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It’s Been a Journey

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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

Blue and White Quilt Block Pattern to Make

Free Weekly Quilt Block

This is one of those quilt blocks that just says…WONDERFUL.
This Quilt Block is all triangles

And it’s doable with scraps or as shown, colors placed. The finished quilt block is eight inches by eight inches. I machine pieced and do the quilt pattern in units and rows as shown below.

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

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

Sew as shown

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Self-Binding Tutorial of a Quilt

Tuesday Thread How to Quilt

Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial

Self Binding means:

Bring the quilt backing to the front and using it as your binding, I am bring this over from The Quilt Ladies, this post is used and asked for all the time, Thank you for that.

Just a few days ago I received this comment on my original post:

from Helen:

After reading the tutorial 3 times I committed to try it.
It worked perfectly. I just followed the instructions and it worked
on a table runner. This method stops so much waste of material.

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Step by Step How to do Self Binding on a Quilt

Make your quilt block, add batting heat resistant, and quilt. Trim the batting even with your quilt top

Cut one backing 1″ from the quilt edge

Fold the backing to the edge of the quilt, 1/2″, I like to press it down

Again, fold the backing over onto the quilt top, make sure you are on the quilt top with the edge, this is your sewing edge, pin it down

Fold the corner over as shown
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Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial from The Quilt Ladies

And then do the steps as before,

fold over half way and

then fold over half way again.

Pin well.

Sometimes at the corner you will have to move it around a bit

to make the corner perfect, go slow and pin well.

When I get it like, I like, pin and I press a bit, between pins and at the corner

it holds it just a bit better.

Remember, pressing is up and down with an iron.

Doing it up and down your fabric will not stretch or move.

With your machine sew along the backing edge, do a few back stitches to hold ends

I like doing 2 rows of stitching, just my personal like.

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Blue and White Star Quilt Block to Make

Weekly Free Quilt Block

Here is my Friday Free quilt block and I am continuing on with my blue and white quilt blocks.

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My Star quilt blocks have a finished size of 8″ x 8″ and are all straight line pieced using Triangles and Squares

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

Cut 5 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 Blue – 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew as shown

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How to Make Bias Tape

Tuesday Thread – The Quilt Ladies

Bias Tape is NOT hard to make and you don’t need to purchase anything you will need

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2 Straight Pins

1 Piece of fabric cut 1″ x 3″ – (dark green) Holding Strip

The strip (light color) you will make into bias tape, I cut mine large to show, normal cut will be 3/4″ to 1 1/4″ wide.

A dry Iron and Ironing board.

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Iron over your edges, 1/8″ to 1/4″ and Press in, do about 2-3 inches, enough to hold and pull through

Do both sides/edges

Lay your started binding down, pressed side up.
Take your Holding Strip and lay on top, Pin into your ironing board cover next to the bias tape.

Pull the bias tape

And, with a hot, dry iron press, at first do a bit, and lift iron, pull and iron.

As the tape becomes longer you can leave the iron and pull slowly.
(Other side view)

Pull tape slowly

Good side of bias tape.

I like to roll mine to keep it until I’m ready to use it.
I learned this years ago from a Home Eco. teacher in the 70’s
No need to buy a machine to do this for you ! But, you can if you like !

2025 Monthly Quilt Patterns from The Quilt Ladies — See All my Quilt Ladies Patterns at my Etsy Shop

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Star Quilt Block for YOU to Make

Free Weekly Quilt Block Pattern

Thank you for the email and “Yes I have them and I will just repost them for you over the next few Friday’s”

(from 2023)
I want to share a few more over the next couple of weeks. The finished quilt block is eight inches by eight inches. See my new quilt pattern book, Log Cabin Fun

Cutting for 8” x 8’ quilt block

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

Cut 16 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 16 Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Make 8 – 4-patch Quilt Blocks
Sew as shown

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October Monthly Quilt Pattern

Timeless Quilt Pattern 2025

My October Quilt Pattern is “Grand Four YOU”

As a grandmother, it’s almost a given that when my four-year-old grandchild requests a new quilt, he will get one. And this was no exception for this grandchild – Grand #4. This quilt boasts a traditional nine-patch block design, with fun triangle corners, all set in a relaxing blue sea of fabric.

Finished quilt is 50″ x 62″

The pieced borders are made with simple squares, all combining to give an overall sense of fun. This beautiful quilt is perfect for all skill levels – complete with easy-to-follow instructions, complete with the necessary cutting and piecing guidelines. Fret not, I have included full-color photos of the quilt pattern for reference.

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all in one year of quilt block patterns 2025 from The Quilt Ladies — All 2025 Monthly Quilt Patterns in ONE place, in Print and eBook

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My 50 US State Quilt Blocks

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From my Etsy shop to book in print, 50 State Quilt Block Patterns, my ultimate quilting adventure across America! Packed with fun, creative quilt blocks inspired by each state’s flag (with a twist!), this quilt block is perfect for quilters of all levels. Whether you’re ready to make a quilt that covers all 50 states or just want to celebrate your favorite one, this book has easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of inspiration. Get Yours NOW
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The Quilt Ladies Present:
My 50 States of the United States of America

Take a quilting journey across America with my collection of quilt blocks, each inspired by the beauty and symbolism of a U.S. state flag. These designs aren’t just replicas—they are thoughtfully crafted interpretations, blending the heart and heritage of each state into a stunning quilt block.

Each block finishes at 14″ x 14″, making them perfect for quilts, wall hangings, or individual creative projects. With clear, step-by-step instructions, this book ensures quilters of all skill levels can confidently bring these designs to life.

50 State Quilt Block Pattern from The Quilt Ladies — See a Book Page from 50 States Quilt Block Patterns

Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just beginning, this book is your ticket to a fun and inspiring quilting adventure!
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Get your copy today and start stitching your way across America!