Fresh Starts, Gentle Pace

First, I need to vent a bit ! !
We’ve been trying very hard to make January feel quieter than usual.
That’s a little tricky here in Florida, where neighbors arrive for three months of vacation…and we live here all twelve. Add in record low temperatures and pool heater is turned off until the daily high hits 74 degrees. I don’t think that needs explaining  and let’s just say it’s been a but funny…

But stepping back from all that? Happiness has come from it.

I had a birthday a few days ago. Not a big one, no balloons or banners, just a big number that I still can’t quite believe belongs to me. You know the kind. The number that makes you pause, laugh a little, and double-check the math. It showed up quietly, just like January tends to do. And honestly? I didn’t feel the need to make a big deal out of it…but let me eat cake!

I had planned to use only the fabric I already owned. To stop thinking everything has to be new. That plan lasted until about the 14^th of January

( And yes, it’s my husband’s fault. HA, HA.) he had a heart appointment, and the shop is right across the street. I had to stop.
Best plans aside, reality is this: I love fabric.

This Quilt Block is All About me and it’s one of my Favorites. I made it into a throw pillow and I see it and sometimes use it daily.

This quilt block has a finished size of 12″ x 12″ 

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PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

Cut 18 Assorted Colors – 1 ½ x 2 ½”

Piece as shown for the center

Cut 2 White – 1 ½” x 6 ½”
Sew to left and right side

Cut 2 White – 1 1/2” x 8 ½”
Sew to top and bottom

Cut 4 Yellow – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 4 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Sew as Shown

One of My Quilt Pattern Books

Now in Print
and at My Etsy Shop

Square Perfect a Quilt Pattern in Red, White and Blue, but only if you want it to be, you can use any three colors. It’s a holiday of colors no matter what colors used.

Square Perfect makes a finished quilt that measures, 108″ x 98″ a Perfect KING size quilt. Instructions to make each row and complete how to make each square design as shown in the pictures.

Quilting has always been my reminder that good things take time and that starting again doesn’t require starting over. There is ALWAYS a Beginning, a Middle and End.

MY Quilt Wisdom this Week:

Begin where you are. Stitch what you can. Let this your daily season unfold at a gentle pace. And yes, purchase the quilt pattern, buy the fabric, and of course… have a piece of cake.
Have a great week, Beth Ann

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