Get Your Christmas Holiday Planning Started – BethAnnDoing

Free September To Do List

With Christmas in July sales, I started picking up a few things here and there for the holidays. Christmas in July at our house, should be called let’s purchase for ourselves July. July done, August hot and kids back in School, my quilt project off to long arm quilter. It’s time to plan.

I have added September to my holiday To Do calendar this year, I am planning to take a bit of time in November and December. Part of my slow and steady plan.

Knowing myself and not being able to let things be. That’s why it’s important for me to start getting ready now, or think about getting started?!?

I loved my enjoyed my slow and steady holiday last year and I am going to try hard to do it again. Click below and with NO Signing up for anything you will get my September PDF To Do List

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Gift List for Mom and Grandma

My Most Requested Quilt Block Patterns – Beth Ann Doing

All Quilt Block Patterns Included

I enjoy the process of sharing quilt blocks with you all. And from everything, I think you like them too. These five quilt block patterns have to most views on my site here, The Quilt Ladies site and Pinterest !

I have had The Quilt Ladies for many years, lots of quilt blocks, quilt patterns drawn, loads of quilt blocks made, quilt patterns on Etsy and even my quilt books in Print, Kindle and on Prime. These are the quilt patterns here from this site that are always asked about and for !

This is MY Quilt HERE and the quilt block pattern for you to make. I am so happy to have this quilt, it helped start The Quilt Ladies

Here, I think it’s the color and the movement this quilt block has that all like. It’s finished size is eighteen inches by eighteen inches, using cut 2 1/2″ squares.

This is Husband’s quilt, the fold up and add to his sleeping bag quilt. The quilt block pattern is here for you.

This quilt block star quilt pattern has a life of it’s own. It’s all over Pinterest, all over other’s sites as a link to get you to their quilt sites (not paid for OR asked for) and it’s been viewed here over 26000 times. Have to say, it’s liked !

My Shadow Star quilt block pattern
I have shared this recently and it’s always a hit !

My: To Use a Quilt or Not to Use a quilt

Meet Beth Ann: A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE her BOOKS on Amazon and PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

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Make a Quilt Block Pattern – Beth Ann Doing

Corn and Beans a Quilt Block

This is one of the quilt block from my old Quilt Ladies site and it took off on Pinterest???? I have NO idea how or what makes one quilt pattern do that and other’s not?? But, this quilt block’s name is “Corn and Beans” and being an Iowa girl this quilt block was all about the name. Doing this quilt block you will use many different types, triangles, quarter square triangles and flying geese.
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Cut 2 Red – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

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

Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut corner to corner

Cut 2 Red – 4 7/8” x 4 7/8”

Cut corner to corner

Cut 8 White – 4 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 8 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 1 Red – 5 1/4” x 5 1/4”

Cut 1 White – 5 1/4” x 5 1/4”

Sew as Shown

Read about All of Beth Ann’s Books

Beth Ann is a Quilter and an Author
who decided to self-publish her books and quilt pattern books

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PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

www.bethanndoing.com
www.thequiltladies.com

Make a Quilt Block – Quilt Pattern is Here for You

Bear’s Paw Quilt Block

This Quilt Block is one of my FAVORITE’S

“Bear’s Paw”

As I look at this pieced quilt block now, it’s I have to say…. Wonderful

Take a bit of time for yourself and do a quilt block today ! From my book on Etsy, 53 Quilt Pattern Blocks Quilt
and in Print and Kindle NOW on Amazon Prime too

Finished Quilt Block Size 14” x 14”

Cut 8 White 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 8 Dark Green 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Make Triangles

Cut 9 Dark Green 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 8 Green 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 White 2 ½” x 6 ½”

Sew as shown

Quilt Block of the Month — Quilt Blocks of the Month

Read about All of Beth Ann’s Books

Beth Ann is a Quilter and an Author
who decided to self-publish her books and quilt pattern books

SEE Beth Ann’s BOOKS on Amazon and
PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

www.bethanndoing.com
www.thequiltladies.com

Quilt Block Pattern of the Month For September – Beth Ann Doing

Time to Sew a Quilt Block, Pattern is here for YOU

I hope you are enjoying my monthly quilt blocks. September’s Quilt Block Pattern is a fun turn on a log cabin with lots of pieces. Break the quilt pattern down as shown and you will have no problem sewing it together. Finished quilt block is twelve inches by twelve inches.

Center Block

Cut 18 Assorted Colors – 1 ½ x 2 ½”

Piece as shown for the center

Cut 14 Tan – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew as shown
3 to left and right
4 to top and bottom

Cut 20 Assorted Colors 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 10 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew on top and bottom
Sew into rows and shown.
Sew on left and right side

Read about All of Beth Ann’s Books

Beth Ann is a Quilter and an Author
who decided to self-publish her books and quilt pattern books

SEE Beth Ann’s BOOKS on Amazon and
PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

www.bethanndoing.com
www.thequiltladies.com

Log Cabin Quilt Block Pattern for You to Make

Complete Log Cabin Quilt Block

It’s a tradition as a Quilter you are going to HAVE to make a Log Cabin quilt block sometime. Mainly, it’s one of the best way to use up strips and scraps from your other projects.
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Finished Log Cabin Quilt block is ten inches by ten inches

Cut 1 Yellow – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 2 Blue – 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew to make center

Cut 2 Gray – 4 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew on the right and left side

Cut 1 Green – 4 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the top

Cut 1 Blue – 4 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the bottom

Cut 1 Pink– 6 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to right side

Cut 1 Red – 6 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to left side

Cut 1 Blue– 6 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the top

Cut 1 Red – 6 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to bottom

Cut 1 Gray – 8 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the right side

Cut 1 Pink – 8½” x 1 ½” Sew to the left side

Cut 1 Red – 8 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the top

Cut 1 Blue – 8½” x 1 ½” Sew to the bottom

Cut 1 Red – 10 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the right side

Cut 1 Gray – 10 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the left side

Read about All of Beth Ann’s Books

Beth Ann is a Quilter and an Author
who decided to self-publish her books and quilt pattern books

SEE Beth Ann’s BOOKS on Amazon and
PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

In Print and on Kindle

How to Survive Retirement with Fun – Beth Ann Doing

Think About What You Will Do in Retirement

Thinking about retirement or already retired? Here are my tips to find fun, excitement, and joy in your days. It took us 40 years to achieve our retirement goal, and I see people struggling every day to find happiness in their every day retirement. In print or Kindle and NOW on Amazon Prime

When Husband and I tell people we retired early, reaching ages 57 and 55, they ask, “What do you do all day?”, very rarely do they ask, “How do you afford it?”

Before retirement, you plan financially and set a retirement date, but we don’t take time to figure out what we want to do for 20-30 years of our retirement. It’s been ten years now and we’ve seen that everyone assumes you magically know how to retire, but the truth is that you don’t.

That’s why I’ve written this book to share my life lessons and help you plan your life for the 20-30 years of retirement. With no money talk, this book contains all the ideas to make your retirement what you want and need it to be for years of joy.

There are just four things you need to expect in retirement:

1. We are all going to die
2. Stop fearing change.
3 .Stop living in the past.
4. Be easy on yourself
These four things may not need to be said, but please think about them.
#1 is one that can help you get up, get started and do what you want.
#2 is fearing change, you will and need to change.
#3 past is the past let it go.
#4 take care of yourself and be kind to yourself.

Here in my book, laugh, read and find your passions by staying connected, keeping your mind active, embracing slow living, and finding your community can help you thrive in retirement.

But ultimately, the key to surviving retirement with joy is to find what works for you and your unique situation. Whether it’s quilting, travel, volunteering, family or something entirely different, find what brings you happiness and purpose, and go for it!

Read about All of Beth Ann’s Books

Beth Ann is a Quilter and an Author
who decided to self-publish her books and quilt pattern books

SEE Beth Ann’s BOOKS on Amazon and
PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

www.bethanndoing.com
www.thequiltladies.com

September Quilt Block Pattern on the Month – Beth Ann Doing

Continue on With 2023 Quilt Block of the Month

It’s already September and I hope you are enjoying my monthly quilt blocks. September’s Quilt Block Pattern is a fun turn on a log cabin with lots of pieces. Break the quilt pattern down as shown and you will have no problem sewing it together. Finished quilt block is twelve inches by twelve inches. See all 2023 Quilt Block Patterns HERE

Center Block

Cut 18 Assorted Colors – 1 ½ x 2 ½”

Piece as shown for the center

Cut 14 Tan – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew as shown
3 to left and right
4 to top and bottom

Cut 20 Assorted Colors 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 10 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew on top and bottom
Sew into rows and shown.
Sew on left and right side

Read about All of Beth Ann’s Books

Beth Ann is a Quilter and an Author
who decided to self-publish her books and quilt pattern books

SEE Beth Ann’s BOOKS on Amazon and
PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

www.bethanndoing.com
www.thequiltladies.com

Making a Quilt for a Grandchild – The Quilt Ladies

Quilt Block Pattern for Grand #1

This is my original post from The Quilt Ladies Site about the process of making a quilt for Grand #1.

Can’t get photo’s to move to the center?!?! Maybe moving from one to other? But…here is the quilt block pattern for you, I have used this quilt block and it’s HERE for you to make

from 3-2009 post
Here Grandma goes,

Little Boy's First Quilt, star quilt pattern

Grand One’s Bedroom is Blue, with space things. I’m not doing planets. So it’s a bit of blue, red and a tan background.

I always start with a pattern, I have a software program, but for years I used graph paper. The size, the block, borders and binding, all right in front of me, usually doing the sections for a couple of blocks at a time.

Little Boy's First Quilt, star quilt pattern

I don’t like cutting yards of material and then putting one block together and then not liking it.

Plus I need to see the end result.

I know no one will notice, but this is the same pattern as his first baby quilt 6 years ago. That one was hand quilted, this one will be tied as I know how it will be loved, washed and washed.

This will be his 4th quilt. He love’s them. I love that.

I have the blocks finished and I’m going to get them all put together and off of the sewing room.

Read about All of Beth Ann’s Books

Beth Ann is a Quilter
and an Author who decided to self-publish her books and quilt pattern books

SEE Beth Ann’s BOOKS on Amazon and
PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

www.bethanndoing.com
www.thequiltladies.com

Rotary Cutter for Fabric and Acrylic Rulers

Learning How to Quilt

Let’s learn a bit about rotary cutter quilt tool, it makes cutting out your quilt quicker and easier. If just starting to quilt and not sure about all the quilting supplies, HERE is my tutorial on using freezer paper to make quilt templates. IF new to quilting and you are thinking about purchasing a cutter, here is a set that’s very good. Yes, I do get a few cents if you purchase through me and thank you.

A rotary cutter is a tool used by quilters to cut fabric with precision and ease. It resembles a pizza cutter with a sharp circular blade that rotates when used. The blade is typically made of high-quality stainless steel and comes in different sizes, ranging from 18 mm to 60 mm. A fun thing about quilting and us quilters is we LOVE quilt products…
Place your fabric on a cutting mat using an acrylic ruler. Acrylic rulers come in a variety of sizes and shapes, making it possible to find one that fits your specific project needs. You can choose from long rulers for cutting wide strips of fabric or small rulers for more intricate cuts. Additionally, some rulers have special features, such as grids, angles, or markings, which help you make more complex cuts and create unique designs.

Read about All of Beth Ann’s Books

Beth Ann is a Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her books and quilt pattern books

SEE Beth Ann’s BOOKS on Amazon and
PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

This Quilt Block is one of my FAVORITE’S

As I look at this pieced quilt block now, it’s I have to say…. Wonderful

It’s a tradition as a Quilter you are going to HAVE to make a Log Cabin quilt block sometime. Mainly, it’s one of the best way to use up strips and scraps from your other projects. SEE Beth Ann’s BOOKS on Amazon and PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

This is my original post from The Quilt Ladies Site about the process of making a quilt for Grand #1.

It’s a tradition as a Quilter you are going to HAVE to make a Log Cabin quilt block sometime. Mainly, it’s one of the best way to use up strips and scraps from your other projects.
SEE Beth Ann’s BOOKS on Amazon and
PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy