Category: Quilt Patterns

Old Maids Puzzle Quilt Pattern to Make !

Have to Love this Quilt Block Name

“Old Maids Puzzle” what I like about this pattern is the name of it.  And the simple use of triangles. You have seen this quilt block of years, did you know it’s name??
Finished Quilt Block Size 8” x 8”
Old Maid Puzzle quilt pattern
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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Not Finished Quilt…But I use It !

From The Quilt Ladies

I hate to say, but, I use this quilt and it’s not finished...
it’s been SO long that is SO flat

Blue and White Flowered QuiltI even put the binding on it, 
Blue and White Flowered Quilt Topbecause it fits a table I have and having it on it makes me happy. It measures about 40″ x 40″ 

Blue and White Flowered QuiltIt’s machine pieced 
Blue and White Flowered Quilt Top

and Not hand quilted YET ! 
Some day??? Maybe??

I’m showing the back, it’s been washed a number of times, I use a 1/4″ seam allowance always, you never know what your quilts will be doing for you.
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Star Quilt, It’s a Little One

Friendship Star Quilt Block

This is a little quilt I sent my Sister a few years ago, it was so nice to see it again. Here is my star pattern, you will have to cut it down to one inch centers.
 
Star Quilt
 Quilt Measures 14″ x 14″ 
 
Star Quilt in Green and Red
Machine pieced and hand quilted
Star Quilt
Each star block is 3″ x 3″
Star Quilt

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My First Quilt

From Quilt Days Past, First Quilt

This is my first quilt
In the early 80’s we moved to Burlington, Iowa, it’s in the southeastern corner of the state on the Mississippi River and yes, I learned how to spell Mississippi.  
My First Quilt
My First Quilt is all SquaresI had done some blocks, some pillows and then I saw in the paper a class being hosted by the local quilt group. I remember it being expensive and how I agonized over it for days. but, finally signed up.
The teacher was “Liz Porter” at the time she worked for one of the magazines, Better Homes maybe, but is was a wonderful day and I learned so much.
My First Quilt
It was a color class which meant nothing to me at the time, looking at the quilt today I didn’t get the whole idea. Liz brought letters to add to each quilt to identify, I used my initials.
First Quilt is all Squares
Hand quilting was so relaxing to me, I had no frame, just a dining room table, pinned it very well and quilted. I checked out library books on how to do everything. The quality of books we have now is crazy different from then.
My First Quil
I was approached to join the quilt group after the class. I think I was a rarity in the group a “new” member. I remember being laughed at when they saw my round corners on the quilt. I love these corners.This is my quilt, I curl up under it daily, it’s washed all the time and it’s just over 35 years old. It’s never looked better to me.And, if you are in the group in Burlington, IA. I’d love to hear from you ! ! My e-mail – thequiltladies@gmail.com

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It’s Sewing Machine Day !

Happiness in Seeing it

  Today is National Sewing Machine Day and I had to get it OUT ! I knew it was in the closet and seeing it again…just makes me HAPPY! It’s been a very long time.
I had to say good-bye to it’s original box years ago and this carpet bag is perfect for it.
my singer feather weight sewing machine
A Singer Feather Weight
Feather weight Singer sewing machine
Singer sewing machine
My mom gave this to me years ago and I used it for classes for years. 
She tells the story.  This sewing machine was the first thing that She and my Father purchased together. She remember it being around 70.00 dollars. If they did it on payments my Grandfather would have to co-sign. They saved and purchased with cash, she said with a very large smile.
The pedal was replaced sometime ??
Singer Sewing Machine
It works wonderful 
Singer Sewing machine
And So Pretty and Makes me HAPPY

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Double Wedding Ring Quilt is Yellow

Think About a Fun Background Color

From”The Antique Mall” in McKinney, TX

Walked around a corner and this is what I saw.
double wedding ring quilt is yellow
I went around to the other side and the window light changed the fabric color
wedding ring quilt in yellowThis quilt was JUST about PERFECT
and VERY expensive, I didn’t purchase.  BUT, WHAT A Beauty ! 
double wedding ring in yellos
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Let’s Make a Table Topper Quilt

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Use up some of those scraps you have around my table topper quilt.  Squares are cut 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″. The finished quilt will be 20″ x 22″

quilt pattern for a table topperYou will need 9, 4-Patch blocks
 
Cut 36 squares – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Sew together to form 4-patch blocks
 
Lay them out and like color placement.
 
Cut 6 Dark – 4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″  
quilt block pattern for a table topper
Sew into 3 Rows
 
Cut 4 – 2 1/2″x 1 1/2″ 
Cut 6 – 2 1/2″x 4 1/2
Sew into 2 Rows
table topper quilt pattern free
Sew all Rows together to form center of quilt
Red Table Topper Quilt Pattern for YOU !
Cut 2 Dark – 2 1/2″ x 16 1/2″ 
Cut 2 Red – 2 1/2 x 16 1/2″ 
Sew to the sides
4 patch quilt block pattern for a table topper
Cut 2 Red – 2 1/2″ x 22 1/2 
Sew to the top and bottom
 
Cut binding 88″ x 2 1/4″
   
I’m going to TRY and do machine quilting on this, it’s gong to be my TRY !

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Log Cabin Quilt Block Pattern for YOU !

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Another one of My Log Cabin Quilt Blocks, it changes cut sizes as it move around the quilt block. 

Finished Blocks 10″ x 10″

log cabin quilt by The Quilt Ladies
 
how to make a log cabin quilt pattern by The Quilt Ladies
Cut 1  Dk. Gray – 2 ½” x
2 ½”
Cut 1 Lt. Gray  – 2 ½” x
2 ½”
Sew together
Cut 1 Purple – 2 ½” x 4 ½”
Sew to the right side
Cut 1 Blue – 2 ½” x 4 ½”
Sew to the bottom
Cut 1
Pink – 2 ½” x 6 ½”
Sew to the left side
Cut 1 Blue – 2 ½” x 6 ½”
Sew to the top
Cut 1 Gray – 1 ½” x 8 ½”
Sew to the right side
Cut 1 Red – 1 ½” x 9 ½”
Sew to the bottom
Cut 1 Blue – 1 ½” x 9 ½”
Sew to the left side
Cut 1 Red – 1 ½” x 8 ½”
Sew to the top
Cut 1 Blue – 1 ½” x 10 ½”
Sew to the right side
Cut 1 Gray – 1 ½” x 10 ½”
Sew to the left side
 

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Fun Quilt Pattern Block to Make

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This is another fun and quirky quilt pattern block for you to make. I like the way it’s traditional with a twist on the top. Basic straight line piecing using squares and triangles. It has a finished size of six inches by six inches. 
how to make a basket quilt pattern block
 
Cut 4 Color 2 3/8” x 2 3/8”
Cut 4 Background 2 3/8” x 2 3/8”

Make triangles you will have one leftover

Cut 1 Background Corner 2” x 2”


Reserve block from Wednesday

Cut 2 Background Strip 2” X 31/2”

Sew as shown
 
how to make a basket quilt pattern block by the quilt ladies
how to make a basket quilt pattern block by the quilt ladies

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Basket Quilt Pattern for YOU ! !

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I love this quilt pattern it’s so simple and just a bit quirky. The square on the bottom turns into the base of the quilt block. The finished size of this quilt block is six inches by six inches. 

How to make a quilt triangles
How to make a quilt square

how to make a basket quilt pattern block
Cut 2 Color 2 3/8” x 2 3/8”
Cut 2 Background 2 3/8” x 2 3/8”
Make Triangles


Cut 1 Color 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”
Cut 1 Background 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”
Make this triangle and reserve one 

Cut 1 Background Top 2” x 2”

Cut 1 Color Bottom 2” x 2”
Cut 2 Background Strips 2” x 5”
how to make a basket quilt pattern block by the quilt ladies
how to make a basket quilt pattern block

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