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Weekly News and An Old Secretary Desk

Painting Done, Make Fun Quilt Block

Hello All ! Welcome !
Hope you are settling into the holiday spirit. I have the tree done, gifts shipped and Husband has the outside palm tree decorated with lights all a glow. We are over the top organized this year and I will share more later.

Quilt Block of the WeekThis weeks Quilt Block Pattern is all about it’s name, “Old Maid” finished size is 8″ by 8″ How I make my triangles tutorial is here.
I think this quilt block needs a name change to, “Powerful Women” but I don’t have a lot of pull in the quilt history area ! It’s a Great Quilt Block

Cut 1 Lt. Blue 4 7/8” x 4 7/8’

Cut 1 White 4 7/8” x 4 7/8’

Make Triangles

Cut 2 Green 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 2 White 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Make Triangles

Cut 4 White 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Head over to my Etsy Shop and See my NEW December Quilt Pattern
or if you like in Print and eBook HERE
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This is what I worked on the past few weeks and this past week add Thanksgiving into it too ! !
My Secretary Hutch for our kitchen ! ! and I love it.

This old secretary desk came to me tired, faded, and a little wobbly ($50). Over the past two weeks, I’ve sanded, glued, repaired, cleaned, and finally painted it back into something that makes me smile every time I walk into my kitchen. It’s amazing how a little love, a little patience, and a lot of elbow grease can completely transform a piece.

I know some don’t like painted wood, this wood was not the best, pieced together a bit, I saved what I could and had a ball painting the rest. This project is the largest I have done since my library and it has reminded me how satisfying it is to slow down and bring furniture piece back to life.

Yes, I hand painted the back, it’s on art paper so IF
I want later, I can change it

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Thought for the Week

I think this is what we do with our Quilts,
The most ordinary things become extraordinary the moment we decide they’re worth saving. This week, look at what’s already around you with new eyes and find joy in bringing a little beauty back to life.

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Happy Thanksgiving To You All

Hello Friends! Welcome all!

This week has been all about bringing an old treasure back to life. We picked up a beautiful, slightly time worn secretary desk, the kind with curves, character, and just enough imperfections to make you fall in love with the challenge.

Once we got it into good lighting, it became clear: this little beauty was going to need some serious cleaning, glueing, and elbow grease before a single drop of paint could even think about coming near it.

I have been using AI for images and I have seen others ask AI for what I should do to this item, room etc.
WELL.. this is what I received ! !
I give it my pic of the secretary and said, add quilts around it, make it pretty. Well…it’s pretty !

This project is NOT “a quick wipe-down”
It’s became glueing, nailing and a few trim pieces practically sighed with relief when we pressed them back into place. There’s a quiet joy in this kind of work, a slow, steady rhythm that lets your mind breathe while your hands stay busy. Now the desk is finally solid and ready for paint, and I’m narrowing down colors. something classic, (and that I already have) soft, and worthy of its beautiful shape. The transformation has already begun and a bit over the top in spots ! Just letting Me, be ME !

And of course, with Thanksgiving tucked into the middle of the week, I can’t help but feel grateful for the pause this holiday brings. While the turkey roasts and the pie cools, I’ll be thinking about how this old desk like me right now, just needed a bit of care, patience, and maybe we can book shine again. There’s a certain fitting poetry in working on a restoration during a week built around gratitude.

Next week, we’ll get to the pretty part: paint, details, and maybe even a surprise inside. Stay tuned… this secretary desk makeover is just getting started.

A Quilt Block for You to Make
Here to see the quilt pattern

The Quilt Ladies Book Nook
_{Two Quilts are Shown- one in red and green with a white background, and the other in darker colors with a gray background. Each quilt has 12 blocks and finishes at 54” x 58”.

Or What we Like to call HIS and HER’S

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In Print and eBook from Amazon

Sometimes all we need is a little cleaning up, a little glue, and a little gratitude to feel whole again. This week, may you notice the small repairs, the gentle fixes, and the quiet moments that hold everything together.

Until next time,
Beth Ann
The Quilt Ladies
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Friends, a Cruise and Table Talk

The Quilt Ladies Weekly News

Hello Friends! Welcome All!

We returned from a five-day cruise last week, one of those you do and I can’t stop thinking about. It was with three other couples, our heart friends, and let me tell you… sometimes the best vacations are the ones that don’t go exactly the way you expect. The weather had its own agenda, the sea a bit rumbly, and instead of hopping off at multiple ports like we planned, we made only one stop. But you know what? It turned into one of the most unexpectedly lovely cruise trips we’ve had in a long time.

When the waves got rough, we settled in. Our days were filled with long, slow stretches of cards and games, the kind where everyone slowly gets more competitive but also laughs harder. The kind where someone always needs “just one more round,” even though we’ve been playing for hours. We leaned into it, letting the simple fun carry us.

Evenings were for lingering at the dinner table far longer than usual. The conversations began flowing like an extra course, filling the corners of the table with stories, memories, and that easy kind of friendship that only happens when nobody is rushed. We talked about everything and nothing, laughed until we cried, and soaked in the kind of connection that busy everyday life rarely leaves room for. Only for unexpected joy, good friends, and the kind of days that don’t need a schedule to be wonderful.

A Quilt Block for You to Make

Here is this weeks Quilt Block Pattern and it’s a 6′ x 6″ finished block and it’s all fun with color. Quilt Pattern is here for you.

six inch quilt block pattern from The Quilt Ladies — Six by Six Inch Quilt Block Pattern

The Quilt Ladies Book Nook

Give yourself a few moments over the coming season, read a bit, quilt a bit of just be in the wonder of time and quilts. HERE
Read all about my book, both short version and complete text, both with 25 quilt block patterns HERE

Thought of the Week

I had read this in a book once, “filling the corners of the table,” and didn’t understand until these dinners.
Simply enjoy who’s sitting at the table. Let this week be a reminder to lean into the unexpected, savor the simple, and let conversation and connection be enough.

Until next time,
Beth Ann
The Quilt Ladies
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The Quilt Ladies Weekly News

Quilts in all Forms

This week has been all about color, paint, and petals! I finally finished my Flower Quilt Painting, a bright mix of blooms and patterns inspired by the fabrics I’ve been stitching with lately. It’s a little bit quilt, a little bit garden and completely full of joy. And…I could do it sitting down and NO noise, this cold has knotted me down. Plus, I need something just for me !

Okay, I LOVE my library/office. This was our 2025 first project, Husband’s Doc said, “Go live your life, did it before? Do it now”. HERE On the drive home Husband said, “Well, what about that library you want to build?” And I was off, we did all of the work ourselves! And 100% pissed off our HOA and I have not ONE problem with any of it !
(This OLD Quilter, Never, they don’t know me at all)

I walk into this room just to LOOK, IT’s ME!
My Art, My Desk, My Ideas. I love this room!

Quilt Block to Make

Let’s try a Flower quilt block, full of blooms are in the fabric, kind a like the painting. Complete Quilt Pattern HERE

The Quilt Ladies Book Nook

This week’s It’s ALL The Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns in ONE book !
Eleven complete quilt patterns, How to Hand Applique, How to Fusible Applique and a Getting Stated Section HERE 124 Pages of Quilt Patterns, quilt instructions, and quilt memories for you to make.

Thought for the Week

“Let color be your courage this week.”
Paint it, piece it, or simply live it, with laughter, love and JOY

Until next time,
Beth Ann
The Quilt Ladies
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It’s Been a Strange Week !

Hello, Everyone ! We are home from a long weekend visiting the kids, they needed our extra hands, and that became laughter, stories, and way too much airport time.
The trip was wonderful, but the airplane air, the shuttle? the train? the waiting…not so much. Let’s just say I came home with a little travel “souvenir”, the kind that requires tea, drugs, tissues, and extra naps.

So, this week, I’m taking it slow. A soft quilt over my lap, a book in hand, TV remote for baseball and football, of course MORE ideas already swirling for next week’s block pattern. Sometimes life reminds us to pause, and that’s okay, that works in well with my Living Slow
which is NOW on Kindle Unlimited too

Quilt Block to Make

A simple star quilt pattern with four patch fun
Find this week’s pattern here on my site

The Quilt Ladies Book Nook

I am over the moon proud of this book
From December 1st through Christmas Eve, you’ll follow the story of Jesus’ birth and ministry in 24 short, approachable reflections (just 3-4 paragraphs each).
And because Christmas is worth one more moment of peace, I’ve included a special December 25th bonus reading and quilt block.
Read all about them, here on my page,
one book easy and one complete text you decide. BOTH will all 25 Quilt Block Patterns
and IF you need permission, write in this book, your thoughts, needs, your ideas, have been using it every month for over 6 months now, we really do need this !

A Thought for the Week

Please remember:
Rest counts as progress.
Whether you’re reading, quilting, or simply breathing deep,
it all matters.

Until next week,
Beth Ann
The Quilt Ladies
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A Pumpkin Little Quilt Pattern for You to Make

Free Weekly Quilt Block

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

(from 2018)
I’m sharing one of The Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns, a simple pumpkin quilt pattern. Finished quilt top is 15” X 15”

Start piecing from top to bottom.

Row 1

Cut 2 Background – 1 ½” x 3”

Cut 1 Stem – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Row 2 and Row 4

Cut 1 Orange – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”

Cut 1 Background – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”

Make Triangle

Cut 2 Background – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Row 3

Cut 2 Background – 1 ½’ x 3 ½”

Cut 1 Orange – 4 ½” x 3 ½”

Cut 6 Background – 1 ½” x 6 ½”

Sew between 2 pumpkins, and on ends 2 times

Cut 3 Background 1 ½” x 15 ½”

Sew to the top, middle and bottom

Cut Binding 2 ½” x 65”

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

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Log Cabin Quilt – Quilt Tub Find ?!?!?!?

Tuesday Thread Quilts

I pulled out binding for quilts the other day and of course found quilts awaiting….

This is a baby quilt I made just to use up fun scraps, probably was to be a post here or eBook???? Have NO Clue. What or Why I made it…maybe the fabric?

Where do you keep your what needs finished quilts? I have tubs I am NOT ready to share how many tubs….but I will share….I have drawers full too !

Strips are cut 1 1/2″ and I did the piecing on a sewing machine.

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Star Quilt Block of YOU to Make

Weekly Quilt Block

This Quilt Star Quilt Pattern is my number one saved, reposted quilt block pattern to date.

(from 2023)
This is ONE of the Basic Quilt Blocks EVERY quilter uses over and over. When in need of a quilt FAST, this is my go to quilt block. Finished quilt block will measure twelve by twelve inches.

This Quilt Block is FROM MY BOOK – THE LADIES
and at my Etsy Shop to download in Moments The Ladies

How to make a star quilt block — Star Quilt Block Pattern

Finished quilt block size
is 12″ x 12″

Cut 4 Soft Gray –

3 7/8” x 3 7/8”

Cut 4 White – 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”

Make Triangles

Cut 4 Soft Gray –

3 ½” x 3½”

Cut 1 Blue – 6 ½” x 6 ½”

Sew as shown

This and MANY more quilt blocks are in my book

The Ladies – HERE

THE LADIES IS NOW IN PRINT TOO

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How to Mend a Quilt Tutorial

Tuesday Thread how to Quilt

I’m always on the look out for old quilts and IF I think I can save them I purchase them. They have to be washable and usable, nothing better to me no matter the temperature is a quilt to cuddle in. This is the Quilt AFTER, I am sharing this from my Quilt Ladies site, this post is NUTS on Pinterest !

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3 blocks that needed attention,
I ALWAYS wash and dry quilts before I mend, this one turned out
VERY nice, they usually do !

I like making a paper temple for the applique piece I’m adding

Try to make it exact and add seam allowance at the time of cutting (it’s easier to do)

This is the same fabric, one is the right side

and one it the back side, I used the back.

Add the seam allowance and cut out piece

Fold down the point and press

Fold the sides over, I like to press everything and I use the tip of the small scissors to hold as the fabric will get HOT !

Applique the pink down and I then hand quilted, forgot to picture !

3 baskets I fixed on this quilt

Can you find them ?

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It’s Been a Journey

Purchase today! My New Books

This year, something shifted. Somewhere between the quilt blocks, coffee cups, and early morning ideas, I decided to stop waiting for “someday” and start doing. Not because everything was perfectly lined up, (far from it) but because it finally felt like time to live the ideas I’ve been dreaming about for years. I’ve been writing, stitching, and creating in a way that feels more me than ever before. This is the year of following what I want to do, what I need to do, and what brings me quiet joy. From my quilt pattern books to the devotionals I’ve always wanted to share, to stories that have been sitting patiently in my heart, they’re all finding their way into the world.

I have started and stopped this quilt pattern book of YEARS. I can’t explain it but…I have finished it! AND it’s here for you . These are the quilt patterns from my Original Quilt Ladies Book
NO story just my quilt complete quilt patterns. HERE

11 complete quilt patterns
from The Quilt Ladies Original Book

The Quilt Ladie Original Quilt Patterns 11 of them — Eleven Complete Quilt Patterns in All Sizes

124 Pages of Quilt Patterns, quilt instructions, and quilt memories
for you to make. 11 Complete Quilt Patterns and
How to Hand Applique
How to Fusible Applique
Getting Stated Section

So here’s to new beginnings, finished projects, and the courage to say, “Yes, this is what I want.” I have pulled all the links from my site that are not MINE, this is huge, I have to do me and what I like !

TIME to Have some fun, think about that unfinished quilt.
Fun, Sassy and for YOU!
NOW as eBook and in Print

Finishing Living Slow: Finding Joy in What Matters, a book that grew out of some of the hardest, most honest moments of my life and it became a love letter to slowing down and being truly present.
Now an eBook
and In Print

The Book is Luke is a ten plus year of wanting to do! It’s a December reading, but I have been doing it daily, creating daily reflections that has deepened my faith and filled me with calm purpose. And I’m finally saying yes to the projects I’ve dreamed about for years, not someday, but now.

And 25 Daily Quilt block Patterns TOO ! !

Love this book SO MUCH, it’s presented IN a SHORT form, a complete Book Luke text paperback and a hardcover, I have always wanted. Quilt Block Pattern to do with each day ! See and read of them here in their own post

Quilt Block Patterns to do with each day!
Complete Scripture Reflection Daily Reading Paperback and Hardcove
Daily Reflections from The Book of Luke

With gratitude and a happy heart,
Beth Ann

Thought for the Week

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Hello Friends! Welcome all!

A Quilt Block for You to Make Here to see the quilt pattern

Sometimes all we need is a little cleaning up, a little glue, and a little gratitude to feel whole again. This week, may you notice the small repairs, the gentle fixes, and the quiet moments that hold everything together.

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Hello Friends! Welcome All!

A Quilt Block for You to Make

The Quilt Ladies Book Nook

Thought of the Week

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Quilt Block to Make

The Quilt Ladies Book Nook

Thought for the Week

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Quilt Block to Make A simple star quilt pattern with four patch funFind this week’s pattern here on my site

The Quilt Ladies Book Nook

A Thought for the Week

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Thank you for supporting my Etsy shop and my Quilt Ladies Book

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I pulled out binding for quilts the other day and of course found quilts awaiting….

This is a baby quilt I made just to use up fun scraps, probably was to be a post here or eBook???? Have NO Clue. What or Why I made it…maybe the fabric?

Where do you keep your what needs finished quilts? I have tubs I am NOT ready to share how many tubs….but I will share….I have drawers full too !

Strips are cut 1 1/2″ and I did the piecing on a sewing machine.

Share this:

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This Quilt Star Quilt Pattern is my number one saved, reposted quilt block pattern to date.

This and MANY more quilt blocks are in my book

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

SEE Beth Ann’s BOOKS on Amazon and

Entire Etsy Shop is Having a SALE – – HERE

A Quilt Block for You to Make
Here to see the quilt pattern

Quilt Block to Make

A simple star quilt pattern with four patch fun
Find this week’s pattern here on my site

SEE Beth Ann’s BOOKS on Amazon and
PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy