This quilt is a gift quilt for a Grand graduating. I made and worked on it when Husband was getting better and the moments I needed to step away in the same house. SO
Let’s Make a Log Cabin Quilt
(6 Blocks, Big & Beautiful 88” x 104” Quilt)
There is just something about a Log Cabin quilt that never goes out of style.
It’s cozy. It’s classic. And honestly… it’s one of those patterns that always feels like home.
Let’s Make a Log Cabin Quilt is a pattern built around 6 different block designs, each finishing at 16” x 16”, and when you put them all together… you get a big, beautiful quilt that finishes at 88” x 104”.
A Quilt That Feels Doable
I designed this pattern the way I like to quilt— simple, clear, and not overwhelming.
You’ll get:
6 different Log Cabin block variations
Step-by-step cutting instructions
Easy piecing directions (no guessing!)
A full layout so you can see it all come together
Blocks finish at 16” x 16”
6 different block designs
Finished quilt size: 88” x 104”
Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
Sample Page
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Hello, Welcome Friends, Here we are… the very end of December, standing at the edge of the New Year…2026?!?
I like to think of it like opening up my fabric stash and seeing all the potential, the promise that I had when I purchased those cotton prints. And, I always find that one fabric…
What was I thinking when
I paid money for 2 yards of THIS?!?!
To all, Health, Happiness, time to quilt, read and that one more cup of coffee. Happy 2026
A Quilt Block for You to Make
Finished quilt block
Measures 18” x 18”
Cutting for 4 Centers
Cut 4 Purple – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 Yellow – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 Purple – 2 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 1 ½” Side
Cut 4 White – 3 ½” x 1 ½” Top
Cut 4 Red – 3 ½” x 1 ½” Bottom
Cut 12 Red – 4 ½” x 1 ½” Left Side, Right Side
Cut 4 Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½” Right Side Bottom
Sashing to Put Block together
Cut 4 White – 5 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Red – 2 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 1 Yellow – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Outside Border of Block
Cut 6 Red – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 6 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 4 Green – 3 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 White – 3 ½” x 1 ½”
Sew together
Cut 4 Green – 5 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 White – 5 ½” x 1 ½”
Sew together
I’ve decided 2026 is going to be my year of “new time” not more time (still waiting on that invention), but better time. Time for ideas, quilts, small adventures, and moments that don’t involve running around like I’m in a fit of overwhelmedness…(pretty sure that’s a word)
And speaking of time… I’m officially drifting away from social media. Not dramatically, not with a farewell tour, quietly stepping back like someone sneaking out of a party before the karaoke starts.
Nothing I post is ever going viral, those 6 likes and not shares, I can do without, with 6K follows. So, instead of chasing algorithms, I’m keeping things simple: if you want me, I’ll be right here on Tuesdays, coffee in hand, sharing life, quilts, and whatever else pops up. Kind of back to the basics!
My plan is simple: less rushing, more joy. Less “should,” more “why not?” Less worrying about the perfect plan, and more celebrating the small wins, like finding the scissors before the third try. If I can do that, I think 2026 and I will get along just fine.
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Thought of the Week
So here’s to stepping into 2026 with a smile, a fresh list of ideas, and the hope that our bobbins never run out at the worst possible moment.
Bring on the new time, the new ideas, and the fun that comes with starting again. Let’s make something wonderful.
Keep Stopping IN and I will Keep doing, ME… www.BethAnnDoing.com
We returned from a five-day cruise last week, one of those you do and I can’t stop thinking about. It was with three other couples, our heart friends, and let me tell you… sometimes the best vacations are the ones that don’t go exactly the way you expect. The weather had its own agenda, the sea a bit rumbly, and instead of hopping off at multiple ports like we planned, we made only one stop. But you know what? It turned into one of the most unexpectedly lovely cruise trips we’ve had in a long time.
When the waves got rough, we settled in. Our days were filled with long, slow stretches of cards and games, the kind where everyone slowly gets more competitive but also laughs harder. The kind where someone always needs “just one more round,” even though we’ve been playing for hours. We leaned into it, letting the simple fun carry us.
Evenings were for lingering at the dinner table far longer than usual. The conversations began flowing like an extra course, filling the corners of the table with stories, memories, and that easy kind of friendship that only happens when nobody is rushed. We talked about everything and nothing, laughed until we cried, and soaked in the kind of connection that busy everyday life rarely leaves room for. Only for unexpected joy, good friends, and the kind of days that don’t need a schedule to be wonderful.
A Quilt Block for You to Make
Here is this weeks Quilt Block Pattern and it’s a 6′ x 6″ finished block and it’s all fun with color. Quilt Pattern is here for you.
Six by Six Inch Quilt Block Pattern
The Quilt Ladies Book Nook
Give yourself a few moments over the coming season, read a bit, quilt a bit of just be in the wonder of time and quilts. HERE
Read all about my book, both short version and complete text, both with 25 quilt block patterns HERE
Thought of the Week
I had read this in a book once, “filling the corners of the table,” and didn’t understand until these dinners. Simply enjoy who’s sitting at the table. Let this week be a reminder to lean into the unexpected, savor the simple, and let conversation and connection be enough.
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Last weeks, weekly quilt block was my fish quilt block I did for Husband. We have a culture here in our family of NOT giving up our quilts and here is how I fixed Husband’s fish quilt.
They were all on seams, fabric becoming weak? I think YEARS of use.
AND let me add…PLEASE press your seams to ONE side, DO NOT press as you would making clothes. I know it’s a thing now to press open, but DON’T you will only weaken the threads and seam.
The inspiration came from the traditional quilt pattern known as bear paw. Something about those paws caught my imagination, and I just had to reinterpret them in a splashier, more playful way.
So there you have it! “Bear Paw Petals Quilt” is more than just a quilt—it’s a celebration of colors, patterns, and the joy of creation. It’s a cozy, quilted garden where the bear paws roam free and petals never wilt. Dive into its delightful details and let it charm you, block by block and make you own Quilt NOW!
It’s time for my May Quilt Pattern, the fifth quilt pattern of 2024.
My May Quilt as shown is 40″ x 40″ . Each of the baskets of flowers has a finished size of 14″ x 14″ May Quilt Pattern
April Quilt Pattern has a finished size of 46″ x 46″ and is shown is yellow, blue and white, but any colors will work perfect. It’s all about the white background. See April Quilt Pattern – HERE
Each quilt block is 8 inches by 8 inches, Finished quilt is 64 inches by 64 inches. March’s quilt pattern is broken into sections and you will be able to follow right along. COMPLETE Cutting Instructions To you in Moments as PDF March Quilt Pattern
February’s Quilt is made up of 16” x 16” quilt blocks. For the quilt as shown you will need 9 quilt blocks. The quilt is shown in red, white and gray, But you can use any three colors you like, or use up your scraps to highlight the solid white in the quilt block.
2 different quilt patterns are in the book, as shown with sashing and another without sashing. February Quilt Pattern
Make 16 quilt blocks and you have a quilt, also included is a complete get started and quilt binding section. COMPLETE Cutting Instructions To you in Moments January Quilt Pattern
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March Quilt Pattern and a FREE Quilt Block to Make
I love March with all the new, and the first one, being in Florida just adds to my outdoor time each day.
March 10:Daylight Savings Time starts in most areas in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. They set their clocks one hour forward to “Summer Time.”
March 17: St Patrick’s Day What started as a day in honor of Ireland’s patron saint has become an international celebration. Many like to drink, be merry, and wear green on this day.
March 31 this year is Easter, a time to reflect, love and except.
Here is my March Quilt Pattern for you too, it’s ONLY available on Etsy and
I’ve added a discount Code to my Etsy shop for you too HERE
Thank you for supporting my Etsy shop and my Quilt Ladies Book on Kindle and Nook, nothing is possible without your purchases,
It’s a tradition to share quilt patterns, but I can ONLY do this because you support my Etsy Shop and The Quilt Ladies on Amazon, nothing is possible without your purchase, Thank you, Beth Ann
February Quilt Pattern and Free Table Topper Quilt
With so much going on, I kind of missed my birthday… but I have reached the ripe old age of 66 and some days everything seems to hurt. My Florida swim body now feels a bit saggy, and I have learned a new morning routine of time to get everything moving again. I have been trying to have self-care be more than a bubble bath. Taking walks, laughing quilting, drawing, read or just being, whatever helps me find peace within yourself and relaxes your mind.
But, who needs a bikini body when you’ve got quilts, a bit of wisdom and experience of a life well-lived? I have family, friends, a huge cup of coffee, a quilt, a book and a comfy home. Life is wonderful
Valentine’s Gift to You from The Quilt LadiesAnother Free Quilt Pattern from The Quilt Ladies
We are in late January and I’m just getting things together. 2024 was to be my slow it down year…but it’s not working yet. Husband has been having some health issues and I finished up a house project, kind of on my own. I will share it soon.
Here is my January Quilt Pattern, it’s on Etsy for you and if you would like the entire year of quilt patterns in book form, it’s in All in One Year Quilt Patterns my book on Amazon
Now a bit of Business, Please read on: I have decided to remove all Google and Amazon Marketing ads. It’s become a full-time job having them on my sites and the income doesn’t justify the time involved to keep doing it, plus it’s become over my head with how to?!?!?. I will be linking to my books ONLY on Amazon, and will receive only my author fee if you purchase, thank you all. If you see amazon missing ads…I’m working on removing them all but it may take a bit… it’s just me.
IF you do want to sign up for notice of my posts, do that on the top right. I am stepping back from social media too, BUT will continue to post here, you are going to have to come to me…
Here is another one of my Star Quilt block patterns. This is one of the quilt blocks that have it all, it’s a star, it’s a log cabin, it’s a four patch and it’s FUN ! ! HERE is the Quilt Block of YOU!
Why moving you over to The Quilt Ladies site?! Nothing more than I am exhausted !
And they are all there !
Beth Ann is a Quilter and an Author
who decided to self-publish her books and quilt pattern books
So I put together something a little special for you.
