My Christmas List

I am just going to put this out there ! I WANT one of these Husband Dear please…. and yes purchase/click here, it’s an affiliate link. Ring Video Doorbell

And, if possible a new bag for travel, my laptop, camera, etc.

But, if not possible for both, just the Ring Doorbell

Thank you Dear…..

Beth

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My Ohio State Quilt Pattern Block for YOU

I have been working on a quilt block of EVERY State. I have them all drawn, jpeg’s and maps done, I just can’t seem to find time to get them ALL pieced in fabric, but they are wonderful and I’m sharing my quilt block pattern I did from the State of Ohio. Why OHIO?   No idea ??? The way my mind is working here lately.  This quilt block has a finished size of fourteen inches by fourteen inches (14″ x 14″)
Ohio State Quilt Block Pattern is HERE
Ohio State Quilt Block Pattern

Ohio State Quilt Block Pattern from The Quilt Ladies

First 10 State Quilt Block Patterns
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia
Second 10 State Quilt Block Patterns
Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland
Third 10 State Quilt Block Patterns
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey
Fourth 10 State Quilt Block Patterns
New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota,
Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina
Fifth 10 State Quilt Block Patterns
South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont,
Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

BETH ANN

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Log Cabin Quilt Pattern with Four Patch Center

The day is just starting and are you EXHAUSTED ???  I am. The Thanksgiving hangover. Hope to spend sometime in my sewing room today….BUT if not here’s a quilt pattern for you ! 
 Finished size will be ten inches by ten inches.  

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Making a log cabin quilt block pattern

how to make a log cabin quilt block tutorial

The cutting colors MATCH the jpeg on the left. I can’t seem to follow even my own instructions ! 

Cut 2 Pink – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 2 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Make center 4 -patch

Cut 2 Blue – 4 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew to the top and bottom

Cut 2 Yellow – 6 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew to the sides

 

 Cut 7 Pink – 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 7 Gray – 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew as shown, top and bottom

Add sides

Cut 2 Blue – 8 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew to the top and bottom

Cut 2 Blue 10 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew to the sides.

Making a log cabin quilt block pattern

Beth

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Tree Quilt Pattern for YOU to Make

The  Edison – Ford Winter Estates   It’s one of my places of peace. I would LOVE to be able to really go in and photograph the inside of the rooms from all angles. Maybe some day?

I think it’s so fitting a tree quilt pattern was on the bed….

Edison Tree Quilt Pattern
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and in PRINT and eBook too !

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 This quilt pattern block is sixteen inches by sixteen inches. 

Beth

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Bear Paw Quilt Pattern for YOU to Make

Nothing can make me happier than a Bear Paw Quilt Pattern and  I have named this quilt Bear Paw Heart.  Finished quilt block is fourteen inches by fourteen inches.  I can only give all these quilt pattern way because you purchase my quilt pattern – See all my Quilt Pattern Shop 

How to make a Bear Paw Quilt BlockCutting for 4 quilt blocks, each quilt block will be fourteen inches by fourteen inches.  Borders are not given at this time

Cut 32 Purple – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 32 Background – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Make Triangles

Cut 20 Green – 2 ½” x 2 ½” 

Cut 48 Assorted Colors – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

bears paw quilt pattern tutorial

Tutorial to make a Bear Paw Quilt Pattern

Beth

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Rolling Bow Tie Quilt Pattern for YOU !

It’s fun for me to draw quilt blocks out on graph paper.  They make me happy and I love the other ideas it sparks as I do them. This is one of my quilt blocks. Today I’m sharing my Rolling Bow Tie Quilt Pattern Block.  See all my quilt patterns

Free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Finished Quilt Block is Sixteen Inches by Sixteen Inches (16″ x 16″)

Make a Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 1 White – 6 ½” x 6 ½”

Cut 1 Lt. Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” 

Cut 1 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” 

Mark squares corner to corner SEWING LINE. Place on corner, good side to good, sew on line, trim and press

Rolling Bow Tie Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 4 Lt. Blue – 3 ½” x 3 ½”

Cut 4 Blue – 3 ½” x 3 ½” Sew as shown and add on sides.

Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 1 Lt. Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 1 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 2 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”  Make triangles

Cut 12 White – 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 Lt. Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½” Sew rows as shown, sew to the top and bottom

Free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 4 Lt. Blue – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 Blue – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 8 ½” Sew into rows and sew on top and bottom

Free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 2 Lt. Blue and 2 Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½” Sew row as shown, sew on sides

IF you make four quilt blocks and add two inch sashing you will have a 34 inch by 34 inch quilt.

free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

This is a quilt block of PLAY with COLOR ! Have FUN !

Free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

 

Beth

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Center It Quilt Pattern Block for YOU

I’m going to do a week of Quilt Patterns for the Thanksgiving holiday. This is from my book, Center It

Finished size of each block is ten inches by ten inches
 Nothing is expensive at my store, stop over The Quilt Ladies quilt pattern Shop

 here is the complete pattern book, “Center of IT” at an UNBELIEVABLE price from my Etsy Shop.

Center of it quilt pattern bookMY Book “The Quilt Ladies” 

Cut 2 Dark 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” triangles

Cut 2 Medium 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” triangles

Sew into trianglesFree quilt pattern tutorial from Center of It quilt book

 

Cut 2 Medium 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Cut 1 Medium 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″

Sew together as shown – add outside triangle

I just noticed, the quilt block pictures is turned, it’s the right pattern…

Center of it quilt pattern book

Beth

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New Book Cover – How to Survive Retirement

It’s going to be

HOW TO SURVIVE RETIREMENT  – how to Laugh into The Sunset

Which COVER ???? The balance of it all or The Sunset. Thinking the sunset !?!

How to Survive Retirement Book Cover eBook by Beth Ann Strub

COMING SOON !

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Beth

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Applique into Patchwork Quilt Pattern for YOU

Cross the block Quilt Block from Applique into Patchwork Pattern BookThis Quilt Block  Pattern is from my book, Applique into Patchwork, the finished size of the quilt block is sixteen inches by sixteen inches and is one of my original quilt designs. 

Applique into Patchwork

We all LOVE applique but the time is a bit overwhelming. Here is a quilt pattern that’s the next best thing, inspired by applique patterns, but this quilt is all patchwork. The quilt fits a queen size.Finished quilt top measures 78″ x 92″

When you purchase the book, YOU will receive
Eight – Sixteen by Sixteen Inch Blocks and
One – Eighteen by Eighteen Inch Center Block

Cross the block Quilt Block from Applique into Patchwork Pattern Book

Cross the block Quilt Block from Applique into Patchwork Pattern Book

Cut 8 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 8 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Make Triangles

Cut 2 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 2 Pink – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Make Triangles

Cut 16 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 8 Green – 1 ½” x 4 ½”

Cut 8 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 8 Red – 2 ½”’ x 2 ½”

Cut 4 Pink – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Sew as shown

Applique into Patchwork – Finished Quilt – Downloads to you in Moments.

Applique into Patchwork, Quilt Pattern Book by The Quilt Ladies

Beth

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Working on a New eBook – How to Survive Retirement

How to Survive Retirement is my WORKING title for the new eBook I have been working on ! It’s basic on a tongue and cheek  post I did a few years ago(removed most cheek).

I like the eBook format as there is not shipping and postage on my end and so have a tablet or phone.  Today I have been working on Cover idea and background photo’s.   This post and then lettering ! I will share ! 
First, is  go with the Autumn of your life theme???

Photo by Beth Ann Strub

Or this Autumn of Life ????  Which lends to a good outcome on cover wording ???

Photo by Beth Ann Strub

OR  My Beach Morning and it’s probably it ! ! 

Photo by Beth Ann Strub

And IF YOU REALLY want to Survive retirement ! Show Husband this one !  My number on Rule of Retirement, LAUGH ! !   IF you have an opinion, please let me KNOW ! ! 

Photo by Beth Ann Strub

Beth

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