What is a use it Quilt?

Use the Quilt or Not?

I had a questions, “What is a use it Quilt?” I mentioned this the other day and I’ve never talked about this before. My guide of which quilt to use?
I kind of grade my quilts, this yellow quilt was a gift, and this is the back of it! I made it to sleep under, use it, love it, wash and dry it.

 bright yellow quilt for queen size bedThis is quilt below is my use it quilt, it’s from an auction about 35  years ago, it’s still lovely.  It’s  all the hand quilting, the batting has held up very well. Right now it’s folded on a chair in our living room and I use it all the time.

blue and white quilt

These are the next step up quilts at my house, the hand quilted items I use  around my house. I love table toppers and have them all around. Most are machine pieced and I have hand quilted them.  But they are not washed daily and they are very much in original quality.

table topper quilt quilting chair back

Then…used BUT only my me ~  “I” use it! and why? I don’t think my Great, Great Grandmother would want it in a closet, not loved and not used. PLUS, I cannot tell you the joy it gives me.

This is my Great-Great Grandmother’s quilt

Great Great Grandma's Quilt

And then NEVER used, my quilt pattern quilts from The Quilt Ladies Book
See all my Quilt Pattern also at: The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Etsy Shop HERE for YOU

the quilt ladies at a quilt show love knot quilt pattern

Love KNOT quilt pattern book 

All 12 Quilt Patterns 2024 from The Quilt Ladies
All 2024 Quilt Patterns

Meet Beth Ann:
A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE her  BOOKS on Amazon and PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

Quilt Blocks and MORE Quilt Blocks

A Quilt Block Pattern for YOU to Make !

YES, my Quilt Pattern Book has 53 Quilt Block Patterns.

Quilters are always on the lookout for beautiful quilt patterns, and nothing brings more joy than creating a stunning quilt. It often feels like we can never have enough quilt designs to explore, and this book delivers 53. I have included the English Wedding Ring Quilt Block below, it’s in the book too!

53 Complete Quilt Block Patterns from The Quilt Ladies
A collection of quilt patterns in a variety of sizes to inspire your creativity. Whether you’re a beginner taking your first stitches or an advanced quilter seeking fresh ideas, these time-tested quilt blocks are sure to enhance your quilting journey.

53 quilt block pattern book from the quilt ladies

The featured quilt in this book measures 54 inches wide by 74 inches long when completed, offering a versatile size that works beautifully for many purposes. To help you along the way, the book includes a detailed “Getting Started” section, providing essential tips to set you up for success. Additionally, a comprehensive guide to quilt binding ensures that your finished projects have a polished and professional look.  53 Quilt Block Patterns is NOW on Amazon in Print and eBook and at my Etsy Shop too 

With quilt blocks in various sizes and designs, the patterns in this book are perfect for all your quilting needs—whether you’re making a cozy throw, a decorative wall hanging, or an heirloom gift. Let this collection spark your imagination and bring your quilting dreams to life!

This is “English Wedding Ring” Quilt Pattern for YOU from my quilt book

English Rose Quilt Pattern Block  
Finished Quilt Block Size
10” x 10”
Cut 6 Burgundy 2 7/8” x 27/8”
Cut 6 White    2 7/8” x 27/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 5 White    2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Burgundy  2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Gray       2 ½” x 2 ½”

 

 

ON AMAZON AND AT MY ETSY SHOP

It’s a tradition to share quilt patterns, but I can ONLY do this because you support my Etsy Shop and The Quilt Ladies on Amazon, nothing is possible without your purchase,
Thank you, Beth Ann

Embracing Change While Staying True to Myself

Closing Facebook Page, BUT Still HERE on MY Site !

I am staying around, but making a change!Beth at The Quilt Ladies site
After my Facebook page was hacked, I have decided to close my Facebook account to focus on a more secure way to stay connected with you. Here at BethAnnDoing.com

I will be closing my Facebook page (or; they did it for me) as part of a new direction in letting go of what I cannot change.

This recent hack has made me understand that I need to slim things down, change back to what I like doing. I love sharing my quilts, quilt patterns, painting my pictures, photographing flowers and day to day with you all, not monitor others words, and opinions.

BUT this is not goodbye—it’s just a change in how we connect.
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You can still find me and stay updated through HERE at Bethanndoing.com  I am excited to continue sharing and engaging with you. I may continue with Instagram but only time will tell and only if I can link it back to BethAnnDoing.com. Remember, no staff, no helpers, just me !

I have also removed ad’s from other sources besides mine, meaning a link to amazon is to my book,  no google or any other ads, so purchase a quilt pattern! My Etsy Shop  My Books 

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This has rocked my world, I hope for the better and I think it will. MORE Coming: I have a new monthly quilt pattern coming soon, and the series will continue in 2025. I have started working on a quilt journal and a new book on how to survive pancreas surgery.
Again, Thank you all, I am still here, Beth Ann
and just because it what I do, here is one of my quilt block patterns for you to make. HERE

Blue and White Quilt Block Pattern to Make from The Quilt Ladies

All Together at Last

TheQuiltLadies.com or BethAnnDoing.com Together at Last

Never say you can’t! It’s going to be hard and it’s going to be long (VERY LONG for me) But, we/I can do it. Now all together on one site. 

Moving The Quilt Ladies to BethAnnDoing.com

You can use either
TheQuiltLadies.com or
BethAnnDoing.com
and you will get to my site here.
Etsy Shop is still linked and
my books on Amazon too.

This is making it a bit easier for me to keep up, it’s just me here!

Moving The Quilt Ladies over to BethAnnDoing.com You can use either, BethAnnDoing.com or TheQuiltLadies.com

 

March Quilt Pattern

March Quilt Pattern and a FREE Quilt Block to Make

I love March with all the new, and the first one, being in Florida just adds to my outdoor time each day. 

March 10:Daylight Savings Time starts in most areas in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. They set their clocks one hour forward to “Summer Time.”

March 17: St Patrick’s Day What started as a day in honor of Ireland’s patron saint has become an international celebration.  Many like to drink, be merry, and wear green on this day.

March 31 this year is Easter, a time to reflect, love and except.

Here is my March Quilt Pattern for you too, it’s ONLY available on Etsy and

I’ve added a discount Code to my Etsy shop for you too HERE

March Quilt Pattern from The Quilt Ladies
Quilt As Shown 64″x 64″

All My Years Quilt Pattern are NOW in a Book 

Here is a Easter Surprise Quilt Block for you to Make !
Complete Quilt Block Pattern is here for you ! 

English Rose Quilt Pattern from The Quilt Ladies

January Quilt Pattern The Quilt Ladies

February Quilt Pattern The Quilt Ladies

March Quilt Pattern The Quilt Ladies

Thank you for supporting my Etsy shop and my Quilt Ladies Book on Kindle and Nook, nothing is possible without your purchases,

It’s a tradition to share quilt patterns, but I can ONLY do this because you support my Etsy Shop and The Quilt Ladies on Amazon, nothing is possible without your purchase,  Thank you, Beth Ann

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Sharing a Quilt Pattern and a Memory

Pin Wheel Quilt Block Pattern from The Quilt Ladies

Happy 2024
It’s my time of the year to set up my happiness.
This year is going to be a time of change, my art, my quilts, taking better care of myself and enjoying everything, every day and every moment.  2023 ended with so many positives that I have to keep the love, laugher and joy going.

With new, I  can’t forget the old and here is my Great-Great Grandmothers quilt and I added the pin wheel quilt pattern for you here.
This post was from my The Quilt Ladies site, the original and it still makes me happy.

My Great Great Grandmother Quilt Pattern Pin Wheel quilt blocks
As I get  2024 started I want to take a moment to share a bit of happy, Husband and I celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary pretty much all year in 2023, love doing that. Trips with kids and grand kids and a huge over the top trip for the month of November. Once home we had to deal that Husband’s heart surgery and I can only say, it’s all done! He’s back, up and doing healthy. It sounds easy but was all hard work to stay focused and deal with it all. My Tricks
45th Anniversary wedding tripDon’t forget to share happiness with those around you! A simple smile or kind gesture can go a long way in brightening someone’s day. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or even a stranger, please try and make an effort to spread joy wherever we go.(my Hallmark moment)

Happy 2024,
let’s do it all with kindness, joy, love and laughter.

Take a moment to see my books and quilt pattern books.
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PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

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Beth Ann Doing a quilters way of thinking

Baskets Around A Quilt Pattern from The Quilt Ladies

Free Quilt Pattern Book to Download

Hello, hope you are all doing well. I wanted to share something pretty special with you today – one of my beloved Quilt pattern books. I know that many of you are passionate about your quilting projects, so I thought this might be something that says, Happy Holiday to YOU ! 

This quilt book is a PDF Baskets Around a Quilt Pattern and it’s right here on this site for you, NO NEED to sign up for anything…just click and print it out. 

But, IF you do want to sign up for notice of my posts, do that on the top right. I am stepping back from social media too, BUT will continue to post here, you are going to have to come to me…I have pre-posted and you will get a follow along on my Baskets Around a Quilt Pattern

Over the next bit, I’ll be taking a bit of a break and dedicating some time to my own creativity and personal growth. Life has been throwing a lot at me lately and I really just need to take a step back, breathe, and reconnect with myself.

Baskets Around a Quilt Pattern by The Quilt Ladies

In this Quilt pattern book, there are basket designs, how to make triangles and squares and a binding section. I know will inspire you just as much as they’ve inspired me. And one of the things I love most about quilting is how therapeutic it can be. There’s something so calming about sitting down with a needle and thread and watching a beautiful creation come to life.

You receive the entire book as a PDF download, ALL FREE and Just for YOU!

It’s a tradition to share quilt patterns, but I can ONLY do this because you support my Etsy Shop and The Quilt Ladies on Amazon, nothing is possible without your purchases   Thank you, Beth Ann

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

www.bethanndoing.com
www.thequiltladies.com

The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Books

Holiday Gift Giving to Just for Yourself!

Quilters, crafters, and artists! Are you on the hunt for a classic yet unique quilt pattern to elevate your next project? Look no further! As a designer with years of experience in quilting, I am excited to offer my exclusive quilt patterns that are sure to inspire and challenge you.

quilt pattern shop for digital quilt patterns

The Quilt Ladies on Amazon

My patterns are thoughtfully crafted with attention to detail, ensuring that each sewn piece comes together seamlessly. From traditional patchwork to modern designs, there’s something for everyone in my collection. Plus, with a variety of difficulty levels, these patterns are perfect for both beginners and advanced quilters alike.

So what are you waiting for? Head over to my online store today to browse my collection of quilt patterns and start your next project with confidence! In Print and Kindle from Amazon Prime

LOADS of NEW to SEE
See all Beth Ann’s Books and Quilt Patterns:

At Her Etsy Shop
and NOW on Amazon, Kindle and Print

Quilt Stars in Many ColorsQuilt Stars in Many Colors

From My Etsy Quilt Pattern Shop
Downloads in Moments

NOW on Kindle and in PRINT

Quilt Stars of Many Colors – from The Quilt Ladies
Two Complete quilt patterns in this one book, one quilt is featured in red, green with white background. Other is in darker colors with a gray background. Each Quilt has a finished size of 54” x 58” and 12 quilt blocks, measuring 8” x 8”. Quilt patterns are shared in both light and dark colors. A border checkered border and pieced sashing to set the quilt blocks off. Quilt Stars quilt patterns can be used in many ways, let your imagination go wild.

12 Month Fillable CalendarNEW 12 MONTH Fillable Calendar
You can only do what you remember to do and learning over the years I have to write it  ! Here is my NEW fillable 12 Month Calendar for you.

ONLY in Print and from Amazon

This calendar book is 7×10 Inches and has space for fill in dates, room to add to each months remember section. 56 pages, 4 pages per Month

 

Big Brown and Pink Quilt Pattern Book

A Big Brown and Pink Quilt Pattern Book
This quilt is a KING size quilt pattern with a finished size
of 98″ x 114″. The quilt pattern has 16 pieced quilt blocks
all with the size of 14″ x 14″. You can make fewer quilt blocks and make it just the ideal size you want.
NOW ON ETSY – 

In Print and on KINDLE 

Simple Red White and Blue Quilt Pattern

Square Perfect

 As an Etsy Download

In Print And An eBook

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.

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

 

Log Cabin Fun a Quilt Pattern Book

Log Cabin Fun a Quilt Pattern Book is taking a traditional log cabin quilt pattern having fun with color and pattern. You can use all the scraps in your quilt fabric or purchase all new. Complete cutting and piecing instructions are given, with full color quilt block photos.

 12 – 8-inch by 8-inch quilt patterns to use as they are, or with instructions included, change them into 12- 12-inch by 12-inch quilt blocks. 

In Print and an eBook NOW        NOW ON ETSY TOO

 

Edison Tree Quilt Pattern

At The Quilt Ladies Etsy Shop

In PRINT and NOW an eBook

A Tree of Many Colors and a tree of many triangles.
Edison Tree Quilt Pattern uses four quilt blocks, each measuring sixteen inches by sixteen inches.  Complete cutting and piecing instructions are given. Edison Tree makes a finished quilt that measures, 38″ x 38″, added border sizes given too for a 40″ and 42″ finished quilt. Instructions are given in units, complete how to for make each unit, as shown.

Baby Quilt Pattern Book

Make it Special – NOW in Print and an eBook

PDF Download from Etsy

Want to give the PERFECT gift for a new baby or as a lap quilt for someone special. EVERYONE will LOVE this quilt and that you made it for them….wondrous.

Why so Special? It’s the THIRTEEN quilt blocks, each has a finished size of four inch by four inch. All the piecing of the quilt blocks are straight line, with complete cutting and sewing instructions included. The finished size of the quilt is thirty inches by thirty inches.

24 Month Fillable CalendarMy 24 Month Fillable Yearly Calendar 

IN Print on AMAZON

Two complete Blank Fillable12 Month Calendar sets, featuring a monthly 2-page calendars BLANK with sections for your lists, birthdays etc. Calendars 2023, 2024, for you to use to fill in YOUR calendar as you like, also and is 2025, 2026, just in case.

This calendar book is 7×10 Inches and has space for fill in dates, room to add to each months remember section. 115 pages, 4 pages per Month.

 

The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Book Quilt

The Quilt Ladies Book Collection NOW in Print

This set of books started EVERYTHING for me and The Quilt Ladies. I have been asked and asked to do this for YEARS, well I did it ! !

NOW in Print The Quilt Ladies – and ONLY $5 per quilt pattern 

REVISED in eBook Form 

 

A month Quilt Pattern BookAll in One Year Quilt Patterns: One quilt each month and then I added 8 different variations. A total of 20 Quilt Patterns

IN PRINT  and on PRIME
An eBook Too 

 OR each MONTH – At my Etsy Shop

 

 

anxiety of anxiety book by Beth Ann Sturb Anxiety of Anxiety – Journey to Self-Care and Slowing Down

Anxiety has always been with me and it’s taken me years to get myself to a place that “I” can move forward and be myself. My journey started in 2018 and for over a year I did only these things to help myself:
1. Put my care and self first
2. Eat Right
3. Sleep 7-8 hours
4. Daily walk, swim or exercise
5. Lose myself in ALL projects.
The Anxiety of Anxiety – Read more, my Book is in PRINT
And NOW an eBook 

A Holiday Quilt Pattern Book

A Holiday Quilt Pattern

Slip under this quilt, a cup of hot chocolate, a book to read, a moment of family curled up to enjoy the holiday. That’s what you will give yourself and family in this HOLIDAY quilt. You will become the maker of an all-time favorite at your house.   Perfect for a holiday snuggle on the couch or made in any colors for day to day cuddles.  Holiday Quilt Pattern features TWELVE – Twelve by Twelve Inches quilt pattern blocks and they are made into a 62″ x 78″ quilt.

Quilt shown in traditional red and green, but this quilt would be wonderful with a dark blue background, white and yellow blocks, let yourself have fun.

A Holiday Quilt Pattern Book in PRINT and eBook too 

A Holiday Quilt Pattern – Download from my Etsy Shop

 

The Ladies Quilt Pattern Book by Beth Ann StrubThe Ladies Quilt Pattern is NOW is PRINT and eBook too 

This quilt pattern is “The Ladies” they are The Quilt Ladies. They quilt every Tuesday together and after years of doing that, they’ve decided to do a quilt pattern book.  So “The Ladies” was born, a quilt block sampler pattern book with  68 – Eight by Eight Inch quilt pattern blocks. All straight pieced, all cutting and piecing instructions included. It was decided that the Eight inch by Eight inch size would be a perfect size for the blocks not too small and not too large.
Come make a quilt or a block or two with The Quilt Ladies in their book, “The Ladies” The finished quilt measures 76″ x 84″  How to put the quilt together, cutting piecing instructions and quilt binding section too!
68 – 8 inch by 8 inch Quilt Block Patterns. Full Color PHOTO’s of Each Pattern and all how to.  Still at my Etsy Shop for YOU to Download 

 

Crazy Man Quilt Pattern Book

Crazy Man Quilt Pattern NOW in PRINT

I have one Grandson who is just his own person (from birth), has his own ideas and his VERY own way of doing everything. He’s never a stranger, never worries about much and has a heart for kindness to all.  So, when he asked for a birthday quilt, this is what I came up with, he’s our Crazy Man. The “Crazy” part of this quilt is the background fabric, it’s bold, it’s yellow and it’s what makes the blocks a “Crazy Man” quilt.

12 blocks each block 8″ x 8″ complete instructions how to put the quilt together finished size is 48″ x 60″  Instructions on how to do quilt binding included too.

Crazy Man Quilt Pattern NOW in PRINT and eBook too 
AND at My Etsy Shop to Download to your in moments

 

B. Annie Quilt Pattern NOW in PRINT

I have taken a Bear Paw pattern and redesigned it Sixteen different quilt blocks, each with a finished size of fourteen by fourteen inches. The quilt will be 88” x 84” finished size. Patterns can be used as shown or put together in many different combinations.
Complete quilt pattern blocks, all cutting and piecing instructions and how to put the quilt together section. Quilt binding section included too.  Sixteen, fourteen by fourteen inch Quilt Block Patterns. Full Color PHOTO’s of Each Pattern and complete cutting and Piecing Instructions.

B. Annie NOW in PRINT and eBook too !   OR Download from my Etsy SHOP 

53 Quilt Block Patterns NOW in PRIINT

Nothing makes a quilter happier than a beautiful quilt and we seem to NEVER have enough quilt patterns and this book has them in an assortment of sizes. From a beginner to an advanced quilter, these quilt blocks are time tested.  The quilt featured in the book has a finished size of 54” wide and 74” long. A Getting Started section and how to do Quilt Binding section is also in the book. Quilt blocks are all different size, patterns can be used in all your quilting needs.
NOW in PRINT and eBook too !

And at My Etsy Shop for YOU to Download and print out in MOMENTS

 

Now in PRINT Husband and I How to Survive Retirementretired early, he was 57, and I was 55. Most people hear us say our ages and they ask, “What do you do all day?” VERY, very rarely do they ask, “How do you afford it?” This book has NO money talk, it’s all about happiness.   Now in Print and eBook  ! ! 

To me that is hilarious: before retirement you plan financially, you plan the date, but you don’t take time to figure out what you want to do for 20-30 years of retirement. I have seen it now for five years. How to Survive Retirement  

PLEASE retire happy! “If you are unhappy….us other old people don’t want to be around you.”

 

One Quilt Block Twelve Ways a Pattern Book

ONE Quilt Block Twelve Ways a Quilt Book

A simple Friendship pattern is taken in a new direction, from its basic form turns into a fun and wonderful. Each block has a finished size of Twelve-by-Twelve Inches and you have a total of Twelve patterns.

The finished quilt uses all the patterns and is 54″ x 76″ when finished.

Step by step cutting directions, a getting started section on how to make squares, triangle, quarter squares and adding triangles to corner units. And just added a how to bind your quilt section.

One Quilt Block Twelve Ways in PRINT   and 

at my Etsy Shop to Download too

 

Love Knot Quilt Pattern Book

Love Knot Quilt Pattern IN PRINT  in eBook for too !
and on Etsy Download Love Knot 
Download Over Thinking a Quilt Pattern Book 
ONLY Available together in the Printed book and eBook
Turn a Log Cabin quilt block into color fun and excitement, with a bit of time and three fabric colors. Starts with a simple log cabin and turn it upside down. 

 

I am working to get more of my titles in PRINT,
thank you all so MUCH for your support 

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PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

Photo by Beth Ann Strub

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Gifts for Mom and Grandma

Quilt Block Patterns you Want – You Asked

You asked for these quilt block patterns

I am sent every week a list of my most click on posts. These here are from Google.
My Pinwheel in Blue and White Quilt Block has a life of it’s own. It’s all over Pinterest and used 100-200 times per month here on this site. This quilt block is from my book, The Ladies on Etsy and Amazon

The Quilt Block Pattern below is HERE for you 

Blue and White Quilt Bock Pattern

My 6″ x 6″ quilt blocks are all HERE for you too ! Enjoy
The Third Quilt Block is new one this week, this quilt block is name Rosebud and it’s a form of a log cabin quilt block. HERE is the link for you to get the Quilt Pattern

Rosebud quilt pattern

It’s a tradition to share quilt patterns, but I can ONLY do this because you support my Etsy Shop and The Quilt Ladies on Amazon, nothing is possible without your purchase, Thank you, Beth Ann

Beth Ann is a Quilter and an Author
who decided to self-publish her books and quilt pattern books

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

www.bethanndoing.com
www.thequiltladies.com