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Holiday Quilt Pattern to Make

Hello Friends! A Short post this week

Weekly Quilt block Pattern

This week has been a mix of real life and holiday sparkle at our house. Husband had a heart procedure on December 4th, the Watchman. It’s called a New Routine Procedure…But, it is SO scary…
I feel grateful for modern medicine, grateful for good doctors, and grateful for every person who has checked in, prayed, or simply sent a kind thought our way.
He is already to run a marathon. I keep reminding him that walking from the recliner to the kitchen is plenty of cardio for now. But he’s doing wonderfully, and our standard line from all his Doctors as they walk into see him is,
“You look good!” it never fails
and I love seeing him smile when I say it… at inappropriate times ! 
He is over the top in the looks department.

 Not a lot of quilt going on here, so I pulled one of my favorites of my quilt blocks of you today! Click the link below or HERE

A Quilt Block for You to Make
Here is the complete quilt block pattern for you, 

Free quilt block pattern for you to make

Holiday Quilt block from the Quitl Ladies Holiday quitl pattern

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Until next time,
Beth Ann
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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 WeekOld Maid Quilt Pattern blockThis 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  

old maids puzzle quilt pattern
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”
old maids puzzle quilt pattern to make

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December 2025 Quilt Pattern from The Quilt Ladies 2025 Quilt Pattern of the Month from The Quilt Ladies

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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. secretary finished and painted the quilt ladies 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

back of srectary hand painted by Beth Ann

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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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Friends, a Cruise and Table Talk

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Hello Friends! Welcome All! 

The Quilt Ladies Weekly NewsWe 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.

Cruising out of Tampa Bay

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

Free quilt block pattern 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

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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

Stitched into the Story with Quilt Blocks

Stitched into the Story

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.

Beth Ann of the Quilt Ladies
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Until next time,
Beth Ann
The Quilt Ladies
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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 !

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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)

pink quilted flower in white vase by Beth Ann Strub

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

quilted painted flowers from The Quilt Ladies

Quilted flowers in vase

the quilt ladies painting up close

Quilt Block to Make

free quilt block from The Quilt Ladies

English Rose Quilt Block Pattern for you 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

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The Original Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns in ONE place, ONE book

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
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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”

Pumpkin quilt pattern block

Pumpkin quilt patternStart 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” 

Pumpkin quilt pattern

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 

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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
Simple star quilt pattern free
 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

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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Blue and White star quilt block pattern from The Quilt Ladies

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

Blue and white quilt block pattern from The Quilt Ladies

star blue and white quilt block

star blue and white quilt block

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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

Blue and White Quilt Block to Make

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
Blue and White Quilt Pattern Block to MakeSew as shown

Blue and White Quilt Pattern Block to Make

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A Red, White and Blue Quilt Block

Quilt Block to Make

I am having those getting old feelings today and nothing is better than making a quilt block !
This is a quilt block I used YEARS ago to make Son #2’s graduation quilt and quilt pattern is here for YOU ! 

free quilt pattern in red, white and blue

Cutting for ONE Block Finished size is 14″ x 14″

graduation quilt blockCut 1 Blue – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Cut 4 White – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Cut 2 Black – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ 

Cut 2 Blue – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ Make Triangles

Make into 9-patch 

Cut 4 Red – 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″

Cut 12 White – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Cut 6 White – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ 

Cut 6 Blue – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″Make Triangles

Cut 4 Lt. Blue – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Sew as shown! !

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My Rolling Bow Tie Quilt Block to Make

Free Weekly Quilt Block Pattern

It’s fun for me to draw quilt blocks out on graph paper.  They make me happy and I love the ideas they sparks as I do them. This is one of my quilt blocks.

Today I’m sharing my Rolling Bow Tie Quilt Pattern Block.
See all my quilt patterns

Free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Finished Quilt Block is Sixteen Inches by Sixteen Inches (16″ x 16″)

Make a Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 1 White – 6 ½” x 6 ½”

Cut 1 Lt. Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 1 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” 

Mark squares corner to corner SEWING LINE. Place on corner, good side to good, sew on line, trim and press

Rolling Bow Tie Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 4 Lt. Blue – 3 ½” x 3 ½”

Cut 4 Blue – 3 ½” x 3 ½” Sew as shown and add on sides.

Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 1 Lt. Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 1 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 2 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make triangles

Cut 12 White – 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 Lt. Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½” Sew rows as shown, sew to the top and bottom

Free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 4 Lt. Blue – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 Blue – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 8 ½” Sew into rows and sew on top and bottom

Free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 2 Lt. Blue and 2 Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½” Sew row as shown, sew on sides

IF you make four quilt blocks and add two inch sashing you will have a 34 inch by 34 inch quilt.

free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

This is a quilt block of PLAY with COLOR ! Have FUN !

Free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

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