This Year it’s More Than Christmas

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Blue and White Quilt Block Pattern to Make from The Quilt Ladies

Well… the countdown is officially on! Not just to Christmas, but Husband’s big 70th birthday. Yes, 70, and yes, he is milking it for all it’s worth. Every time I remind him to take it easy, he announces, “But I’m almost 70!” as if that magically excuses him from listening.

The house is cheery, the presents are wrapped (mostly… sort of…not many this year), and I have decided that whatever gets done is exactly what was meant to get done. Christmas perfection is overrated, but Christmas with cake, family, and a husband turning 70 and acting like the king of December? Now that’s holiday joy.

Make Time for a Quilt Block Too!

Free Quilt Block to Make from The Quilt LadiesThis 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. 

Blue and White Quilt Block Pattern to Make from The Quilt Ladies

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

Sew as shown

Blue and White Quilt Block Pattern to Make from The Quilt Ladies Blue and White Quilt Block Pattern to Make from The Quilt Ladies Blue and White Quilt Block Pattern to Make from The Quilt Ladies

And then comes the quiet truth we don’t always admit: we’re tired. Not just “I need a nap” tired, but the kind of tired that comes from trying to make everything magical while still juggling everyday life. The holidays ask us to be merry, creative, thoughtful, social, organized, and patient, all at once. It’s perfectly okay to love the season deeply and still feel worn to the bone by it. When the celebration noise fades and the last cookie crumb is brushed away, maybe the best gift we can give ourselves is permission to rest, and let the new year begin with a slower breath. We have 25th to ourselves and I wait for it all year. I can’t explain it, but it’s us, no to do list just Husband and I. The joy of home, quite and time.

Hoping you have a wonderful holiday,  Beth Ann

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It’s Been a Journey

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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

The Quilt Ladie Original Quilt Patterns 11 of them
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 ! 

How to finish a quilt with laughter

TIME to Have some fun, think about that unfinished quilt.
Fun, Sassy and for YOU!
NOW as eBook and in Print

Living Slow by Beth Ann Strub

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.

And 25 Daily Quilt block Patterns TOO ! ! 

Love this book SO MUCH, it’s presented  IN a SHORT form, a complete Book Luke text paperback and a hardcover, I have always wanted. Quilt Block Pattern to do with each day ! See and read of them here in their own post 

Quilt Block Patterns to do with each day!
Complete Scripture Reflection Daily Reading  Paperback and Hardcove
Daily Reflections from The Book of Luke

Beth Ann, My Quilt Ladies
Beth Ann, My Quilt Ladies

With gratitude and a happy heart,
Beth Ann

“Yes, Ma’am,” Say It, Us It, Do It

Please, Be a Kind

I had a hard time talking with our landscaper, and it’s bothered me all week. SO here I go!

True wisdom in knowing when to say, “Yes, ma’am.” And not just to anyone! This sacred phrase is reserved for the VIPs of life: wives, mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunties, and that 67-year-old landscape customer who can probably out rake you any day of the week.

These ladies in your life have earned their “Yes, ma’am” privileges. Your wife puts up with your selective hearing and your inability to find anything in the fridge. Your mother carried you for nine months and only brings it up every other phone call. Your grandmother? She has stories from “back in her day” that could humble even the toughest man. Sisters and aunties? They’ve been roasting you since childhood and will continue to do so until the end of time. And the 67-year-old landscape customer? Well, if she tells you to cut, cut it! – because she’s seen things, and you don’t want to find out what happens if you say no.

Don’t hesitate. Because the moment you do, that landscape lady is coming for you with a rake. OR hiring a new company ! ! 

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Beth Ann 

Embracing Change While Staying True to Myself

Closing Facebook Page, BUT Still HERE on MY Site !

I am staying around, but making a change!Beth at The Quilt Ladies site
After my Facebook page was hacked, I have decided to close my Facebook account to focus on a more secure way to stay connected with you. Here at BethAnnDoing.com

I will be closing my Facebook page (or; they did it for me) as part of a new direction in letting go of what I cannot change.

This recent hack has made me understand that I need to slim things down, change back to what I like doing. I love sharing my quilts, quilt patterns, painting my pictures, photographing flowers and day to day with you all, not monitor others words, and opinions.

BUT this is not goodbye—it’s just a change in how we connect.
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You can still find me and stay updated through HERE at Bethanndoing.com  I am excited to continue sharing and engaging with you. I may continue with Instagram but only time will tell and only if I can link it back to BethAnnDoing.com. Remember, no staff, no helpers, just me !

I have also removed ad’s from other sources besides mine, meaning a link to amazon is to my book,  no google or any other ads, so purchase a quilt pattern! My Etsy Shop  My Books 

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This has rocked my world, I hope for the better and I think it will. MORE Coming: I have a new monthly quilt pattern coming soon, and the series will continue in 2025. I have started working on a quilt journal and a new book on how to survive pancreas surgery.
Again, Thank you all, I am still here, Beth Ann
and just because it what I do, here is one of my quilt block patterns for you to make. HERE

Blue and White Quilt Block Pattern to Make from The Quilt Ladies

All The Quilt Ladies DO !

It’s all Coming Together, just like a Quilt Does

Dreams do come true…
Thank you all so MUCH,
your support and
purchasing is overwhelming.
Again, Thank you ! Beth Ann

The Quilt Ladies Book Collection NOW in Print

This set of books started EVERYTHING for me and The Quilt Ladies. I have been asked and asked to do this for YEARS, well I did it ! !

NOW in Print The Quilt Ladies – and ONLY $5 per quilt pattern 

REVISED in eBook Form 

 

A month Quilt Pattern BookMonthly Quilt Pattern for the Year 2024
Now ONLY available at my Quilt Pattern Shop HERE

 

 

 

 

 

anxiety of anxiety book by Beth Ann Sturb Anxiety of Anxiety – Journey to Self-Care and Slowing Down

Anxiety has always been with me and it’s taken me years to get myself to a place that “I” can move forward and be myself. My journey started in 2018 and for over a year I did only these things to help myself:
1. Put my care and self first
2. Eat Right
3. Sleep 7-8 hours
4. Daily walk, swim or exercise
5. Lose myself in ALL projects.
The Anxiety of Anxiety – Read more, my Book is in PRINT
And NOW an eBook 

A Holiday Quilt Pattern Book

A Holiday Quilt Pattern

Slip under this quilt, a cup of hot chocolate, a book to read, a moment of family curled up to enjoy the holiday. That’s what you will give yourself and family in this HOLIDAY quilt. You will become the maker of an all-time favorite at your house.   Perfect for a holiday snuggle on the couch or made in any colors for day to day cuddles.  Holiday Quilt Pattern features TWELVE – Twelve by Twelve Inches quilt pattern blocks and they are made into a 62″ x 78″ quilt.

Quilt shown in traditional red and green, but this quilt would be wonderful with a dark blue background, white and yellow blocks, let yourself have fun.

A Holiday Quilt Pattern Book in PRINT and eBook too 

A Holiday Quilt Pattern – Download from my Etsy Shop

The Ladies Quilt Pattern Book by Beth Ann StrubThe Ladies Quilt Pattern is NOW is PRINT and eBook too 

This quilt pattern is “The Ladies” they are The Quilt Ladies. They quilt every Tuesday together and after years of doing that, they’ve decided to do a quilt pattern book.  So “The Ladies” was born, a quilt block sampler pattern book with  68 – Eight by Eight Inch quilt pattern blocks. All straight pieced, all cutting and piecing instructions included. It was decided that the Eight inch by Eight inch size would be a perfect size for the blocks not too small and not too large.
Come make a quilt or a block or two with The Quilt Ladies in their book, “The Ladies” The finished quilt measures 76″ x 84″  How to put the quilt together, cutting piecing instructions and quilt binding section too!
68 – 8 inch by 8 inch Quilt Block Patterns. Full Color PHOTO’s of Each Pattern and all how to.  Still at my Etsy Shop for YOU to Download 

Crazy Man Quilt Pattern Book

Crazy Man Quilt Pattern NOW in PRINT

I have one Grandson who is just his own person (from birth), has his own ideas and his VERY own way of doing everything. He’s never a stranger, never worries about much and has a heart for kindness to all.  So, when he asked for a birthday quilt, this is what I came up with, he’s our Crazy Man. The “Crazy” part of this quilt is the background fabric, it’s bold, it’s yellow and it’s what makes the blocks a “Crazy Man” quilt.

12 blocks each block 8″ x 8″ complete instructions how to put the quilt together finished size is 48″ x 60″  Instructions on how to do quilt binding included too.

Crazy Man Quilt Pattern NOW in PRINT and eBook too 
AND at My Etsy Shop to Download to your in moments

 

B. Annie Quilt Pattern NOW in PRINT

I have taken a Bear Paw pattern and redesigned it Sixteen different quilt blocks, each with a finished size of fourteen by fourteen inches. The quilt will be 88” x 84” finished size. Patterns can be used as shown or put together in many different combinations.
Complete quilt pattern blocks, all cutting and piecing instructions and how to put the quilt together section. Quilt binding section included too.  Sixteen, fourteen by fourteen inch Quilt Block Patterns. Full Color PHOTO’s of Each Pattern and complete cutting and Piecing Instructions.

B. Annie NOW in PRINT and eBook too !   OR Download from my Etsy SHOP 

53 Quilt Block Patterns NOW in PRIINT

Nothing makes a quilter happier than a beautiful quilt and we seem to NEVER have enough quilt patterns and this book has them in an assortment of sizes. From a beginner to an advanced quilter, these quilt blocks are time tested.  The quilt featured in the book has a finished size of 54” wide and 74” long. A Getting Started section and how to do Quilt Binding section is also in the book. Quilt blocks are all different size, patterns can be used in all your quilting needs.
NOW in PRINT and eBook too !

And at My Etsy Shop for YOU to Download and print out in MOMENTS

How to Survive Retirement a handbook

IN PRINT a GREAT GIFT 

Husband and I retired early, he was 57, and I was 55. Most people hear us say our ages and they ask, “What do you do all day?” VERY, very rarely do they ask, “How do you afford it?” This book has NO money talk, it’s all about happiness.   Now in Print and eBook  ! ! 

To me that is hilarious: before retirement you plan financially, you plan the date, but you don’t take time to figure out what you want to do for 20-30 years of retirement. I have seen it now for five years. How to Survive Retirement  

PLEASE retire happy! “If you are unhappy….us other old people don’t want to be around you.”

One Quilt Block Twelve Ways a Pattern Book

ONE Quilt Block Twelve Ways a Quilt Book

A simple Friendship pattern is taken in a new direction, from its basic form turns into a fun and wonderful. Each block has a finished size of Twelve-by-Twelve Inches and you have a total of Twelve patterns.

The finished quilt uses all the patterns and is 54″ x 76″ when finished.

Step by step cutting directions, a getting started section on how to make squares, triangle, quarter squares and adding triangles to corner units. And just added a how to bind your quilt section.

One Quilt Block Twelve Ways in PRINT   and 

at my Etsy Shop to Download too

Love Knot Quilt Pattern Book

Love Knot Quilt Pattern  IN PRINT  in eBook for too !
and on Etsy Download Love Knot 
Download Over Thinking a Quilt Pattern Book 
ONLY Available together in the Printed book and eBook
Turn a Log Cabin quilt block into color fun and excitement, with a bit of time and three fabric colors.

Start with a simple log cabin and turn it upside down. This quilt pattern is all straight piecing and my quilt pattern has all cutting and piecing instructions. Each quilt block has a finished size of eleven inches by eleven inches, you will need four quilt blocks to make the quilt as shown

 

I am working to get more of my titles in PRINT,
thank you all so MUCH for your support 

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TODAY is my 60th BIRTHDAY

IT’s my 60th Birthday TODAY ! !

It’s nuts, but I am 60 years old. ME….60 years old. I just can’t seem to get my mind around it…60??? When did this happen? and it’s really been a ball.

You See, I met this Guy, who after just moments I knew  was going to be in my life forever.And then,  he gave me all this…. All these wonderful boys, men and girls. OH God, thank you, I could not be any happier, any luckier, or any prouder.AND  the truth ! ! !  I’m typing this January 14 because RIGHT NOW, (the 18th) I am laying on a beach and will be for the NEXT FEW  DAYS ! ! 

Happy 60th to ME !

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Today is my Birthday !

And I’m getting OLD. Yes….OLD.

Yes, 59 in the NEW 39. Yeah, you keep believing that. It’s not, it’s 59.

Old bones, gray hair and these brown spots had seem to have a life of their own. It’s all about preservation at this time. Keep the body moving or things will start growing….Where it should NOT be growing.  Where getting out of a chair can take on a whole process itself….REALLY. BUT, I’m laughing my way through it.. Or trying too, what’s a Lady to do ?  
GET OLD…Wise and HAPPIER. And I Laugh, out loud.  I know I shouldn’t sometimes, BUT,  I’m OLD. So I do !  HA ! 
So today as most days it’s ALL ABOUT ME.   Go over and purchase a quilt pattern for yourself and me !
So, it’s my Birthday and here are two of my Flower Photo’s. I LOVE them. These are “after’s” and then before’s. Just a bit of computer work on them. Nothing is really as it seems ! Not even 59 Years Old today…I AM 59??? Holy Shit…
White Rose Photo
(c) Beth Ann Strub White Rose
White Rose Before
(c) Beth Ann Strub

Orange Rose and Water Drops Photo
(c) Beth Ann Strub
Orange Rose with water drops photo
(c) Beth Ann Strub

Enjoy Each Day, Each moment and LAUGH, OUT LOUD ! 

Beth Ann

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All ABOUT “ME”

I love saying that, “All about me” over the years that’s not happened much in my life. I think with age….and taking a bit of time. I’ve learned what I need, want and NOW is the TIME.

I always felt The Quilt Ladies site was my retreat. Husband worked hours and hours a week and the site was all I felt I had. BUT…Now, I’m writing, sewing, reading, painting, decorating (almost 4 years here, time for changes) and still quilting, but that too has taken a bit of a change. Lots of color and hand work.

Daughter-n-law #1 is a graphic designer and I asked and she helped me with my new logo: So many ideas, I love them all. Here’s Rita’s Etsy Site Flourish Files & Design, ask and she CAN do it. 

 

 

“What I’m a doing” WAS to be my site name, but from the time I checked, to the time of purchase the name was GONE. And that’s just fine. I love

www.BethAnnDoing.com  Things always happen for the best. With me it’s the just letting it happen, not a strong suit of mine. But I have done this by myself and for myself. “I” did this site for ME. Music to my ears.Here’s some FYI things.
The first quilt pattern of the month block is HERE the four by four inch quilt blocks
The ten by ten inch quilt block is HERE and HERE 
My Book is HERE for YOU always, The Quilt Ladies NOW ONLY on Kindle and NOOK
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