I pulled out binding for quilts the other day and of course found quilts awaiting….
This is a baby quilt I made just to use up fun scraps, probably was to be a post here or eBook???? Have NO Clue. What or Why I made it…maybe the fabric?
Where do you keep your what needs finished quilts? I have tubs I am NOT ready to share how many tubs….but I will share….I have drawers full too !
Tuesday Thread my Quilts
Strips are cut 1 1/2″ and I did the piecing on a sewing machine.
This Quilt Star Quilt Pattern is my number one saved, reposted quilt block pattern to date.
(from 2023)
This is ONE of the Basic Quilt Blocks EVERY quilter uses over and over. When in need of a quilt FAST, this is my go to quilt block. Finished quilt block will measure twelve by twelve inches.
I’m always on the look out for old quilts and IF I think I can save them I purchase them. They have to be washable and usable, nothing better to me no matter the temperature is a quilt to cuddle in. This is the Quilt AFTER, I am sharing this from my Quilt Ladies site, this post is NUTS on Pinterest !
This year, something shifted. Somewhere between the quilt blocks, coffee cups, and early morning ideas, I decided to stop waiting for “someday” and start doing. Not because everything was perfectly lined up, (far from it) but because it finally felt like time to live the ideas I’ve been dreaming about for years. I’ve been writing, stitching, and creating in a way that feels more me than ever before. This is the year of following what I want to do, what I need to do, and what brings me quiet joy. From my quilt pattern books to the devotionals I’ve always wanted to share, to stories that have been sitting patiently in my heart, they’re all finding their way into the world.
I have started and stopped this quilt pattern book of YEARS. I can’t explain it but…I have finished it! AND it’s here for you . These are the quilt patterns from my Original Quilt Ladies Book
NO story just my quilt complete quilt patterns. HERE
11 complete quilt patterns from The Quilt Ladies Original Book
Eleven Complete Quilt Patterns in All Sizes
124 Pages of Quilt Patterns, quilt instructions, and quilt memories
for you to make. 11 Complete Quilt Patterns and
How to Hand Applique
How to Fusible Applique
Getting Stated Section
So here’s to new beginnings, finished projects, and the courage to say, “Yes, this is what I want.” I have pulled all the links from my site that are not MINE, this is huge, I have to do me and what I like !
TIME to Have some fun, think about that unfinished quilt.
Fun, Sassy and for YOU! NOW as eBook and in Print
Finishing Living Slow: Finding Joy in What Matters, a book that grew out of some of the hardest, most honest moments of my life and it became a love letter to slowing down and being truly present. Now an eBook
and In Print
The Book is Luke is a ten plus year of wanting to do! It’s a December reading, but I have been doing it daily, creating daily reflections that has deepened my faith and filled me with calm purpose. And I’m finally saying yes to the projects I’ve dreamed about for years, not someday, but now.
This is one of those quilt blocks that just says…WONDERFUL. This Quilt Block is all triangles
And it’s doable with scraps or as shown, colors placed. The finished quilt block is eight inches by eight inches. I machine pieced and do the quilt pattern in units and rows as shown below.
Cut 4 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” Make Triangles
Cut 4 Lt. Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” Make Triangles
Bring the quilt backing to the front and using it as your binding, I am bring this over from The Quilt Ladies, this post is used and asked for all the time, Thank you for that.
Just a few days ago I received this comment on my original post:
from Helen:
After reading the tutorial 3 times I committed to try it. It worked perfectly. I just followed the instructions and it worked on a table runner. This method stops so much waste of material.
Iron over your edges, 1/8″ to 1/4″ and Press in, do about 2-3 inches, enough to hold and pull through
Do both sides/edges
Lay your started binding down, pressed side up. Take your Holding Strip and lay on top, Pin into your ironing board cover next to the bias tape.
Pull the bias tape
And, with a hot, dry iron press, at first do a bit, and lift iron, pull and iron.
As the tape becomes longer you can leave the iron and pull slowly. (Other side view)
Pull tape slowly
Good side of bias tape.
I 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 !
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As a grandmother, it’s almost a given that when my four-year-old grandchild requests a new quilt, he will get one. And this was no exception for this grandchild – Grand #4. This quilt boasts a traditional nine-patch block design, with fun triangle corners, all set in a relaxing blue sea of fabric.
Finished quilt is 50″ x 62″
The pieced borders are made with simple squares, all combining to give an overall sense of fun. This beautiful quilt is perfect for all skill levels – complete with easy-to-follow instructions, complete with the necessary cutting and piecing guidelines. Fret not, I have included full-color photos of the quilt pattern for reference.
