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How to Tie a Quilt with Yarn

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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.

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I use these needles, sometimes a larger one and sometimes not. After doing them I really think it’s how I feel that day !

I like to use, “Peaches and Cream” yarn, soft but NOT TOO soft, it has to be to hold the knot.

How to tie a quilt using yarn

I like my cutting mat UNDER the quilt, so I don’t push through and chip my table top.

Cut yarn about 30 inches long one thickness.

From the side you will see the knot, go down and up, going though, top, batting and backing.

Pull needle through, leave about a 2 inch tail form the first knot.

Come back through again,
How to tie a quilt using yarn DO NOT cut yarn, travel to next knot and repeat.

Cut yarn

How to tie a quilt using yarn I do all the knots and then cut them all at the same time.

As I tie each one, I lay the yarn going down.

Cut ends to about 1/2″ to 3/4″ is way YOU like

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

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

Cut 4 Lt. Blue – 3 ½” x 3 ½”

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

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

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.

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

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How to Sew a Quarter Square Triangle

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It’s Tuesday Thread, where I am breaking down quilting techniques one stitch at a time!

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

The Quilt Ladies teach you how to quilt.

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

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Fun Star Quilt Block is Here for YOU!

Weekly Quilt Block Pattern

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.
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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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Hand Sewing a Quilt Block – Tuesday Thread

Hand Sew a Quilt Block

Let’s do some hand piecing of a quilt block

I hand piece or hand quilt EVERY Monday at my small group quilting group. Really…I’m just to lazy to get my sewing machine carried in and set up, plus then I couldn’t walk over. A new member arrived last Monday and she asked LOTS of questions about hand piecing.
So, I’m re-posting my basic hand piecing class

I feel all quilter’s should at some time do hand piecing, I know you think I’m nuts, but it brings me back to the tradition of what quilters are all about. I try to do one every year or so. Your piece need not be a huge project, but please, try it.

This is my travel quilt box, would you believe it’s an old Ethel M Chocolate box from Las Vegas about 35 years ago. It has everything but scissors, you just can’t travel with them anymore. I have gotten into the habit of keeping it all together. This box has been on many vacations, fishing trips and even at baseball/football games in many towns, when the boys still lived with us.

Cut an assortment of fabric,

For one block you will need

8 – 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″

and

4 – 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″

I just cut a pile of each and put the colors together as I piece.

Mark a 1/4″ seam line on fabric back, I use a ruler and pencil.

Knot your thread and do a rocking stitch. After a bit you will not need the line, notice my thumb,

I use it as my measurement guide, some add a mark on their nail, but I don’t like messing up my nails, aka manicure !

I use a thread about 18-20 inches long and string piece, knotting at the beginning and end of each block. Finger piece them open.

Draw seam line if needed. Place good fabric to good, pin and sew.

Open and finger press. Add 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2′ to side.

Draw sewing line, Pin and sew on line,

Finger press to the outside.

Take 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ and draw sewing line on each end, sew to 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ Do 2 times.

Draw seam line if needed. Place good fabric to good, pin and sew.

This is the back of my hand pieced block.

Two finished blocks, each block has a finished size of 4″

Take some time, don’t take it all too serious, pick a comfy chair, good light and just have some HAND piecing fun.

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A Four Inch Quilt Block Pattern for YOU to Make

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GIVE it a TRY ! it’s easy, all you use is triangles and squares. Here is one of my four inch quilt blocks, don’t over think it. Sew as you would any quilt block.

Old Maids Puzzle. This quilt block has a finished size of four inches by four inches. Making the quilt as shown in the book you will have a finished quilt thirty inches by thirty inches, perfect as a lap quilt or a baby quilt.

I made this quilt block with very simple colors and background, but you can have lots of fun with it. Remember to press NOT IRON a quilt block and I always press as I go each seam. I have a small ironing board right by my sewing machine. I posted how I do quilt triangles

Cut 2 Red – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”

Cut 2 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”

Make Triangles (4)

Cut 1 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 1 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Make Triangles (2)

Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew as Shown

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Star Quilt Pattern here for You to Make

Make a Quilt NOW, Complete Pattern Here

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Have a FANTASTIC Weekend with my free quilt pattern

Here is a Complete quilt pattern for you. I think it’s a fun quilt because of the colors and the black making it pop. This quilt LOOKS hard BUT it’s just triangles.

I cut 3 7/8″ blocks to make my triangles, you can cut any size you would like. I made and quilted this quilt YEARS ago and I have used it as a table topper, a front door quilt and as a lay over the back of the couch quilt for color. My quilt has a finished size of 30 inches by 30 inches.

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For the center

Cut 1 Blue – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 1 Orange – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Make Triangles How I make my Triangles

Cut 2 Blue – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 2 Orange – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 4 Black – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Make Triangles

Cut 4 Black – 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″

Sew units as shown, sew to the sides. Sew top and bottom as shown and sew

Finished center of the quilt block.

Cut 6 Orange – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 6 Blue – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Make Triangles

Cut 1 Orange – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 1 Blue – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 2 Black – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Make Triangles
Sew as shown add sides first, then top and bottom

Orange and Blue Star Quilt — Free Star Quilt Pattern

Cut 4 Blue 3 1/2″ x 24 1/2″

Cut 4 Orange – 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″

Sew one orange square on to each end of two blue strips

Sew sides on first and then the top and bottom

I cut my binding 2 1/2″ by 130″

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All in One Year 2025 Quilt Pattern Book

A New Quilt Book – Full of Patterns, Color, and Inspiration

There’s something special about opening a new quilt book. The feel of the pages, the burst of color, and the endless ideas that start flowing. I’m excited to share that my newest quilt pattern book is ready and available! This book has been in the works for quite a while—sketched at my kitchen table, pieced in my sewing room, and finished with all the love and care that I put into every quilt I make.

All in One Year Quilt Patterns 2025 from The Quilt Ladies — from The Quilt Ladies

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Inside, you’ll find 12 complete quilt patterns—one for each month of the year. Whether you’re in the mood for something small and quick or ready to take on a larger project, there’s a pattern here for you. Each design has simple step-by-step instructions, full-color diagrams, getting started section and how to bind a quilt.

Monthly Patterns Include:

January – Baby Star Quilt, 44″ x 44″
February – Baskets Around a Quilt, 42″ x 42″
March – Four Patch Quilt, 36″ x 36″
April – Make it Special, 30″ x 30″
May – Scrappy Quilt, 60″ x 54″
June – Breaking Down a Quilt Block, 6 assorted block patterns
July – 4 Barn Quilt Blocks, each 12″ x 12″
August – Edison Tree Quilt, 38″ x 38″
September – Put on Some Red Lipstick Quilt, 60″ x 70″
October – Grand Four You Quilt, 60″ x 52″
November – 13 Simple Quilt Blocks in 3″, 6″, and 12″ sizes
December – Golden Eye Quilt, 34″ x 34″

This book isn’t just about making quilts—it’s about taking time for yourself, playing with fabric, and bringing your creativity to life. Whether you’re quilting for your home, a friend, or just for the pure joy of making, I hope these patterns inspire you to pull out your favorite fabrics and start sewing.

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Fish Quilt Block Pattern for You to Make

Quilt Block Fun

This weeks quilt block is Husband’s Fish Quilt block. This quilt has been traveled with, used and it’s the softest quilt in the house !
This 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.

Cutting for this ONE block as shown on the Left

Cut 3 Green – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
Cut 3 White – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
Make Triangles

Cut 4 White – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Cut 1 White – 3 1/2 x 2 1/2″
Cut 1 White – 4 1/2″ x 10 1/2″

Sew as Shown

You will need FOUR of this block to make a School of Fish!

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Triangle and Rectangle Quilt Block Pattern

Free Star Quilt Block Pattern

Happy Friday and here is this weeks quilt block pattern. This 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 colors likeness on each side.

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Cut 18 Assorted Colors – 1 ½ x 2 ½”

Piece as shown for the center

Cut 2 White – 1 ½” x 6 ½”
Sew to left and right side

Cut 2 White – 1 1/2” x 8 ½”
Sew to top and bottom

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

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

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Sew as Shown

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How to Tie a Quilt with Yarn

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.

Like this:

My Rolling Bow Tie Quilt Block to Make

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

Like this:

How to Sew a Quarter Square Triangle

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Fun Star Quilt Block is Here for YOU!

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Hand Sewing a Quilt Block – Tuesday Thread

Let’s do some hand piecing of a quilt block

I feel all quilter’s should at some time do hand piecing, I know you think I’m nuts, but it brings me back to the tradition of what quilters are all about. I try to do one every year or so. Your piece need not be a huge project, but please, try it.

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

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

Like this:

A Four Inch Quilt Block Pattern for YOU to Make

GIVE it a TRY ! it’s easy, all you use is triangles and squares. Here is one of my four inch quilt blocks, don’t over think it. Sew as you would any quilt block.

Now ALL 2025 are in ONE place

Like this:

Star Quilt Pattern here for You to Make

Let’s Make a Quilt !
Have a FANTASTIC Weekend with my free quilt pattern

For the center

Cut 6 Orange – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 6 Blue – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Make Triangles

Cut 1 Orange – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 1 Blue – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 2 Black – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Make Triangles
Sew as shown add sides first, then top and bottom

I cut my binding 2 1/2″ by 130″

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All in One Year 2025 Quilt Pattern Book

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Like this:

Fish Quilt Block Pattern for You to Make

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Triangle and Rectangle Quilt Block Pattern

Happy Friday and here is this weeks quilt block pattern. This 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 colors likeness on each side.

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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.

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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

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Let’s do some hand piecing of a quilt block

I feel all quilter’s should at some time do hand piecing, I know you think I’m nuts, but it brings me back to the tradition of what quilters are all about. I try to do one every year or so. Your piece need not be a huge project, but please, try it.

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

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GIVE it a TRY ! it’s easy, all you use is triangles and squares. Here is one of my four inch quilt blocks, don’t over think it. Sew as you would any quilt block.

Now ALL 2025 are in ONE place

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Like this:

Let’s Make a Quilt ! Have a FANTASTIC Weekend with my free quilt pattern

For the center

Cut 6 Orange – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″ Cut 6 Blue – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″ Make Triangles

Cut 1 Orange – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″ Cut 1 Blue – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″ Cut 2 Black – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″ Make Triangles Sew as shown add sides first, then top and bottom

I cut my binding 2 1/2″ by 130″

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You can grab your copy:

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Happy Friday and here is this weeks quilt block pattern. This 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 colors likeness on each side.

Share this:

Like this:

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.

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

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

Let’s Make a Quilt !
Have a FANTASTIC Weekend with my free quilt pattern

Cut 6 Orange – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 6 Blue – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Make Triangles

Cut 1 Orange – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 1 Blue – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 2 Black – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Make Triangles
Sew as shown add sides first, then top and bottom