What’s in a name? ME ! It’s time to change and move every thing here to this site I love www.BethAnnDoing.com I now own my site. I have done this by myself and for myself.
The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop All my quilt patterns in ONE place
The Quilt Ladies Book 12 Quilt Stories and the 15 Quilt patterns – Digital
How to Survive Retirement No money talk about retirement, it’s my how to do the day to day of retirement. Now in Digital and in Print.
Beth ann Who just needs to make it, fix it and say it
I’m Beth Ann I decided to self-publish my quilt books and quilt patterns, with that I became a solo-business owner. I’m taking my quilts and making a dream into a reality. The dream became reality as I decided to close the store as of January 2016, and reopening it on Etsy just months later, I’m a very fast learner, but it’s MINE ! I love quilts, painting, art, reading, furniture, decorating and The Quilt Ladies, they have changed my life. I’m teaching myself photography and have jumped into it has opened up my mind with ideas.
Born and raised in Des Moines, IA. Husband and I have been married just over 43 years and have a great family. We have lived in IA, MN, NE and now in sunny FLORIDA. Our some day dream is coming true not to a beach but on a golf course.
Please feel free to ask questions and I always love comments, but please be kind.
Read my book “The Quilt Ladies” 12 Quilt Stories
and 15 Complete Quilt Patterns
Make Retirement fun with my “How to Survive Retirement” a Check List
The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Etsy Shop HERE for YOU This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a few cents if you click to their site and purchase.
#quilt #quilting #thequiltladies #patchwork #bethanndoing #quilts #needlework
The Quilt Ladies
The Story is Fiction but the quilts are very real.
All Twelve Quilt Stories and Fifteen Complete Quilt Patterns
12 Quilt Stories and 15 Complete Quilt Patterns
In The Quilt Ladies Book Collection five very different women come together. The books take you through learning to quilt, starting a business, moving, daily life and death. Each book continues the story and has Complete Quilt Instructions for the quilt the ladies are making in that book.
2 daughter, Hannah and Kimberly move into a new life and discover with change
comes new emotions, ideas and goals.
Emily is very educated and the helper of the group.
Harry and Matthew. Making a life and raising children is hard and opening a
business takes hard work, luck and great friends.
becomes too hard. And, as a basket of cut quilt squares changes everything.
is married and moves in the area with Pastor Art, and a son, Jeffery. Jenny
becomes her own person, with the “Ladies” in the background helping.
Book 1 “Mary Alice and Emily
Brown” of The Quilt Ladies Book
Collection
with so much inside herself as things change before her eyes.
never be home again. Her mind raced with silent questions. “Should I stay?
Build a life for myself without him? I love him, but is that enough? Is this
right for me?” She tried to separate herself from the move and think of
only what would be the best for her.
loaded overwhelmed Mary Alice. It was the first time in her life she understood
the concept of, a heavy heart. As they started down the street, she felt a pain
in her chest, the type of pain you have when you know your heart is breaking
inside.
eyes and talking herself out of screaming, she kept repeating over and over her
silent prayer, One foot in front of the other.
amazing people. Women need each other more than men do I think. This group of
Ladies brought out the best in me, Mary Alice stated. The Quilt Pattern is Square Star, 102”x 94”, using squares and
playing with color.
forever.
“Helen and Teresa” of The
Quilt Ladies Book Collection
Helen had finished a total of three two patches. “Hope you don’t mind, but
these cookies looked good. Great for coffee dunking. Helen’s mind was working.
Now her body needed a little help, too. As Helen had her coffee and three
cookies, they talked. “There is no wrong way or right way of quilting,
just your way”
harder at two in the morning. All I had were my own thoughts. A needle and
thread made things just a little better.”
Two quilts are featured in Book Two, RoadWay 94” x110”
is a quilt that Teresa made for her boys as a road to drive cars and
Square Doll Quilt 17” x 21” using small squares.
“Jenny” of The Quilt Ladies
Book Collection
The “Ladies” learn they are more than just friends. As the story
continues;
than 10 minutes they were on their way to the Brown Farm. They were met by
George who smiled when he saw them, “Ladies…you are a gift from…”
he started to say. “Get out of our way George, and let us see what is
needed here,”
his head and moved to the side. Inside the living room, they saw that Anna’s
bed had been moved from her room.
strangers who chose each other. They started back into the house and Helen
said, I’m going home in a little bit. I have a quilt to start cutting.”
The house was at peace as they returned.
friendship, as words are not needed, just help is.
wonderful baby quilt or lap quilt, pieced in the book in red and green plaid.
Twelve Stories and Fifteen Complete Quilt Patterns ALL in ONE Book
“Changes” of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection
to start a business. Complete quilt instructions for Grandma’s Candy Dish,
pieced and applique.
business is born and with it so much more. Continue along with The
“Ladies” “William was the first to see Molly. He rose and Molly
kissed him on the cheek. He stood there and could not say anything. Who was
this beautiful young lady?
Emily whispered to him, “It’s time to sit down
William.” Molly stepped over her brothers as they both sat looking up at
her, their mouths open. Teresa didn’t look up, she was moving over to make
space for the new arrivals. In one motion, Molly kissed her mother on her cheek
and took Anna into her arms. As she was turning to sit down Teresa looked
up.”
I?” Jonathan asked Mary Alice. “No, no, our help is a gift to Teresa.
Helen helps in the morning, and I help in the afternoons. You will be making a
lot of people very happy,” Mary Alice answered. “I am ready to be
fired,” Mary Alice said with a smile.
designed, in this quilt named, Grandma’s Candy Dish 90” x 90”. This quilt is
all about color fun and appliques borders.
“The Kitchen” of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection
and a blow of hate brings all together.
she thought she should get up and go down stairs, but that thought passed as
she tried to roll over in bed. She was going nowhere. Her mind walked through
the past few hours and tried to wish what had happened away. But the pain in
her face and the burning of her arm were real. She heard footsteps and was very
pleased to see Molly. Molly had her arms wrapped around herself and looked so
young.”
surprised the cakes sold so fast, they almost sold themselves. He just had to
get the store owner to taste them. One taste and they were hooked. Working side
by side had been the right decision. Teresa hoped to repay the loan in just
over a year. William was even right about the name “The Kitchen.” It
was what everyone called it and it seemed to fit.
square is not basic when you try new colors.
THE QUILT LADIES BOOK NOW ON KINDLE AND NOOK
Twelve Stories and Fifteen Complete Quilt Patterns ALL in ONE Book
Book 6
“Summer at the Farm” of The Quilt Ladies
Book Collection
The farm is where the children spend the summer and this summer The
“Ladies” do too.
“You haven’t answered my question Emily.”
“Yes, I bought…bought them hats and horses,” she said turning to take Anna from Molly……..Teresa said, “Did you see that boy? Someone better get me a big stick.”
All laughed, “A big stick, you are going to need the whole tree trunk. Or maybe a bucket of water.”
In the summer you need a little color, and color is what this quilt is all about,
Star Lap Quilt, 52” x 60”.
Book 7 “Love at Any Age” of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection
Young love and one of The “Ladies” in love. Continuing on at the farm, the girls
come to visit too.
Matthew was at the counter, he turned carrying a tray
of food, one glance and he said, “It’s about time.”
moved here Jonathan. What took you so long?”
Harry patted Jonathan on the back,” Just
remember, she was our girl first, and that does give us seniority.”
“Sarah was the first one to see them all. As she
moved up the stairs, “I hope you all look as good as me tonight, or those
men down in the kitchen are going to dance only with me. They are all looking
rather handsome too.”
Kimberly walked to her. Sarah kissed her very lightly on the cheek. Kimberly
moved to the side so she could see Hannah. Another gasp, Hannah nodded and
moved to the side, and there stood Molly and Emily.
all look like queens. Wait, wait let me get down stairs and watch as you all
come down. Just a minute, just a minute,” Sarah said as she moved down the
stairs.”
girls, Churn-Dash Baby Quilt, 31” x 31” and a different look in Log Cabin
PinWheel, 96” x 96”.Book 8
“The Wedding” of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection
quilting. All the things The “Ladies” do best.
Have to say it’s been so much fun.” Helen giggled
and squeezed Emily around the waist. Before Emily could react Helen was off,
“You go get cleaned up, Jenny will be out soon with lunch for
everyone.”Emily took a deep breath and just enjoyed the moment,Teresa took her hand and guided her to the house, it was bath and hair time. It
was about noon when the children returned to the house, “Lunch is
served.” The door slammed and feet came up the stairs. “Jonathan just
left. He looked better as time went on, but the mans scared to death,”
Jenny laughed.
A wedding is always time for that special quilt this
one is it. A Wedding Quilt 66” x 86”, pieced and appliqued, as The
“Ladies” say, by committee. Pieced flowers with appliqued vines and
leaves.
Book 9 “Garden Under the Stars” of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection
the land.
“He’s come down in price three times Mary Alice and now you don’t even
seem interested anymore. You said you wanted this property.
“Samuel, maybe if Mr. Hinds finds it in himself to talk with me about the price, maybe
then, I would think more serious about it. But until then, I am in no hurry.
Truthfully, each time he talks with you and not me, the price will need to just
keep coming down,” Mary Alice raised her eyebrows at her husband. “
The garden is shown off in this quilt of pieced stars and applique flowers and
vines, My Garden Under the Stars 52” x 30”Book 10 “At Anytime” of The Quilt Ladies
Book Collection
I need from you what I gave you, freedom to try.”
“You can have anything I have, “At Anytime.”
The house sounds moved from room to room, but to her they were nothing she wanted
to be involved in. She curled herself into a ball and pulled the blanket up
around her head, she took in the smell of the cotton in the quilt, she fingered
the stitches that held it together and she understood the meaning of
“peace” folding herself up in it. The “Ladies” had completed
it for her just days earlier and it was still overwhelming to her the love that
they gave her in the pieces of fabric. Kimberly broke the silence, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
No one moved, and no one answered. Until, “Not what I am now,” Jenny said.
It seemed to roll over them all. A few moments later, “What if you could be anything, or do anything, what would
that be?” Molly asked very slowly, as the heat of the day was making the
moments move almost like a dream.
Teenage years are years of discovery, both for the teenager and the Parents Those
Teenage Years, 66” x 91”.
Sale”, but no one seemed to want it. Stopping to take in the house as she
did most days, “Why aren’t you mine?”
“Why has it been on the market for so long?” Jenny questioned Carol.
“At first the price was too high, the longer it was on the market with the high
price, people just stopped looking at it. It’s been on the market so long, the
price is down, but it now needs repairs, paint, cleaning, a lot of hard work. I
think all the systems, heat, water, electric are pretty good.”
“I’m going to take Jeffrey on a walk through, you two talk,” Helen said.
They talked about money, they talked about down payment, and they talked about
writing an offer. But Jenny had decided earlier that morning today would be
just looking. She had to take some time and think about everything. Helen was coming through the
door, “It’s a beautiful home. Robert could come over and look at the
furnace and things for you?”
“That would be great. Can I walk through one more time?” she took Jeffrey with
Helen.
Heading up the stairs she said, “Welcome home Jeffrey, we’re home.”
It’s color fun with a Purple Fun Quilt 100” x 110”. Working with white and
adding another color to pop the quilt top.Book 12 “Tomorrow’s for Me” of The Quilt Ladies
Book Collection
leaned back, closed her eyes and listened to the sound of her own breathing.
She was still young, only in her mid-forties, in pretty good shape and so, so tired of
thinking. For the first time she thought of it in plain and simple words, she
was tired of being sad. Sitting up with a jerk and saying out loud, “I
have to start living.” As the light went off in her mind of what was
wrong, there was also the thought of how do I fix it?
“I can’t say, but I have to start living, and for me to start living again I have
to stop his dying day after day in my mind. So last night, Robert and I spent
the evening going through old photos. I’m going to take one photo each day
remember only the wonder of that day. The smells, the time, any thoughts I had
and the happiness, only happiness that he gave me, us.”
Twelve Stories and Fifteen Complete Quilt Patterns ALL in ONE Book
You don’t have to be a Quilter to enjoy The Quilt Ladies – Just be a Reader.