This is Husband’s Fish Quilt block.
This quilt has been traveled with, used and it’s the softest quilt in the house !
The quilt block has a finished size of 10″ x 10″, quilt block pattern is below, simple half-square triangles and patchwork squares, it will be great with prints or soft pastels.
This quilt is loved, used, washed and dried. Finished size of ONE quilt block is ten inches by ten inches. For Husband’s quilt I made 6 quilt blocks, added sashing and binding. It’s long to be used in a reclining chair and in his sleep bag on fishing trips.
Cutting for this ONE block as shown on the Left
Cut 12 Green – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ Cut 12 White – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ Make Triangles How I make Triangles
Cut 16 White – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Cut 4 White – 3 1/2 x 2 1/2″ Cut 4 White – 4 1/2″ x 10 1/2″
This quilt block is half triangles and half log cabin and one of those that make me smile !
The quilt block has a finished size of 12″ x 12″. I did cut and lay these quilt fabric colors out, you do you! I like the color likeness on the sides.
I always tell new quilters learn to make a 4-patch and you can do anything in quilting. It all starts with a square. My Etsy Shop My Books on Amazon
Square – Cut 2 squares the same size (finished size of square plus 1/2 inch) example cut 2 ½ x 2 Good to good Fabric ¼ inch seam allowance, sew Trim threads Open and Press to the dark
1)sew seam with a 1/4 inch seam allowance,
you may need to mark your machine with this measurement.
2) You can chain piece a few at a time
Cut thread and open your two squares sewn together
3)sew these two units together
Watch your color placement, sew good side to good side.
I am writing with a very heavy heart. I am going a head with what I had planned, BUT…
Well…I tried, but goals change…sometimes really fast. I had good intentions about going back to the gym this year. Really solid plans of course a new outfit, new shoes, half the reason to go !Free Quilt Pattern
But here’s the thing… (having a thing is like, I got a guy for that project) I’m back to swimming every day instead. Turns out after 2 weeks and 5 visits my knees, my schedule, and my general attitude all voted for I am staying with the pool. No loud music, no mirrors, no pretending I enjoy machines. My steady pace, quiet water, and a reminder that moving your body doesn’t have to make me feel “Am I doing it right?”
So, my only buy a month plan was good, my start small plan as good and the weather changed from the 50’s to the 70’s, have invited me back into the pool of possibilities of feeling better.
Quilt Tip of the Week – NEW Rule
Quilting counts as exercise. If your smartwatch disagrees, throw it in the bobbin drawer.
Free Quilt Block Pattern
If you’re in the mood for something simple and comforting, I’m sharing a favorite beginner friendly pattern this week. It’s squares and triangles, my how to for squares, and for triangles. It works beautifully with fabric you already have, or for a bit of fabric shopping therapy. Here is the PDF for you to download, NO SIGNING up, just click and get, print and it’s yours. My Cross Squares Blue Quilt Block has a finished size of 10″ x 10″.
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Right now, I’m working on a project that’s still in its “trust the process” stage. The block is drawn, the colors are still deciding what they want to be, and nothing looks right…yet? I keep telling myself…that it is okay.
And it truely is, Beth Ann
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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 !
Cutting for ONE Block Finished size is 14″ x 14″
Cut 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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How to Tie a Quilt with Yarn To tie a quilt is a quick way to finish a quilt which is to be loved and used. As with everything, there are a few ways of doing a tied quilt, this is the way “I” do it.
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.
It’s Tuesday Thread, where I am breaking down quilting techniques one stitch at a time!
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Today, is the quarter square triangles, those clever little pieces that add movement quilt blocks. Sometimes called hourglass units, these triangles are made by combining two half square triangles and then slicing again. They’re perfect for stars, pinwheels, and any design that needs a touch of symmetry and flair.
I am taking the mystery away and showing you how to do it easily.
We have made a square, a triangle and some basic quilt info. NOW it’s time for some FUN quilt block patterns. Don’t over think these, just step by step.
Quarter Square Triangle
Cut 2 squares, 1 each color – your squares needs to be cut 1 ¼” larger than the finished size you need, example you need a 4” finished square cut square
5 ¼” x 5 ¼”
On lightest color on the back, pencil mark from corner to corner.
Sew ¼” from the line, on each side of the line.
With scissors cut on each of the 2 lines, open up, move the match colors, pin and sew you will have 2 blocks
A star quilt block can be as simple or intricate as you like, perfect for both beginners and experienced quilters. This quilt block pattern has a finished size of eight inches by eight inches. Have fun with color as you are making yours. The white on my quilt block helps make the other colors pop or showcase them. Here to see. The Ladies on Etsy AND it’s Now in Print – Kindle and on Amazon Prime
Cut 4 Pink– 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” Cut 4 White 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” Make Triangles – How I make my triangles
Cut 8 Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 8 Purple – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 16 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Sew as shown
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DO NOT cut yarn, travel to next knot and repeat. 
