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Make a Simple Ironing Board

From The Quilt Ladies 2014

 I saw this ironing table on Pinterest, my Pinterest page if you’d like to follow me HERE It was very easy ! 

iron board from a tv tray how too

I purchased a 9.00 wooden TV tray

iron board from a tv tray
Took batting, the kind that is used for hot pads, I used 2 layers and an old bath towel folded in half, but you could use just about anything for your top.
how to make an iron board from a tv tray

The tray was VERY hard and Husband helped me stable it all around the outside edge.  I have changed the towel a few times and even tried a silver press cloth, all I know, I press more and blocks look better ! 

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Not Finished Quilt…But I use It !

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I hate to say, but, I use this quilt and it’s not finished...
it’s been SO long that is SO flat

Blue and White Flowered QuiltI even put the binding on it, 
Blue and White Flowered Quilt Topbecause it fits a table I have and having it on it makes me happy. It measures about 40″ x 40″ 

Blue and White Flowered QuiltIt’s machine pieced 
Blue and White Flowered Quilt Top

and Not hand quilted YET ! 
Some day??? Maybe??

I’m showing the back, it’s been washed a number of times, I use a 1/4″ seam allowance always, you never know what your quilts will be doing for you.
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Star Quilt to Show and TELL !

Star Quilt Pattern Linked too !

On our visit last year to Minnesota, our bed had the quilt on it that Son #2 took to college. The quilt pattern is here for YOU ! 
Red, White and Blue Star Quilt
It’s so soft
Red, White and Blue Quilt
Machine pieced and I had it long arm quilted. 
Red, White and Blue Quilt
Looking pretty good for 20 years old.
 

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My First Quilt

From Quilt Days Past, First Quilt

This is my first quilt
In the early 80’s we moved to Burlington, Iowa, it’s in the southeastern corner of the state on the Mississippi River and yes, I learned how to spell Mississippi.  
My First Quilt
My First Quilt is all SquaresI had done some blocks, some pillows and then I saw in the paper a class being hosted by the local quilt group. I remember it being expensive and how I agonized over it for days. but, finally signed up.
The teacher was “Liz Porter” at the time she worked for one of the magazines, Better Homes maybe, but is was a wonderful day and I learned so much.
My First Quilt
It was a color class which meant nothing to me at the time, looking at the quilt today I didn’t get the whole idea. Liz brought letters to add to each quilt to identify, I used my initials.
First Quilt is all Squares
Hand quilting was so relaxing to me, I had no frame, just a dining room table, pinned it very well and quilted. I checked out library books on how to do everything. The quality of books we have now is crazy different from then.
My First Quil
I was approached to join the quilt group after the class. I think I was a rarity in the group a “new” member. I remember being laughed at when they saw my round corners on the quilt. I love these corners.This is my quilt, I curl up under it daily, it’s washed all the time and it’s just over 35 years old. It’s never looked better to me.And, if you are in the group in Burlington, IA. I’d love to hear from you ! ! My e-mail – thequiltladies@gmail.com

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How to Add Quilt Binding and Stitch it Down

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I’m sharing the way “I” do quilt binding. Like everything in quilting there are MANY ways. This is the way “I” do it ! ! 

Cut your strip 2 ½” inches wide and long enough to go 
all the around your quilt PLUS 6-8 Inches
More is ALWAYS better with this
 
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How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindHow to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the Bind Cut enough strips to go around the outside edge of your
quilt. Sew all strips together with a 45-degree angle.

How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the Bind

 Sew and Trim to ¼ inch seam allowance
Open and Press and trim any ends. Do this
to make all binding needed.

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ALWAYS check YOUR BOBBIN THREAD, make sure you have enough to make it all the way around the quilt. NOTHING worse than to stop and fill or change a bobbin! 
This is where “I” do it a bit different, I just can’t get the seam right using the fold the corner way, I do a straight seam here as shown

How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the Bind

How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindStart sewing about 5-6 inches from your binding end, 
Sew the binding with a ¼ inch seam allowance. 

 I mark with a pin on each cornerHow to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindSew the binding with a ¼ inch seam allowance. Stop ¼ from
the edge. Back stitch a few stitches.How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindHow to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindFold the binding back. Fold binding back down on to the Quilt. Match up edges. A diagonal fold will form between the
layers and a straight fold on top. Do corners one at a timeHow to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindDo this on all four cornersStop sewing about 4-5 inches from the first end. How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindPin well, fold over and match the endsHow to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindPressHow to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindOpen up and mark your SEWING line How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindOn both sidesHow to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindThis is your SEWING line, Sew and trim seam.How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindContinue sewing the binding to the quilt. How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindThe right side of the quiltHow to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindYou will need to trim your batting, I like to trim mine about an 1/8 of an inch from the binding edge

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Fold the binding open
How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindPull it over the machine stitches. 
How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindPin and I like to hand stitch
How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindBlind Stitch, I like to hide my knot in the inside.
Single thread, I use about 18 inches at a time. 
Catch just a bit of fabric on the binding, 
How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindTake a stitch straight across and then back into the binding just a few threads.
How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindMake sure your thread matches and as below, I have about 6-8 stitches down in this photo
How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the Bind Stitch all the way into the fold.
How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindPull your needle out and fold other corner over, 
How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindSew the corners closed on BOTH sides. Back side here
How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindHow to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindPush needle through and stitch the front corner seam closed. How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindPush needle through to the back and continue sewing around the quilt.
How to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindHow to make Quilt Binding Tutorial and How to Hand Stitch the BindFinished corners.

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Red Fabric and Fade

Do This With all Fabrics

I start by WASHING and DRYING all my fabrics as soon as I get them home. Color fabric with colors and whites/background together in cold water. I am in Florida and our water on cold is like a medium temp water in the Midwest.  NOTE: Red and White Quilt Pattern Coming Soon to The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop. 

When I use Pre-cut fabric I wash the quilt after the top is pieced, before batting and quilting.  I still do this EXTRA step as shown below when using a solid color with a white background., after machine washing and drying fabric.
These are the fabrics that I will check for color fade. check for red fabric fade

I make my own little washing, I use dish soap and hot tap water
check for red fabric fade

Add fabric, move it around
check for red fabric fade

Add lid and shake as a washer does. Let is set for a bit. 10-15 minutes.

check for red fabric fade
check for red fabric fade

Rise well, this fabric DID NOT fade.

check for red fabric fade

IF NO fading please check for fade or bleed in drying. Lay fabric on clean white paper towel and let dry. Some fabrics will dry color onto another fabric.

check for red fabric fade

These fabrics did NOT fade or bleed, time to cut a quilt ! !


check for red fabric fade

Generations Quilts I have shared this post here for YEARS and it’s one of the best. I DO NOT like using any form of product on my fabric/quilts. But these products are here if you like. She has linked all in the post ! as I did.

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A Holiday Quilt Pattern for YOU !

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It’s “Northern Lights” this is great two colors or as I did mix up the colors and patterns, but that’s OK, if that’s all that’s wrong in 2020??? We are all GOOD !
Have a GREAT Day and Make a quilt pattern. 

Northern Lights quilt pattern
northern lights quilt pattern
Finished Quilt Block Size 8” x 8”
Cut 2 Lt. Blue      2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 2 White        2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 1 Lt. Blue      4 ½” x 4 ½”
Cut 2 Lt. Blue      2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 6 White        2 ½” x 2 ½”
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English Rose Quilt Pattern for YOU

From my book 53 Quilt Pattern Blocks

This is “English Wedding Ring” Quilt Pattern for YOU.  September is  National  Sewing  Month,  and  a quilt  pattern  is the  Best  Way  to  SEW ! To me ! 

English Wedding Ring Quilt PatternJust have to love this quilt pattern, it’s simple and fun !
 
All the quilt patterns for this quilt can be found in my book HERE
53 Quilt Block Patterns
 
Finished Quilt Block Size
10” x 10”
Cut 6 Burgundy 2 7/8” x 27/8”
Cut 6 White    2 7/8” x 27/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 5 White    2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Burgundy  2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Gray       2 ½” x 2 ½”
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Grand Child Quilt Pattern

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Ever think that you make everything to complicated ? I know I do. Why do I?  This is probably one of funniest quilt I have made and when it’s for Grand #1 it’s SO worth all the time and work. The quilt has a finished size of 54″ x 76″ with all straight line piecing.   Finished quilt top.  

One Block Twelve Ways eBook PDF 

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One Quilt Block Pattern Twelve Different Ways  
Brother’s Grand #2’s quilt is in “Get to the Center of It” on 
In EBook (PDF) – HERE  So, his has to be in one too  !  He has no idea, but you know me as Grandma?? Make everything fair.
One Quilt Block Pattern Twelve Different Ways in PDF Form
 In One Quilt Block 12 Ways –  I  took the basic star and had  fun !
One Quilt Block Pattern Twelve Different WaysOne Quilt Block Pattern Twelve Different Ways in PDF Form
I had emails about the argyle fabric (corners), remember it’s just fabric, “don’t over think it !”

One Quilt Block Pattern Twelve Different Ways in PDF Form

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One Quilt Block Pattern Twelve Different Ways in PDF Form prints in moments
All layered, ready for put together !

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