KatyQuilts

Hand quilting has begun! These are the needles I like best for hand quilting.

So far, so good!

And I bought another thrifted shirt for the binding, so that’s all ready to go.

Have a great day!

Winslow loves hot, sunny days!

This is a lesson I’ve been learning this summer! Downsizing is not for wimps! Right, Lois?

Our dear SIL had a birthday mid July. He is a huge Detroit Lions fan, so we got him this for his birthday.

And this is what I think of all of my dear readers.

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God is SO good! Our house was on the market for five days and we received multiple offers. The inspection went well and we are now just two weeks out from closing.

We are working away at disposing of the last of our furniture and belongings. It is definitely bittersweet. However, the fact that God has displayed His guidance and grace in every step has made it more joyful than sad. We know it was time and look forward to all He has for us in the future.

Have a wonderful day!

What a crazy month it has been! I did manage a few small finishes.

This is still needs quilting. I’m still not happy with my machine quilting on my domestic machine, so this will wait until I get back to my long arm.

I wonder what August will bring….

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Remember this die?

I used it to cut up a bunch of solid scraps. I only used the B and C shapes on the die.

I’m going to make some random units like this:

I’ll figure out later what to do with them.

Have a great day!

Remember this mess? I cut all the pieces for my vintage 9 patch from this pile.

I still had a messy pile leftover after that. I don’t know why I threw unusable scraps back into the bin, but it was time to sort this mess out.

I cut more squares and triangles than I needed for my little top. I continued cutting HSTs and squares in the same size.

I sorted some little strips, a few vintage blocks, and random triangles and squares that I found.

It all takes up much less room now and I’m much more likely to use it this way.

That feels good! Have a great day!

I took a trip to Goodwill and picked up this shirt.

I paid $3 for it.

I thought it looked perfect for a border for my vintage 9 patch! The color is most true in the photo below. It has just enough of a worn look to fit in well with the blocks.

Now it’s all basted and ready for hand quilting! Woo hoo!

Have a great day!

Have you seen this movie? I read the book several years ago, but the mister and I watched the movie this week. It was written by JD Vance, Trump’s running mate. The movie is heartbreaking and moving. Warning: there is strong language. We highly recommend it , even so.

We took the three Es out to lunch. They wanted to go to Sam’s Club. 😂 It was a cheap date!

My two pups chilling at the park.

IYKYK. 😂

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My little top is done for now. It is approximately 44 inches square.

The border on the inspiration quilt was an off white solid. I don’t have anything hanging around that really works. I did try these.

None are terrible, but I’m not certain I have enough of any of these to work anyway.

I like this little bit too much to just slap anything on there, so I’ll wait until I find the right thing. I might go shopping in Mr. Wonderful’s closet. Ssshhhhh! Don’t tell him!

Have a great day!