Day Five of Free August Quilt Pattern Block from The Quilt Ladies

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This is a completely new quilt pattern book I have been working on. After the 4th of July holiday (2020), I was thinking about a quilt pattern of each state. And here is what “I” came up with, there are many others, this is MINE. This is a big quilt pattern block, finished size of fourteen inches by fourteen inches.
I just finished drawing the patterns and will start piecing the blocks soon, so if a measurement mistake??? Not fixed in making yet, but will be. 

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quilt pattern for the state of Iowa

This is MY home state quilt block of IOWA. Yes, these are one inch triangles…

Quilt pattern for the state of Iowa`

Cut 5 Red – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 5 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

 Cut 5 Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 5 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles 

Cut 10 Green – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 10 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles 

Cut 10 Red – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 10 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles 

Sew into Units as Shown

Iowa state quilt pattern

Cut 1 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 4 ½” 

Sew as Shown

 

 

 

 

 

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Free Month of Quilt Pattern Blocks Day Four

Today is what I call a BREAK it DOWN quilt pattern block.  It looks complicated but doing it in sections is the key.  Finished quilt block is eight inches by eight inches. Complete quilt pattern is here for you. A little more challenging of a quilt pattern, but VERY do able, go step by step. 

log cabin flower quilt block

Cut 1 White – 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”

Cut 1 Green – 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”

Make Triangle

Cut 1 Lt. Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 1 Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Make Triangle

how to make a quilt pattern block

Cut 5 Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 2 Lt. Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 2 White – 1 ½’ x 1 ½”

Cut 2 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 2 Green – 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 1 Blue – 1 ½” x 2 ½” top of 4-patch

Cut 1 Pink – 1 ½” x 3 ½” – right side

Cut 1 Purple – 1 ½” x 3 ½” – top

Cut 1 Blue – 1 ½” x 4 ½” – side

Cut 1 Red – 1 ½” x 4 ½”- top

Cut 1 Gray – 1 ½” x 5 ½” – side

log cabin flower quilt block

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I’m going to do something I have wanted to do for a bit, a quilt pattern block month. They will be all sizes and all month….Enjoy ! 

Finished size of fourteen inches by fourteen inches

free quilt pattern

Cut 5 Dark Blue – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Cut 4 Background – 2 1/2″‘ x 2 1/2″
Make a 9-patch for the center

Cut 2 Red – 4 7/8″ x 4 7/8″
Cut 2 Background – 4 7/8″ x 4 7/8″
Make Triangles

Cut 4 Lt. Blue – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
Cut 4 Background – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
Make Triangles

Cut 4 Background – 6 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Cut 4 Background – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Sew as shown 

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The MONTH of August will be MY FREE Quilt Pattern of the DAY….MONTH

Mark your Calendar, share with Friends…..So here is a simple quilt pattern block and as always I can only do this because you purchase my patterns. Each quilt pattern will be a different size and a different skill level ! 

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This a simple quilt pattern that has a finished size of eight inches by eight inches. All 68 of “The Ladies” quilt patterns are HERE

How to make a simple quilt block

Cut 2 Yellow – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 14 Purple – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 White – 4 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 White – 6 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew as shown

Court house steps quilt pattern block

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Walking Pinwheel Quilt Pattern for YOU !

Long ago (2011)this was the VERY first FREE quilt pattern I put on my site.
Walking Pinwheel 
 
I’m was asked for the quilt pattern 2-3 times a week. So, to make things a bit easier on me, I posted it ! 
Still today, if someone looking up quilt patterns on pinterest I get requests, please keep comments coming, LIKE’s and Share it. And tell your friends I have MORE quilt pattern, so stop over at my Etsy Shop and get one of my quilt patterns. 

How to piece the quilt pattern walking pinwheel
Walking Pinwheel quilt pattern block

Finished Block size 12” x 12”
Cutting for ONE Block
Cut 4 Yellow – 4 1/2” x 2 1/2”
Cut 8 White – 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”
Make Flying Geese
Walking Pin Wheel quilt pattern block

 Cut 4 Burgundy – 2 1/2” x 2 1/2

Cut 6 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” 
Cut 6 Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 2 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 2 Burgundy – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Pinwheel quilt pattern block
 Do 4 of this Unit
Cut 8 White – 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”

 Turn block and sew into rows and rows into the block

 
Finished Block
Walking Pinwheel quilt pattern block

 

Free Quilt Pattern for you – HAPPY Summer !

This is Son #2’s Graduation quilt from 2000, the quilts been used and loved. And I just saw it hanging on a quilt stand at their house. I don’t remember this being expensive fabric but it has worn well, machine pieced and I had it long arm quilted.  This has always been a favorite pattern of mine.  See all my quilt patterns at: The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop
And, before you ask, I don’t know the name and didn’t look it UP???
Free Graduation quilt block pattern Finished block size 14″ x 14″ 

 

free graduation quilt pattern Cutting for ONE Block
 
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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Four Patch Quilt from Charm Pack of Two by Two Inch Squares

I love Charm Packs, they are all cut and ready to GO.  I seem to pick-up the 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ a lot more than the larger sets. It’s the more is better way….my mind works.

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free pattern to make a Four Patch quilt topI needed a little project to take to my quilt group and so here we go ! ! Finished quilt is 36″ x 36″ perfect for a lap quilt. 

One Charm Pack of 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ – 42 squares 
OR just 
Cut 42 assort colors – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
White about 1/2 yard
I used Black and binding about 3/4 yard
Border about 1/2 yard
I used all scraps from my closet for everything but the charm pack.
Good shop owner’s always have these at the cutting tables and I always purchase ! 
making a 4-patch quilt block tutorial freeThis is the one I’m using

use a charm pack to make a baby quiltCut 2 Strips of 2 1/2″ white fabric or

Cut 42 White – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

cutting a 2 1/2" strip of cottonI like to chain piece these, make sure of your 1/4″ seam allowance

free 4-patch quilt pattern

When the row is done, I press and I like to hand cut with scissors. 
I’m lazy and don’t want to get up and walk the 3 steps to my cutting board….
You do as you like !

tutorial on a 4-patch quilt pattern

free pattern to make a Four Patch quilt top Open and press to the dark side or charm pack side

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how to make a 4-Patch quilt patternTake two of above unit and pin together to form 4-patch block,
I pin, I always have and probably will always, do what you like!
tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt blockOpen each up and press 

how to make a 4-patch quilt block

You will have 21 blocks, Lay them out and 
like there placement
 tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt B is for Black 
W is for White
You will need 
13 with outside Black Borders and
8 with outside White Borders 

Move them to your sewing table

Cut black strips OR
Cut 26 Black  4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ 
Sew to the sides of 4-patches

Again, press and cut.

Press to the out side, 

 Strip on top black or
Cut 26 Black –  6 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Press to the outside
how to make a 4-patch quilt Cut white strips OR
Cut 16 White  4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ 
Sew to the sides of 4-patches

Strip on top white or
Cut 16 White –  6 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Press to the outside

For the off blocks I used black
Cut 4 Black Squares – 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
Cut white strips OR
Cut 8 White  4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ 
Sew to the sides of 4-patches

Strip of white or
Cut 8 White –  6 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Press to the outside

tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt block freeLay out as shown 

Row 1

Rows 1, 2, 3

Row 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

Cut 2 Border – 30 1/2 x 3 1/2
Sew to the sides
Cut 2 Borders – 36 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Quilt as you like – Machine, Hand or tie with yarn
Cut Binding 2 1/2″ x 164″ 

I’m hand quilting now, no hoop, just pinned well and hand quilting.
Not tiny stitches, but that’s just fine for this ! 

tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt block

Throwback Thursday – How to make Bias Tape by Beth Ann

 Bias Tape is NOT hard to make and you don’t need to purchase anything – you will need 
2 Straight Pins
1 Piece of fabric cut 1″ x 3″ approx – Holding Strip
 
The strip you will make into bias tape, I cut mine large to show, normal cut will be 3/4″ to 1 1/4″ wide. 
 

A dry Iron  and Ironing board.

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Bias Tape the OLD Fashion Way

How to make Bias Tape Iron over your edges, 1/8″ to 1/4″ and Press

How to make Bias Tape the OLD Fashion WayDo both sides/edges
How to make Bias TapeLay your started binding down, press side up.
Take your Holding Strip and lay on top, Pin into your ironing board cover next to the bias tape.
How to make Bias Tape the OLD Fashion WayPull the bias tape
How to make Bias Tape And, with a hot, dry iron press, at first do a bit, and lift iron, pull and iron.
How to make Bias Tape the OLD Fashion Way
As the tape becomes longer you can leave the iron and pull slowly.
(Other side view)
How to make Bias Tape the OLD Fashion WayPull tape slowly
How to make Bias TapeGood side of bias tape.
How to make Bias TapeI like to roll mine  to keep it until I’m ready to use it.
I learned this years ago from a Home Eco. teacher in the 70’s
No need to buy a machine to do this for you !  But, you can if you like !

Throwback Thursday – Picking Quilt Fabric Colors

COLOR is always on Quilter’s mind, And here is the way that I was taught.

Pick your Quilt Colors by The Quilt Ladies1) Start with one fabric. Take this one fabric and work from it. Is that one fabric, a dark, medium or light color?

 

This is a Dark

Pick your Quilt Colors by The Quilt Ladies

 

 

Add the light and medium. Move and change it until you like it.
Lay them out in front of you.

 

How to Pick your Quilt Colors by The Quilt LadiesThen add, a dark medium, a light medium, until you have the mix of what you like.

 

 

2) Choose colors and patterns you love. An average a twin size quilt will take me about a week to piece together, and if hand quilted another, 3-4 months. If tied or machine quilted 3-4 weeks, you have so much time and cost involved you have to love it.

3) Natural or background colors. These are the corner stone. More often than notPick your Quilt Colors by The Quilt Ladies the background color is your light color. Your background color helps bring the blocks together. It does not always need to be a light either, dark or medium work well to, any color can be used.
4) Color Wheel. I’m not a big fan of the color wheel, I do like when colors pops and on most of my quilts the start fabric is not the most prominent color used it in, it is just a starting point.
5) Make one block. This should always be done, a Quilters practice, cut only fabric for one block and live with it for a few days. Especially, if it’s something you’ve never tried before. Most times you will know right away if you like it or not.
6) Have fun. This is the best way I’ve found to pick colors, enjoy the process, your quilt will be fantastic.

Free Shadow Star Quilt Pattern just for YOU !

I have a house full of company and I’m doing this just for you all ! I have so much to tell you about and will, but next week?? So, please share this quilt pattern and enjoy. I’m a bit overwhelmed !

How to make the quilt pattern Shadow Star

How to make the quilt pattern Shadow StarCut 1 Assort blue – 4 ½” x 4 ½”

Make the Flying Geese First

Cut 8 Assort blue to match – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 Yellows 4 ½” x 2 ½” Make Flying Geese block

Cut 8 Yellow –  2 ½” x 2 ½” 

Cut 4 White – 4 ½” x 2 ½” Make Flying Geese block

Cut 4 Yellow – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Make Triangles

Cut 4 Yellow – 2 ½” x 2 ½” 

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½” 

Piece block as shown above

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