“The Book of Luke Stitched into the Story” includes:
The full Gospel of Luke (all chapters + verses)
A daily children’s reading to share 25 quilt block patterns
Daily reflections to gently guide your heart
It’s a family-friendly, faith-filled way to create something beautiful — with your hands and your spirit. This is more than a devotional. It’s a story you stitch together. In Paperback and Hardcover Available NOW and HERE
This design celebrates the bold beauty of red and white—a combo that never goes out of style. It’s classic, crisp, and oh-so-versatile. Start with a fresh white base, layer in striking red accents, and you’ve got a quilt that’s both timeless and eye-catching. And if red’s not your thing? No problem! This pattern works with any color combo, so let your creativity shine.
Why You’ll Love It: Finished quilt size: 54” x 74”
Easy-to-follow piecing instructions
Confident beginner-friendly
Works in fabric colors with white background Big impact with simple construction
Here is a bit of info that will make starting to quilt a little easier. Quilt sizes, fabric sizes and if you missed it how to sew a basic square and triangle quilt block.
Beth Ann of The Quilt Ladies
Standard Cut Sizes of Fabric
Fat Quarter – 18” x 22”
Fat Eighth – 9” x 22”
Fat Sixteenth – 4 ½” x 22”
1 Yards is 36” x 44-45 ”(width may be different per
fabric company)
Standard Mattress Sizes
Crib – 23’ x 46’ or 28” x 52”
Twin Single – 39” x 75”
Double/Full – 54” x 75”
Queen – 60” x 80”
King – 76” x 80” or 78” x 80”
Standard Batting Sizes
Crib Size – 45’ x 60”
Twin – 72” x 90”
Double/Full – 81” x 96”
Queen – 90” x 108”
King 120” x 120”
IF you missed it here are the TWO basic Quilt blocks again !
There are MANY ways to piece quilt blocks,
I’m sharing the way I like to do it.
Squares
Cut 2 – 2 ½” x 2 ½” squares the same size (finished size of square plus 1/2 inch)
This log book began out of care and necessity. When my husband served as the executor of a dear friend’s estate, we quickly realized how important it is to have everything written down—organized, accessible, and in one place.
Inside you’ll find:
Alphabetical pages for easy access
Space for websites, usernames, passwords, notes
Simple layout—perfect for all ages
For home or office
A practical gift idea for:
Anyone wanting to stay organized and secure
Seniors or caregivers
Executors of estates
Families managing household accounts
See All I Do, beside Quilt Pattern Books BethAnnDoing.com
My Great-Great Grandmother’s Quilt This quilt was a gift to my mother from her Great Grandmother. And then a Gift to me from My Mother. Making it by, GREAT-GREAT Grandmother’s Gift to ME ! Well…That’s how I like to look at it.
I never met her and my mom only remembers helping with the peddle sewing machine. I use this quilt and love sleeping under it. It goes in the washer and now living here in Florida and not having a clothes line it does go it the dryer….Yes… it bothers me too, but…. the colors are still very bright, but the Florida sun won on these photo’s.
Just like the square if you are not ready to purchase a rotary cutter and mat. You will need to make a freezer paper pattern. How to do Square’s HERE
Take the FINISHED size of the square you want and add 7/8 of an inch. example: for a finished size 2 inch square you will cut your fabric 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
for a finished size 3 inch square you will cut your fabric 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″ for a finished size 4 inch square you will cut your fabric 4 7/8″ x 4 7/8″
And so on, either make you freezer paper pattern or up with a rotary cutter and ruler.
I’ve used a 3 inch FINISHED Square cut 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″A light and a dark.
On the Wrong side of the light fabric draw a line from corner to corner.
This is the cutting line NOT sewing line
On your sewing machine sew a straight seam, 1/4″ from the line. Pencil is on if you need, my sewing machine foot is 1/4″
Turn and do the same thing on the other side.(when I have many to sew, I do chain piecing, one right after another, not stopping the machine until all finished and then turn and do the other side) If NEW do them one at a time.
Cut on the drawn Cutting line.
You have 2 triangles
Open them up and 2 triangles
Press your seam to the dark fabric and trim the end tail off.
This is your finished triangle
GIVE IT A TRY…. IT’S NOT HARD.
I recently posted a quilt block on Facebook and there was a lot of take about points.
Here’s how I do it.
Pieced together a triangle to a block
Added this as a strip to another piece. Pin as much as you need, check as you pin to make sure
you have the 1/4 seam allowance.
On this seam I had to move the needle in just 2 threads to make the point perfect.
Perfect for:
Those who haven’t opened a Bible in years
Anyone whose faith has frayed a little around the edges
Quilters who find peace in the rhythm of making, sewing and reading 24 days of Luke + 25 quilt block patterns
This book isn’t a task to complete, it’s a rhythm to return to. Available ONLY here
This past Tuesday Thread was how to do quilt squares, HERE
And this is one of the best ways to learn to do square this quilt pattern is for you. This quilt pattern is easy and it’s ONLY a square. Making nine patch quilt block This is just the next step in a nine patch quilt block. Finished Quilt block is ten inches.
Tuesday Thread, Let’s start to Sew that Quilt Block
Always remember that quilting has been done for hundreds of years and all the new gadgets are great. You can still do things very simply and fill your sewing closet with new innovations as your talent grows.
No need to purchase a rotary cutter and mat your first time out. Take your time and enjoy the sewing process.
My Quilt Patterns on Etsy, and NOW on Amazon
Things needed to start a quilt project:
A sewing machine that sews a straight line, borrow one or purchase one at a large chain store. No need to spend hundreds/thousands on a machine to straight stitch. OR Hand piecing can be done too. Everything is the same as a machine, but you hand stitch using the same ¼” seam allowance. I will share how to soon.
1)Graph Paper 2)Freezer Paper – Plastic coated paper, like the butcher’s wrap meat in. You can purchase it at your local store or if you ask they may give you some at your butcher counter 3)Glue stick 4)Iron 5)Gray thread 6)Ruler 7)Pencil 8)Basic sewing supplies, Scissors, thimble, sew riper, etc. 9)Needles – for hand piecing Sharps size 7-12, for quilting Between needles size 10-12 10)Sewing Pins 11) Fabric and Batting
Cutting – Rotary cutter, mat and ruler can be used if you have them. If you are new to quilting and are not sure you want to buy all these supplies try Freezer paper. It may be purchased at any grocery store. You will notice that one side is shiny, one not.
Draw the pattern pieces on to graph paper, the finished size, Add a ¼ inch seam allowance around the entire outside edge –the cutting line, the – – – line. The – – – – will be the sewing line
(example – 2 inch finished size cut square 2 ½” x 2 ½”) Cut pattern out
With a glue stick. Paste the pieces to the NON-shiny side of the freezer paper.
Cut the pattern out.
You can now iron the pattern to your fabric, shiny side down. This pattern can be used over and over. It will leave no film on your fabric.
At this point in quilting classes, it’s time to make a quilt block! Use the method, ruler/cutter or freezer paper.
Here is how to make a quilt square – A 4-patch quilt block
Cut 2 squares the same size (finished size of square plus 1/2 inch) example cut 2 ½ x 2 1/2″ inch seam allowance, sew Good side of fabric to good side of fabric Trim threads Open and Press to the dark
1)sew seam with a 1/4 inch seam allowance,
you may need to mark your machine with this measurement.
2) You can chain piece a few at a time Cut thread and open
3)sew these together
Watch your color placement, sew good side to good side.
If you’ve ever wished for a December that felt deeper… slower… stitched with intention instead of stress, these new books might be just what your heart (and hands) need.
This book is simple and slow a daily reading from Book of Luke (3–5 paragraphs) each day from December 1st through Christmas Eve, plus a bonus reading for Christmas Day. And a Daily Quilt Block Pattern with complete cutting and piecing instructions.
Each daily entry includes:
A short Scripture reflection (just 3–5 paragraphs)
A thoughtfully paired quilt block pattern to make A sense of calm and connection, as you stitch both fabric and meaning into your holiday season
It’s written for anyone who craves peace in the pause, whether you’ve studied Scripture for years or never opened a Bible. This is a gentle invitation to return to something steady and sacred, one block and one story at a time. 103 paperback pages, 6″x9″ size and available HERE
I use this book all year round, and the quilt patterns are there for you always, Beth Ann
