Cold Weather, Crazy Days, and Getting Everything Done

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It’s February, and it’s cold. Yes, even here in Florida. Opened tubs that were moved over ten years ago, and the jeans fit ! !
This is the the kind of cold that makes piling on quilts a necessary, you know when you get in and you can’t roll over ! ! I love that feeling!

I finished up my Laundry Hall Originals, 16″ x 20 and they are something I have wanted to do for a bit.

My FINISHED Laundry Hall !

And this picture is just something I have wanted to do. Yes, 2026 is kind of all about me. I have to start feeling better.

I had thought it would be on the back wall of the laundry, but…I have a very hard time reaching the cabinets so I added a shelf…I added the vases to the dining room. Where there is a wall, there is art !

Beth Ann's row of vasesWith all the noise in the world, my anxiety and me, have had a few moments. I turned to finished up this quilt, added borders and now ready for long arm quilting.

This weeks quilt block pattern has a finished size of 16 x 16 inches. Download here no signing in, just save or print. HERE

How to make Triangles

How to make Quilt Squares

free quilt block pattern from The Quilt Ladies

Thank you all for YOUR purchases of my Books, here are the three top sellers for January and again, thank you ! These are all in Print or as eBooks,  PDF at Etsy
50 States Quilt Block Patterns see HERE

53 Quilt Block Patterns A Sampler Quilt see HERE

Living Slow see HERE

A Thought
Stitches hold quilts together and kindness holds people. Let patience and care guide us with your fabric and with each other. Small, steady kindness still counts.
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Friends, a Cruise and Table Talk

The Quilt Ladies Weekly News

Hello Friends! Welcome All! 

The Quilt Ladies Weekly NewsWe 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.

Cruising out of Tampa Bay

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

Free quilt block pattern 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 inch quilt block pattern from The Quilt Ladies
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

Stitched into the Story with Quilt Blocks

Stitched into the Story

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.

Beth Ann of the Quilt Ladies
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Until next time,
Beth Ann
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Simple Square Weekly Quilt Block

Quilt Squares in a Quilt Block

This past Tuesday Thread was how to do quilt squares, HERE
And this is one of the best ways to learn to do square this quilt pattern is for you. This quilt pattern is easy and it’s ONLY a square. Making nine patch quilt block This is just the next step in a nine patch quilt block. Finished Quilt block is ten inches.

how to make a fun nine patch quilt block

how to make a fun nine patch quilt block

Cut 5 Purple 2 1/2” x  2 1/2”

Cut 4 Gray 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”

Cut 8 Blue 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”

Cut 8 White 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”

 

 

 

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Star Quilt Pattern here for You to Make

Make a Quilt NOW, Complete Pattern Here

Let’s Make a Quilt !
Have a FANTASTIC Weekend with my free quilt pattern

Here is a Complete quilt pattern for you. I think it’s a fun quilt because of the colors and the black making it pop. This quilt LOOKS hard BUT it’s just triangles.

Orange and Blue Star Quilt

Tutorial Orange and Blue Star Quilt Pattern

I cut 3 7/8″ blocks to make my triangles, you can cut any size you would like. I made and quilted this quilt YEARS ago and I have used it as a table topper, a front door quilt and as a lay over the back of the couch quilt for color.  My quilt has a finished size of 30 inches by 30 inches.

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 For the center 

Cut 1 Blue  – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 1 Orange  – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Make Triangles  How I make my Triangles

Orange and Blue Star Quilt Pattern

Cut 2 Blue  – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 2 Orange  – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 4 Black  – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Make Triangles

Cut 4 Black – 3 1/2″ x  3 1/2″

Sew units as shown, sew to the sides. Sew top and bottom as shown and sew 

Orange and Blue Star quilt block

Finished center of the quilt block. 

Orange and Blue Star Quilt Pattern using triangles

Cut 6 Orange – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 6 Blue – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Make Triangles
Cut 1 Orange – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 1  Blue – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Cut 2 Black – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Make Triangles
Sew as shown add sides first, then top and bottom 

Orange and Blue Star quilt pattern

Tutorial Orange and Blue Star Quilt Pattern

Orange and Blue Star Quilt
Free Star Quilt Pattern

Cut 4 Blue 3 1/2″ x 24 1/2″

Cut 4 Orange – 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″

Sew one orange square on to each end of two blue strips

Sew sides on first and then the top and bottom

Orange and Blue Star Quilt pattern Orange and Blue Star Quilt

I cut my binding 2 1/2″ by 130″

Here is  my Quilt Ladies Tutorial for you on How I do quilt binding

Orange and Blue Star Quilt Pattern by The Quilt Ladies

Beth Ann of The Quilt Ladies
Beth Ann is The Quilt Ladies

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July Monthly Quilt Pattern

Barn Quilt Block Patterns

I love Barn quilts, but let’s face it, barns aren’t exactly a common feature in suburban homes or my condo area.

That’s why I designed four quilt patterns inspired by those rustic blocks of goodness!

Barn Quilt Blocks July 2025
Four Complete Quilt Block Patterns

Each 12″ x 12″ quilt block comes with cutting and piecing instructions, plus you’ll learn how to create squares, triangles, and flying geese quilt blocks.

All of 2025 Quilt Patterns are NOW in my NEW Book:
All in ONE Year Quilt Patterns 2025

eBook

Book in Print

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Weekly Quilt Block Pattern

Pin Wheel Around Quilt Block

This is one of my quilt block patterns and I named it,
Pin Wheel Around.

I took 2- five inch Charm packs and made all the blocks I am sharing. I don’t over think quilt fabric colors much…a light, a dark color.
I like the idea of cut, grab, sew! Just the way I’ve been lately. the gray and orange.
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Pin Wheel Around Quilt Block PatternPin Wheel Around Quilt Pattern
6 inch by 6 inch finished quilt block

Cut 3 Darker Colors – 2 7/8”’ x 2 7/8”
Cut 3 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles – 1 triangle left over

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

Sew as shown

free quilt block pattern

How I Make Triangles

Pin Wheel Around Quilt Block Pattern

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How to do Triangle Corners – Adding Triangle to corner unit

Learn to Make a Triangle Corner

 This is the method how “I” do my triangle corners. Had an ask for a bit more information on HOW and here it is. I added also, How I do center square blocks is also here.
how to make a quilt block with triangle cornersTriangle Corners Adding Triangle to corner unit
 
corner triangle added to quilt block
Cut your Squares into triangles as stated in the pattern.
Sew triangles (finished size plus 7/8″) to square or triangle block,
trim and press.
Cut your Squares (finished size plus 7/8″)and then into triangles as
stated in the pattern
Place the good-side of fabric to good-side of
fabric, sew from corner to corner.
Using a 1/4” seam allowance, trim, press to larger triangle. 
Here is a fun way that I do a Center Square Quilt Block
Center Square
how to make a center square quilt block
Cut your Squares and then into triangles as stated in the pattern.
Sew on the top triangle, Trim the ends even.
Sew on the bottom Triangle, Trim the ends.
Note:
sewing the pieces across make the square lay flat, as does trimming the ends.
Sew on the side triangles.
Trim the block make sure to leave the 1/4” seam allowance. 
Press
 
how to make a center square quilt block
center square quilt block cutting chart
January 2025 Quilt Pattern
January Quilt Pattern
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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
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.

Little Boy's First Quilt, star quilt pattern

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.
Little Boy's First Quilt, star quilt pattern

 

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

Little Boy's First Quilt, star quilt pattern

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June Quilt Block of the Month

Time for a NEW Quilt Block Pattern

This quilt block has a finished size of 12″ x 12″
This is a fun quilt block of make. Use up those quilt fabric scraps. One of my original designs. 

June 2023 Quilt Pattern block of the month.

If you missed any of the other months they are here for you

Center of Block

June Quilt Pattern Block from the Quilt Ladies

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

Free June quilt block of the month

Cut 8 Assorted Colors – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 8 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles
How to make Quilt Block Triangles

Cut 4 Pink – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Sew as shown

Cut 20 Assorted Colors – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 16 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Make 4 units as shown

Sew 2, sew one on left and one on right

Cut 4 Pink – 3 ½” x 3 ½”
Sew to the unit as shown

Sew to the top and bottom of the block

June quilt block of the month from The Quilt Ladies

June 2023 Quilt Pattern block of the month.
Beth Ann of The Quilt Ladies

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Red and White Pin Wheel Quilt Block

Make a Quilt Block

I love quilt patterns, changing and rearranging the pieces into something new makes me happy.  Sharing them is one of my favorites too. 
Today’s finished quilt block is eight inches by eight inches.  Please don’t let the size overwhelm you, all cutting and piecing is given. Take you time and you will love this quilt block

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How to make Quilt Block Triangles

How to Make Quilt Block Squares

This is a wonderful quilt pattern to move color around the block. Maybe try the triangle as one color and square another??  Have FUN 

Quilt Block Pin Wheel and Squares by The Quilt LadiesCut 4 Red      2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White   2 7/8” x 2 7/8″
Make Triangles

Cut 8 Red      1 1/2” x 1 1/2”

Cut 8 White   1 1/2” x 1 1/2”

Cut 8 White   2 1/2” x 1 1/2”

Quilt Block Pin Wheel and Squares by The Quilt Ladies

Sew As Shown

Daisy Dark by Beth Ann Strub

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