KatyQuilts

Productivity

Posted on August 21, 2013 by katyquilts

Remember DWM and the QOV I had on the wall? Yeah, nothing happened with that yesterday. But I am okay with that. Better to have more things planned than not enough.

It also was a perfect set up for today. I had training for work this morning, then a two hour break before going back to work, lunch break, then back on desk from 5-9 tonight. Before I left, I threw dinner in the crockpot and threaded my machine. I laid out the pieces and got one row of tumblers pieced and pressed. During my break, I got two more rows pieced and all my pieces set out for my next piecing session. If I have 5 minutes during my lunch break (I come home for lunch), I can get another row done.

The key is to have things prepared so you can sit down and sew when you have a minute. People ask me how I get so much done and this is it!

Update: no sewing last night and had to run Daughter #3’s car to the shop this morning. As soon as I got home, I finished the rows. I have time to sew at least a few together before work today. I really want this top done by the end of the week!

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A big finish!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by katyquilts

Yesterday I worked on finishing swap blocks in between loads of laundry.

I work on them in batches of ten blocks.

This is what the whole pile of 60 blocks looks like! Before dinner, I ran out to buy a new Pigma pen to sign them.

I only needed one brown one but had to buy a whole set to get it. After dinner, Daughter #3 and I watched a few episodes of Duck Dynasty and I worked on signing them.

All120 blocks are ready to go! Today I will send them off on their way. Between training and regular work hours, I am not likely to get much else done.

Maybe after work I will find the energy to finish knitting this tiny sock…

I m linking up with Connie at Free Motion by the River for Linky Tuesday.

Until next time, have a fantastic day!

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on August 19, 2013 by katyquilts

I love DWM; it helps me focus and set goals for my week, not just for quilting but for chores around the house.

Above is the Quilt of Valor I intend to finish for August. I hope to make some progress on it today. However, I also need to keep working on these swap blocks.

I am dreaming of starting a new project though.

While working in the sewing room, I have been listening to this:

But life is not all about quilting. I did my 30 minutes on the treadmill, started laundry, and cleaned the kitchen. I also need to run a few errands after while and make dinner tonight.

I am linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times. Head on over for a wealth of inspiration!

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Sunday

Posted on August 18, 2013 by katyquilts

It has been a good weekend but it sure flew by! I got 10 more swap blocks done and the flying geese for another 10 ready to go.

Friday, Daughter #1 and I went to an estate sale. I bought some vintage linens.

Today we took her to IKEA so she could pick up stuff for her new house. Hubby found the toy section.

He is going to be a great grandpa!

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This and That Saturday

Posted on August 17, 2013 by katyquilts

The flu has kept me from accomplishing much this week. I did get my 8 swap blocks done the other day but that is it sewing wise.

I did spend part of the day yesterday shopping with Daughter #1.

I love it when I get the chance to hang out with her!
And yesterday was my anniversary. My hubby brought home these:

Aren’t they beautiful? He’s a keeper! We also went out to dinner and then enjoyed an evening by the fire. I am so thankful that God put us together. Our 27 years have been filled with ups and downs but there isn’t anyone I would rather share the journey with.

And because every quilting blog needs quilt pictures, here is a small quilt I made several years ago. Lately, I have been using it on my kitchen table. The fabrics are all reproduction prints and the squares measure 1″ finished. It looks a little wonky to me, might have been a PMS quilt. Regardless, I like it. Reminds me that things don’t have to be perfect to have value.

Looks like a beautiful day today!

This is the day The Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Ps. 118:24

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Works in Progress

Posted on August 14, 2013 by katyquilts

Yesterday before work, I was able to finish the blocks for one of the signature swaps I am in.

That is what 60 4.5″ blocks look like! I still need to sign them. Next I need to focus on the 60 blocks needed for the other swap I am taking part in. These blocks are 6.5″ and I have 12 complete.

The first step is creating the flying geese units.

Today, I hope to get 8 blocks done. It always helps to break a big job up into small parts. Which leads me to this:

Yuck. I detest exercise. My initial goal is just to get on it for 30 minutes 3x a week. Day one is done. Maybe next time I should turn it on? JK!
I am definitely a work in progress!

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‘Tis better to give….

Posted on August 13, 2013 by katyquilts

….or at least more fun! While I was home, I was able to give my niece Livy, her graduation quilt!

And she loved it!

I also gave the Coast Guard quilt to my brother.

Sorry about the terrible pictures. I need to slow down and not rush that part! He was very surprised as well and loved the Coast Guard fabric.

I am linking up with Connie at Free Motion by the River.

Today, it is back to work!

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Weekend in Wisconsin

Posted on August 11, 2013 by katyquilts

I got a late start leaving Michigan on Thursday so I spent the night in a hotel on the way. I decided to pull a Bonnie Hunter:

I made some progress on my SQT swap blocks while watching a BBC show on my kindle. I got here early on Friday and have been enjoying time with family.

I even got to meets sister’s chickens!

That’s my dad! I also got to take part in my sister’s family tradition of root beer night.

Hope you enjoy your family today!

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Homeward bound…

Posted on August 9, 2013 by katyquilts

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Coast Guard Quilt

Posted on August 7, 2013 by katyquilts

It was a late night, Tuesday evening, but the quilt is finished and ready to take to my brother.

I will leave tomorrow after work. Thanks to everyone for your wonderful comments and encouragement! This proved to be quite the marathon project but definitely worth it.

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