KatyQuilts

I desperately needed a break from house stuff so I started making some of these blocks. Honestly, it took a hot minute to get the hang of foundation paper piecing again.

You can see the first one has two of the same fabrics next to each other. It will stay in. This quilt will have 70 blocks so it shouldn’t be too noticeable.

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Finished! I had a bin of 2 inch squares that I had left here in Michigan and I made as many 9 patches as I could out of them.

And this is what I ended up with.

I had only a few dark squares and quite a few lights leftover.

I don’t know what I’ll do with these, but for now, they are headed back to AZ. I’m packing a box or two of sewing things that I’ve finished working on and plan to send them to Daughter #2 just to get them out of the way.

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I thought I’d share a bit more about the Woven Hearts Sew Along I’m working on for Fat Quarter Shop . We are using these foundation patterns. They come in a pad with 42 sheets in each pad.

Here is a look at one of the sheets in the pad.

The quilt I’m working on needs 70 blocks. That’s a bunch. I’m going to try to make one here and there so I don’t overdo it with my wrists and hands. This is an extremely accurate method of making these blocks, but the rotary cutting to trim can be painful if I’m not careful.

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I’m a t-shirt person, always have been. I acquired quite a few while Daughter #2 was serving in the Air Force.

I decided that someday, I will make myself a t-shirt quilt. And I decided to rough cut the pieces I want so I don’t have as big of a pile to carry back to AZ.

Here are some of my favorites.

And that pile takes up much less room!

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The mister’s flowers have been so beautiful this summer!

In an age where blaming others seems to be a national sport, I thought this was a good reminder.

My pretty girl. ❤️

Oscar had surgery last week.

Mr. Wonderful did the necessary modifications so we can flat tow him behind our RV, Dora.

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Here is a photo from moving day (week?).

We closed on Wednesday. It is time for another family to enjoy this beautiful home.

If anyone needs me, I’ll be napping. 😴

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It’s hard to believe I finally finished this! I hope you enjoy this look back. Have a great day!

After 20 years, this UFO is DONE! It seems quite fitting that this is my last finish for the decade!

You may remember that it looked totally different at the beginning of the year.

I was never happy with it, and I finally decided to take it apart and try again. Now it is finally done. It is handpieced, except for the borders, and machine quilted.

I purchased these fabrics in Amsterdam in 1999. I started piecing the flowers soon after.

I’m still not 100% happy, but I think my fear of ruining these special fabrics kept me paralyzed. Now I can enjoy them on a wall instead of in a box.

I’m not happy with my machine quilting in the hexies, but I love the border.

Finished is definitely better than perfect. Have a great day!

I haven’t forgotten these 9 patches. These will finish at 4 1/2 inches.

I spent some time sorting my bin of squares into little piles of five darks and four lights. That makes it easy to zip these through the machine without having to think too hard.

Here is the most recent dozen. I will have enough pieces for a total of 84 blocks. I have no idea what they will become.

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I set aside a bit of time and made some progress on this little quilt. I love it so far!

And one big plant decision has been made. This beauty now has a new home. The adoptive plant mom is over the moon.

And I am left with these cuttings so I can propagate a few more. They are much easier to transport than this beauty would have been.

I know it’s silly, but I was quite sad to part with this. It helps that the lady that got it was so very thrilled. She promised to send me photos. And I’ll still get to take a bit of it with me.

Several of you mentioned bringing them all with us, but we simply won’t have room in Dora, the RV.

Have a great day!