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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

Free Weekly Quilt Pattern

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

Let’s Make a Quilt !
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″

Here is my Quilt Ladies Tutorial for you on How I do quilt binding

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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.

You can grab your copy:

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Book in Print

OR at my Etsy Shop: Each Month on It’s OWN

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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All The Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns

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Weekly Quilt Block Pattern

Twelve Inch Quilt Block

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This weeks quilt block have a finished size of twelve by twelve and I am continuing to use rectangle scraps.

Finished size of all the quilt blocks over the next year will be 12″ x 12″. Each quilt block will have the CENTER block in some form. YOU do YOU with color, use what you have or off to a quilt shop ! Don’t over think it, it’s a quilt block !

Center Block

Cut 40 RED – 1 ½ x 2 ½”
Piece as shown for the center
Make 5 quilt blocks

Cut 4 Squares – 4 ½” x 4 ½”
Sew as Shown

How to make Quilt Block Triangles

How to Make Quilt Block Squares

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MAY Quilt Pattern Release is Here!

May Scrap Triangle Quilt Pattern is HERE

SCRAPPY TRIANGLE QUILT
Ready to dive into a fun new project? This month’s quilt is bursting with color and charm — it’s scrappy, it’s sweet, and it’s just the thing to brighten up your sewing time!

May 2025 Quilt Pattern from The Quilt Ladies — featured in Book 2 All in One Year of Quilt Patterns

What You Get:
10 Quilt Patterns in TWO sizes:
12” blocks
6” blocks
To Make the Quilt as Pictured:
Use 9 large quilt blocks (12” x 12” finished)
Use 8 small quilt blocks (6” x 6” finished)

Perfect for using up those beautiful scraps you’ve been saving!
Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned quilter, these triangle blocks are a delight to stitch together.
Grab your pattern now and start sewing your own today! This quilt is NOW featured in my All in One Year of Quilt Patterns Book 2 HERE
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A page from May 2025 Quilt Pattern from The Quilt Ladies — Two Quilt Block Sizes included 12″, 6″

Available NOW at my Esty Shop HERE
Share your progress with my at thequiltladies@gmail.com
I’d love to see what you make!

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Free Weekly Quilt Block Pattern

Rectangles and Triangles in One Quilt Block

This weeks from quilt block is all about scrap rectangles and triangle cut fabric.
My quilt block has a finished size of 12″ x 12″
Have fun with color with this quilt block.
One of my original designs.

Center of Block

Cut 8 Assorted Colors – 1 ½ x 2 ½”
Piece as shown for the center

Cut 8 Assorted Colors – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 8 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles
How to make Quilt Block Triangles

Cut 4 Pink – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Sew as shown

Cut 20 Assorted Colors – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 16 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Make 4 units as shown

Sew 2, sew one on left and one on right

Cut 4 Pink – 3 ½” x 3 ½”
Sew to the unit as shown

Sew to the top and bottom of the block

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Star Quilt Block with Log Cabin Center

A Star or a Log Cabin Quilt Block, It’s Both

This quilt block is all about the pop of color from the orange fabric and the white background. The finished size of this quilt block is twelve inches. Just below is how I Make quilt triangles and quilt block squares.

How to make Quilt Block Triangles

How to Make Quilt Block Squares

Center of Block

Cut 8 Assorted Colors – 1 ½ x 2 ½”
Piece as shown for the center

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

Sew as Shown

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

Cut 4 Orange – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Sew as Shown

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Beth Ann and as always, Thank you for making my dream a reality ! !
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Category: How to make a simple quilt pattern block

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

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