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Windmill Quilt block pattern, using my favorite triangles, making the piecing and matching of quilt points, pretty easy.   A traditional quilt block pattern at it’s best.   

Finished Quilt Block size 8” x 8”
Windmill quilt pattern

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windmill quilt block pattern
Cut 4 Red      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 4 ½”This block always looks like it rolls to me?

Maybe just me?

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A Little Holiday Quilt Topper for YOU to Make

Just in Time for the Holiday’s

Happy Holiday’s !
Let’s make a little Quilt ! 20″ x 22″ finished size. 

4 patch quilt block pattern for a table topper

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 topperSew 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 freeSew 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 topperCut 2 Red – 2 1/2″ x 22 1/2 
Sew to the top and bottom
 
Cut binding 88″ x 2 1/4″

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Rosebud Quilt Pattern for YOU to Make !

Happy Holidays Free Quilt Pattern

The name of this block is “The Rosebud” 
I had fun with color on my block, but looking now, I would have made the corner green darker, but hindsight…
Rosebud quilt pattern

Finished Quilt Block size 10″ x 10″

Rosebud quilt pattern
 
Cut 1 White Center         6 ½’ x 6 ½”
 
Cut 4 White        4 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 White        6 ½’ x 1 ½”
 
Cut 8 Green         1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 Green        3 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 Red             1 ½” x 1 ½”
Rosebud quilt pattern
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Make Mine a Brownie

It’s National Brownie Day and there is NOTHING BETTER than this recipe, I have used it for Years and I’m moving it over from The Quilt Ladies today ! 
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Hershey Brownie Recipe You know when you pull out the Hershey Cocoa, the recipe is going to be perfect. HERE’S   their website

making the perfect Hershey brownie's
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine (Use butter)
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
¾ cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa or HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
how to make Hershey brownies Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan. 
 Place butter in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until melted. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well with spoon after each addition. Add cocoa; beat until well blended. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat well. Stir in nuts, if desired. Pour batter into prepared pan.
 Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Frost if desired. Cut into bars. About 36 brownies.
fudge icing CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa
2-2/3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat; add cocoa, stirring constantly until smooth.(Mixture will be very thick.) Remove from heat; pour into medium bowl. Cool slightly.
Add powdered sugar alternately with milk and vanilla, beating to spreading consistency. About 2 cups frosting.
brownie recipe with cocoaTHEY are PERFECT ! !
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and 15 Complete Quilt Patterns
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Traditional Log Cabin Quilt Block Pattern for YOU !

Log Cabin Quilt Pattern Block to Make

Nothing says quilting like a Log Cabin quilt block. There is many ways to piece a log cabin, I added all the strip piece cutting measurement, but I like to cut strips and sew.
You do YOU !
Finished quilt block measures 10″ x 10″ See The Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns
free log cabin quilt pattern

pattern to make a log cabin quilt block

Cut 2 Blue – 1 ½”x 1 ½”
Cut 2 Green – 1 ½”x 1 ½”
Make the center 4-patch
 
Cut 1 Pink – 2 ½”x 1 ½” Sew to the top
Cut 1 Pink- 3 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the right side
Cut 1 Blue – 3 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the bottom
Cut 1 Blue – 4 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the left side
 
Cut 1 Pink – 4 ½”x 1 ½” Sew to the top
Cut 1 Pink – 5 ½”x 1 ½” Sew to the right side
Cut 1 Blue – 5 ½”x 1 ½” Sew to the bottom
Cut 1 Blue – 6 ½ “x1 ½” Sew to the left side
 
Cut 1 Purple – 6½” x 1 ½” Sew to the top
Cut 1 Pink – 7 ½”x 1 ½” Sew to the right side
Cut 1 Blue – 7 ½”x 1 ½” Sew to the bottom
Cut 1 Blue – 8 ½”x 1 ½” Sew to the left side
 
Cut 1 Purple – 8½”x 1 ½” Sew to the top
Cut 1 Pink – 9½” x1 ½” Sew to the right side
Cut 1 Blue – 9 ½”x 1 ½” Sew to the bottom
Cut 1 Blue – 10 ½”x 1 ½” Sew to the left side
free log cabin pattern
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and 15 Complete Quilt Patterns
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Adding Outside Square to Nine-Patch

YOU asked and this is how “I” do it !

This is a different take on a center of a quilt block and can be added when you like, here is how I do it!   For this quilt block as shown, finished size five x five inches.

how to make a square nine patch quilt block

Cut 8 Green – 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Cut 1 Red – 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
making a nine patch quilt blockMake 1, 9-Patch blocks as shown above
  
Cut 1 Red – 3″ x 3″
Cut corner to corner
 
Block How To:
free quilt table topper pattern
Cut your Squares (Pieced square) and cut triangles as stated in the pattern.
Sew on the top triangle, Trim the ends even.
Sew on the bottom Triangle, Trim the ends.
Note: sewing the pieces across make the square lay flat, as does trimming the ends.
Sew on the side triangles.
Trim the block make sure to leave the 1/4” seam allowance. Press
 Trim block INCLUDING Seam Allowance to 5″ on each side
 
how to make a square nine patch quilt block

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Hand Applique Little Quilt

Hand Work

This is one of my little quilts, hand applique from cheaters cloth, machine pieced and hand quilted.  Cheater cloth is fabric that all the design is there for you, I just cut it out and applique it down. Each of the little blocks are three inches by three inches and the whole quilt is eight inches by eight inches. I use it still today on my dresser. 
I think this kind of fabric is hard to find with small quilt designs and if I see it I purchase it.
 
Cheaters Cloth, Fall Back with a Little Quilt by The Quilt Ladies
Fall Back with a Little Quilt by The Quilt Ladies
Each blocks is 3″ x 3″ and
Finished quilt is 8″ x 8″

 

From Cheaters Cloth, Fall Back with a Little Quilt by The Quilt Ladies

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A Turn Blue Quilt Pattern Block to MAKE !

Blue or Pink It’s a Great Quilt Pattern to Make

Of course this quilt block’s name is “True Blue” and I made mine pink !
This is one of the quilt blocks that you use, triangles, squares and a four patch. If a beginner it’s perfect to use all you are learning.  See all The Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns
quilt block pattern to make
Free Quilt Pattern Blocks Tutorial
Finished Quilt Block Size 9” x 9”
Cut 2 White      3 7/8” x 3 7/8”
Cut 2 Blue 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 1 White      3 ½” x 3 ½”
Cut 8 White      2 x 2
Cut 8 Lt. Blue    2 x 2
free how to make quilt block pattern tutorila
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and 15 Complete Quilt Patterns
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Old Quilts from Travels

Learn from older quilts, colors and design

Today is National Pins and Needle Day !  What better way to celebrate than with OLD quilts.
When we travel I take pictures of quilt too. I “ALWAYS” ask before taking pictures, to date I’ve not had anyone say, “NO” and most say thanks for asking. 

fun color quilt

 These 2 quilts are from a Shop in Chillicothe, MO
Notice the red and how it’s the color that has stayed the best over the years 

red border quilt
This is a simple basket quilt pattern and set on point, with squares for lots of quilting.
 
quilt  baskets set on point

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Gift for a Quilter

It’s that time of year again and I’m going to share some of the things all Quilters need and some that we/I want !
I have added links, I receive a bit if you click and purchase. And if not, that’s OK too ! 

This is the one all Quilter’s need, 96 pieces Rotary Cutter Kit, a Cutter, Tool Kit with Blades, cutting mat, patchwork ruler, everything is work in style. New rulers? New cutter?

This is the ONE for me, hint, hint Husband !

A new sewing machine is always a welcome gift, I have a Brother sewing machine, and have enjoyed it for over four years now. Look around and see what YOU like. I have the third one and I really like it. 

I thought, BEFORE I got a wool pressing mat, that they wouldn’t change anything…well….I was wrong. I love mine, it’s on my ironing table and I use it all the time. 

Quilt Batting is ALWAYS a NEED

I have NOT purchased fabric from amazon, but why NOT !

Beth from The Quilt Ladies

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