping Again!

Posted on August 19, 2017 by katyquilts

Last weekend, Mr. Wonderful and I did our first trail ride with a group. There were ten Jeeps and about twenty people. We didn’t know anyone before we started, but everyone was very friendly and helpful. Most of the time we hit trails through the woods, but there is a “play” area tha we spent some time at. The mister likes to play with his drone and go pro cameras and he put together this video. The hills are a lot steeper than they look in the video!