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100% Cotton Fabric for Quilt Making

Learn to Make a Quilt

Today, lets talk about quilt fabric
One of the best things about quilting is the Wonderful Fabric.

Basic Sewing Supplies
Sewing Machine
100% Cotton Fabric
Fabric Scissors
Seam Ripper
Sewing Needles
Quilting Pins
Rotary Cutter and Mat
Freezer Paper

FABRIC ! ! THIS IS THE WAY I Do Fabric, this is MY Way.

Purchasing fabric is fun, please, always buy the best fabric you can afford and what you like. For quilts you will use 100% cotton fabric. Fabric will cost between $6 and $17 per yard. If you are just purchasing for a maybe project, I do most cuts 1 to 2 yards. If you have a quilt pattern, follow the recommendations, but as I say in my books, “Please think of purchasing more fabric than needed, as a pattern designer I have no idea how you will cut and use your fabric.” One way to pick fabrics

I recommend for a new quilter to purchase charm packs, these are pre-cut 2 1/2 inch or 5 inch packs. (They go larger but start with these sizes and DO NOT WASH)

Purchased cotton yardage, wash, dry and iron your fabric before starting any project. Please think of purchasing more fabric than needed, a pattern designer has no idea how you will cut and use your fabric. From My Quilt Ladies Site HOW to Pick Fabrics

When talking about fabric it always brings up the conversation of washing fabric. Here is what I do,

I wash and dry all my fabric BEFORE sewing cutting and piecing a quilt. You only have to pull out one finished quilt from the washer and see bleeding to know you must/should wash all fabric.

Cotton fabrics bleeding means, the dyes used on the fabric will become loose when washing. It’s said that it’s common is cottons, but all fabrics can bleed. Dyes will/can stain other fabrics in a prewashing, the biggest problem is the dye transfer after a quilt is finished.

When cotton fabric is made it is stretched on a loom, pulling the fibers straight. A stabilizer is applied to keep fabric straight and that is what you are washing off. Washing allows the fabric to relax and return to a more natural state. A dryer lets the fabric relax or shrink. All cotton fabrics are different you cannot know the amount any fabric will shrink.

Knowing a cotton fabric will not bleed and not shrink is worth a bit of time for the perfect quilt in the end.

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

When prewashing quilt fabric, I use my daily machine washer detergent, the same type that will be used when the complete quilt is washed. Same with the dryer, use the setting that will be used when the quilt is completed.

With 100% cotton fabric after washing and drying you will need to clip away all the threads that have twisted. If fabric is wrinkles you can shake it to smooth out more wrinkles, or press the fabric with a dry iron.

It’s a habit for me to wash/dry as soon as I purchase fabric. You will develop YOUR way of caring for your quilt fabrics.

When using/cutting the fabric I will press and starch it BEFORE any cutting and square up the fabric so that all cuts with a rotary cutter are straight. I use what I use for clothing as my starch just plain old Niagara brand, it makes it just a bit stiff and will washed very easily.

All this being said,
“I do not EVER wash contest quilt fabric before sewing, or quilting the quilt.” That is just me, you do YOU !

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

Beth Ann and as always, Thank you for making my dream a reality ! !

Quilt Block of the Month – July

2023 Quilt of the Month Pattern

This month’s quilt block is a log cabin center with star points on all sides.
July’s Quilt Block Pattern has a finished size of twelve inches by twelve inches. Links to all 2023 Quilt block patterns are below.
Here are the links for my:

How to make Quilt Block Triangles

How to Make Quilt Block Squares

Center of Block

Cut 8 Assorted Colors – 1 ½ x 2 ½”
Piece as shown for the center

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

Sew as Shown

Cut 4 Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 4 Orange – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Sew as Shown

If you missed any of 2023 Quilt Blocks of the Month here are the links to them.

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

Beth Ann and as always, Thank you for making my dream a reality ! !
www.bethanndoing.com
www.thequiltladies.com

Create a Quilt of Stars with Many Colors Quilt with my Book from The Quilt Ladies

Quilt Stars of Many Colors Quilt

_{Here is my Quilt Stars of Many Colors Quilt Pattern Book!}

_{Two Quilts are Shown- one in red and green with a white background, and the other in darker colors with a gray background. Each quilt has 12 blocks and finishes at 54” x 58”.

Or What we Like to call HIS and HER’S

Download is Moments from my Etsy Shop}

In Print and on Kindle from Amazon

_{Plus, there are instructions on how to add a border and pieced sashing to really make the quilt blocks pop.}

_{And don’t worry about getting started – there’s a section in the book on how to add quilt binding. And in case you’re a visual learner, there are plenty of full-color photos showing you how to make the quilt patterns step-by-step. The book also includes complete cutting and piecing instructions.}

Meet Beth Ann:
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 Stars of Many Colors Quilt Pattern Book
_{from my Etsy Shop}

In Print and on Kindle from Amazon

Make a Patchwork Quilt Block from The Quilt Ladies

A Yellow Quilt Block to Make

This is one of the quilt block patterns you will use over and over. The color placement is fun and easy to move around the quilt block. This quilt block has a finished size of ten inches by inches. I have added links, if you need on how to make triangles and squares below.

How to make Quilt Block Triangles

How to Make Quilt Block Squares

Cut 4 Gray – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

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

Sew triangle unit together

Cut 2 Yellow – 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

Sew triangle unit together

Cut 1 Yellow – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 4 ½”

Sew together as shown

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

Meet Beth Ann:
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 Pattern Book – Beth Ann Doing

Square Perfect Quilt Pattern Book

_{Create a gorgeous quilt with my Quilt Pattern Book, Square Perfect, it’s perfect for any holiday. Use red, white, and blue, or any three colors of your choice to make it Square Perfect.}_{At my Etsy Shop

Or in Print and on Kindle}

_{The instructions include detailed cutting and piecing steps. The finished quilt size is an impressive 108″ x 98″, perfectly suited for a king-size bed. At my Etsy Shop}_{Or in Print and on Kindle}

_{Create a stunning quilt has never been easier. Follow the provided instructions to create each row and square design as pictured.}

Meet Beth Ann:
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

It’s Time for the July Quilt Pattern Block of the Month

It’s a Log Cabin and a Star Quilt Block

July’s Quilt Block Pattern has a finished size of twelve inches by twelve inches. Links to all 2023 Quilt block patterns are below.
Here are the links for my:

How to make Quilt Block Triangles

How to Make Quilt Block Squares

Center of Block

Cut 8 Assorted Colors – 1 ½ x 2 ½”
Piece as shown for the center

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

Sew as Shown

Cut 4 Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 4 Orange – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Sew as Shown

If you missed any of 2023 Quilt Blocks of the Month here are the links to them.

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

At NO Additional cost to you Disclaimer, this quilt pattern post contains affiliate links. I receive a few cents if you click to my links and purchase. These few cents help with my fabric collection and or obsession.
Beth Ann and as always, Thank you for making my dream a reality ! !
www.bethanndoing.com
www.thequiltladies.com

Free Star Quilt Block Pattern for You to Make

One of The Quilt Blocks ALWAYS asked For

This is ONE of the Basic Quilt Blocks EVERY quilter uses over and over.
When in need of a quilt FAST, this is my go to quilt block. Finished quilt block will measure twelve by twelve inches.

This Quilt Block is FROM MY BOOK – THE LADIES
and at my Etsy Shop to download in Moments The Ladies

Finished quilt block size
is 12″ x 12″

Cut 4 Soft Gray –

3 7/8” x 3 7/8”

Cut 4 White – 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”

Make Triangles

Cut 4 Soft Gray –

3 ½” x 3½”

Cut 1 Blue – 6 ½” x 6 ½”

Sew as shown

This and MANY more quilt blocks are in my book

The Ladies – HERE

THE LADIES IS NOW IN PRINT TOO

Thank you for stopping and for all your love and support.

At NO Additional cost to you Disclaimer, this quilt pattern post contains affiliate links. I receive a few cents if you click to my links and purchase
See all Beth’s Books Quilting and MORE
On Kindle and In Print
My Etsy Quilt Pattern Shop

Make a Quilt Monday

Cut it Right to Make it Right

Had a very sweet email and she asked for information on how to read a ruler when I say cut a square 2 7/8″.
WHAT LINE ON THE RULER IS THAT!

Thanks for asking and here is ruler measurements.

Here is how I make triangles, How to make Quilt Block Triangles

The Red line is 2 7/8″

This is a lesson I didn’t think of! Happy Quilting

Thank you for stopping and for all your love and support.

Make a Quilt Monday

Learn to Make a Square, Triangle and Quarter Square Triangle Quilt Block

I always tell new quilters, “Learn to make a 4-patch quilt block and you can do anything in quilting. It all starts with a square.” Add learning a triangle and you are on your way to becoming a Quilter.
Both my square and triangle tutorials are here for you.

How to Make a 4-Patch quilt block.

Square
Cut 2 squares the same size (finished size of square plus 1/2 inch) example cut 2 ½ x 2 Good to good Fabric
¼ inch seam allowance, sew
Trim threads
Open and Press to the dark

How to Make a 4-Patch Quilt Block with The Quilt Ladies

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 your two squares sewn together

3)sew these two units together

Watch your color placement, sew good side of fabric to good side of fabric.

4) A 4-patch quilt square

How to make a Triangle and a Quarter Square Triangle Block. There are many ways to do these, this is the way ‘I” do them.

Triangles

Sew Good to good fabric, with a pencil draw a line corner to corner, this is
The line you measure your ¼” seam allowance from
Sew from edge to edge use a ¼” seam
Cut in half on the pencil line, trim threads
Open and press to the dark fabric,
There will be 2 blocks

Quarter Square Triangle

Cut 2 squares, 1 each color – your squares need to be cut 1 ¼” larger than the finished size you need, example you need a 4” finished square cut square 5 ¼” x 5 ¼”
On lightest color on the back, pencil mark from corner to corner.
Sew ¼” from the line, on each side of the line.
With scissors cut on each of the center line, open up, now move the match colors, draw a line corner to corner, pin and sew as before, you will have 2 blocks.

For Future Information here is all the cutting sizes which are used the most

Thank you for stopping and for all your love and support.

Charm Pack Quilt to Make

Table Topper Quilt Pattern for You

It’s SPRING and here is my Table Topper Pattern for you ! It’s finishes size is 22″ x 22″
I used a charm pack and cut the fabrics to the sizes needed, didn’t want to overthink colors.

quilt pattern free, how to make a table topper

I’m using a charm package, but any fabric will work.

Cut 25 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Cut 20 – 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Sew into rows with 5 squares across

Cut 16 – 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″

Sew together to form the cross border

Sew all the rows together, forming the center.

Cut 2 – 14 1/2″ x 4 1/2′
Sew to the top and bottom

Cut 2 – 22 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
Sew to the sides

Layer quilt together, machine quilt or hand quilt.
Cut Binding 77 ” x 2 1/2″ to finish quilt off

Meet Beth Ann:
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

Today, lets talk about quilt fabric One of the best things about quilting is the Wonderful Fabric.

All this being said, “I do not EVER wash contest quilt fabric before sewing, or quilting the quilt.” That is just me, you do YOU !

This month’s quilt block is a log cabin center with star points on all sides. July’s Quilt Block Pattern has a finished size of twelve inches by twelve inches. Links to all 2023 Quilt block patterns are below. Here are the links for my:

If you missed any of 2023 Quilt Blocks of the Month here are the links to them.

Here is my Quilt Stars of Many Colors Quilt Pattern Book!

Two Quilts are Shown- one in red and green with a white background, and the other in darker colors with a gray background. Each quilt has 12 blocks and finishes at 54” x 58”. Or What we Like to call HIS and HER’S Download is Moments from my Etsy Shop

Plus, there are instructions on how to add a border and pieced sashing to really make the quilt blocks pop.

Quilt Stars of Many Colors Quilt Pattern Book from my Etsy Shop

This is one of the quilt block patterns you will use over and over. The color placement is fun and easy to move around the quilt block. This quilt block has a finished size of ten inches by inches. I have added links, if you need on how to make triangles and squares below.

Create a gorgeous quilt with my Quilt Pattern Book, Square Perfect, it’s perfect for any holiday. Use red, white, and blue, or any three colors of your choice to make it Square Perfect. At my Etsy Shop Or in Print and on Kindle

The instructions include detailed cutting and piecing steps. The finished quilt size is an impressive 108″ x 98″, perfectly suited for a king-size bed. At my Etsy Shop Or in Print and on Kindle

Create a stunning quilt has never been easier. Follow the provided instructions to create each row and square design as pictured.

July’s Quilt Block Pattern has a finished size of twelve inches by twelve inches. Links to all 2023 Quilt block patterns are below. Here are the links for my:

If you missed any of 2023 Quilt Blocks of the Month here are the links to them.

This is ONE of the Basic Quilt Blocks EVERY quilter uses over and over. When in need of a quilt FAST, this is my go to quilt block. Finished quilt block will measure twelve by twelve inches. This Quilt Block is FROM MY BOOK – THE LADIES and at my Etsy Shop to download in Moments The Ladies

This and MANY more quilt blocks are in my book

Had a very sweet email and she asked for information on how to read a ruler when I say cut a square 2 7/8″. WHAT LINE ON THE RULER IS THAT! Thanks for asking and here is ruler measurements.

I always tell new quilters, “Learn to make a 4-patch quilt block and you can do anything in quilting. It all starts with a square.” Add learning a triangle and you are on your way to becoming a Quilter. Both my square and triangle tutorials are here for you.

How to Make a 4-Patch quilt block.

How to make a Triangle and a Quarter Square Triangle Block. There are many ways to do these, this is the way ‘I” do them.

Triangles

Quarter Square Triangle

Today, lets talk about quilt fabric
One of the best things about quilting is the Wonderful Fabric.

All this being said,
“I do not EVER wash contest quilt fabric before sewing, or quilting the quilt.” That is just me, you do YOU !

This month’s quilt block is a log cabin center with star points on all sides.
July’s Quilt Block Pattern has a finished size of twelve inches by twelve inches. Links to all 2023 Quilt block patterns are below.
Here are the links for my:

_{Here is my Quilt Stars of Many Colors Quilt Pattern Book!}

_{Two Quilts are Shown- one in red and green with a white background, and the other in darker colors with a gray background. Each quilt has 12 blocks and finishes at 54” x 58”.

Or What we Like to call HIS and HER’S

Download is Moments from my Etsy Shop}

_{Plus, there are instructions on how to add a border and pieced sashing to really make the quilt blocks pop.}

Quilt Stars of Many Colors Quilt Pattern Book
_{from my Etsy Shop}

_{Create a gorgeous quilt with my Quilt Pattern Book, Square Perfect, it’s perfect for any holiday. Use red, white, and blue, or any three colors of your choice to make it Square Perfect.}_{At my Etsy Shop

Or in Print and on Kindle}

_{The instructions include detailed cutting and piecing steps. The finished quilt size is an impressive 108″ x 98″, perfectly suited for a king-size bed. At my Etsy Shop}_{Or in Print and on Kindle}

_{Create a stunning quilt has never been easier. Follow the provided instructions to create each row and square design as pictured.}

July’s Quilt Block Pattern has a finished size of twelve inches by twelve inches. Links to all 2023 Quilt block patterns are below.
Here are the links for my:

This is ONE of the Basic Quilt Blocks EVERY quilter uses over and over.
When in need of a quilt FAST, this is my go to quilt block. Finished quilt block will measure twelve by twelve inches.

This Quilt Block is FROM MY BOOK – THE LADIES
and at my Etsy Shop to download in Moments The Ladies

Had a very sweet email and she asked for information on how to read a ruler when I say cut a square 2 7/8″.
WHAT LINE ON THE RULER IS THAT!

Thanks for asking and here is ruler measurements.

I always tell new quilters, “Learn to make a 4-patch quilt block and you can do anything in quilting. It all starts with a square.” Add learning a triangle and you are on your way to becoming a Quilter.
Both my square and triangle tutorials are here for you.