Every Quilt Has a Story – My First Quilt

My First Quilt Story and a Free Quilt Block Pattern

My great – great grandmother was a master quilter, and that one quilt lives on today with me.  I, too, decided to try my hand at quilting, and boy did I learn some hilarious lessons along the way.
two inch by two inch quilt block pattern for you to make
Make this quilt block pattern link below

I signed up for a quilting class because I loved quilts and had attended some estate auctions in Burlington, Iowa and I couldn’t afford any.(1980’s) I had sewn my own clothes for years and I am pretty good with directions.

My First Quilt

Now, I’m not one to toot my own horn, but I’m pretty crafty. I’ve tackled painting, crochet, and embroidery with relative ease. Always purchasing the worse house in the best area.

Quilting, however, was a whole different ballgame. I mean, how hard could it be to sew a bunch of squares together? Very, it turns out. I spent hours measuring, marking(in the days before a cutter and mat), cutting, and sewing, only to discover that my seams were wonky, my corners uneven, and my quilt resembled something a drunk toddler might produce. After multiple seam rips and profanity-laden outbursts, I finally managed to sew together a passable quilt top.  Or I thought.

Frist thing learned, choose Your Fabric Carefully.
If there’s one thing I learned from my quilt making experiment, it’s that not all fabric is created equal. I have made the mistake of using cheap, flimsy cotton on a quilt, and boy did I regret it. The fabric pulled, puckered, and frayed at the slightest touch. Lesson learned: always invest in high-quality 100% cotton and my rule is purchase at the price you can afford. Your future self will thank you.
my first quilt 
I started my quilt with a clear vision of what I wanted it to look like: it was a class we all came with square cut and share. Yes, I took a class with VERY seasoned quilters and they were terrible in their not welcoming someone new. But I had paid the fee, it was a national teacher, I was young and dumb, I had a babysitter for the day and was determined to learn to quilt.
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And…it was pretty good, if I do say so. Well…I thought, I am not giving up and attended 3 weeks later a quilt guild meeting. Not knowing that corner should be square, my were curved, I hand quilted with huge stitches and laughed at, because my binding was quilted down. See my Quilt Here I was crushed, but I made a quilt, my quilt may not have been a work of art, but it was cozy and functional, and that was enough. And, I still use it to this day. I think of those days, not with found memories but with look what I do now !

Despite my initial struggles, I found myself drawn to quilting like a moth to a flame. There was something therapeutic about the rhythmic, repetitive motions of cutting, sewing, and pressing. I find myself lost in a sea of colors and patterns, my worries and stress melting away.

Whenever I wrap myself up in one of  my handmade quilts, I’m reminded the time, the cutting the sewing the pieces of fabric to create something beautiful
So, if you’re feeling like a quilt, get one of my pattern books,  grab some fabric, thread, and a sense of humor, and join me in the wacky, wonderful world of quilting. Who knows what hilarious lessons you’ll learn along the way! I love things with a beginning, middle and end. 

two inch quilt block pattern from The Quilt Ladies

Make my two inch by two inch quilt block 
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Make a Quilt Block, Quilt Pattern here for You

Step by Step to Make a Quilt Block

Monkey Wrench
Variation
12” x 12”
I’m breaking down this quilt block and showing you how
a quilt pattern which looks difficult is done. Some quilt blocks look hard, but give them a chance, you can do it. Cutting is given two times, for you who don’t need help and all these new quilters following along.
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Cut 2 Blue – 47/8” x 4 7/8”
Cut corner to corner
Cut 4 Red – 2 7/8”x 2 7/8”
Cut corner to corner
Cut 8 Yellow – 2½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Pink 4 ½” x 2 ½”
 Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut corner to corner
Cut 8 Green – 1 ½”x 2 ½”
Cut 2 Pink – 2 ½”x 2 ½”
Cut 2 Blue – 2 ½”x 2 ½”

free quilt pattern blockBreaking Down
How to piece this quilt block

free house quilt pattern block
 Cut 2 Blue – 4 7/8” x 4 7/8”
Cut corner to corner
Cut 4 Red – 2 7/8”x 2 7/8”
Cut corner to corner
Cut 4 Yellow – 2 ½”x 2 ½”
Sew as shown – do 4 times
free house quilt block pattern
Cut 4 Yellow – 2½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Pink 4 ½” x 2 ½”
 Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut corner to corner
Cut 8 Green – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew as shown – do 4 times
 
quilt pattern block
Cut 2 Pink – 2 ½”x 2 ½”
Cut 2 Blue – 2 ½”x 2 ½”
Sew a 4-patch as
shown
free quilt block to make
Do rows together
as shown – 2 times
how to sew and make a quilt block Do center row
Sew rows into
block
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free quilt block pattern to sew
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Quilts Pics from Our Travels

Quilts Aging Well

When we travel I take pictures of quilt. I “ALWAYS” ask before taking pictures, to date I have not had anyone say, “NO” and most say thanks for asking.
I ONLY purchase quilts that I feel can be used and washed, there are loads of quilts to look at here at the house.  It’s me…clean is clean, washed in machine, gentle and line or in drier till damp and then on line.  

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old 30's quilt

 These 2 quilts are from a Shop in Chillicothe, MO

Notice the red’s and how it’s the color that has stayed the best over the years. I didn’t purchase these quilts, wish I had…

old red quilt
 
This is a simple 16 block square, each square was cut 2″ x 2″
for a finished block of 6″ x 6″, quilting had been recently done by machine, blocks were also machine pieced. I’ll draw this quilt block up and share soon ! 
 
old basket quilt pattern
Baskets set on point with out squares with lots of quilting
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Holiday Quilt it’s Christmas in July

Start a Holiday Quilt NOW !

Sounds crazy,
it’s so hot… BUT  if
A Holiday Quilt is to be made, it’s time to start !
Here is my A Holiday Quilt Pattern and I am thrilled to be able to say it’s Downloadable at my Etsy Shop and in PRINT on Amazon ! and NOW with PRIME ! !   See all Beth Ann’s Books on AMAZON and Read about them

Holiday Quilt Pattern features TWELVE – Twelve by Twelve Inches quilt pattern blocks and they are made into a 62″ x 78″ quilt.

This quilt can be done in ANY colors ! How about a dark blue background, white and yellow blocks, let yourself have fun.  No matter the colors, it’s Holiday Quilt time.
Holiday Quilt Pattern Book from The Quilt Ladies
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Holiday Quilt Pattern From The Quilt Ladies

A Holiday Quilt Pattern Book

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A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns, with that she became a solo-business owner. Taking her quilts and making a dream into a reality. Beth uses all her talents in quilts, painting, drawing, reading, furniture redesign, decorating and The Quilt Ladies quilt books

Deck the Halls with Star Holiday Quilt Blocks

Star Holiday Quilt Blocks

Today is Day 5 of Star Holiday Quilt Blocks. All the quilt blocks are at this LINK As each quilt block is posted it will be there for you to use.

I wash, dry and iron all my fabric before I start any project. I wash after I purchase, so my stash of fabric is always ready to go. I learned this the hard way… as most quilters do. I did a book quilt, for The Quilt Ladies, spilled on it and washed it in the washing machine, cold water, bit of detergent. It bleed all over the white in the fabric and NOTHING I did made it better…it seemed to make it worse. Lesson learned and I remade the quilt, with washed, dried and ironed fabric.
Finished quilt block will be 8″ x 8″

Star Holiday Quilt Blocks

Star Holiday Quilt Blocks in RedRed quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block
Cut 4 Red  – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Make 4-Patch

Cut 2 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 8 Green  – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 8 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Make 4-Patch

Cut 4 Red – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Sew as Shown

Star Holiday Quilt BlocksGreen quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block

Cut 12 Green  – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 12 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Make 4-Patch

Cut 2 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 Dark Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Sew as Shown

Star Holiday Quilt Blocks

Blue quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block

Cut 12 Dark Blue  – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 12 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Make 4-Patch

Cut 2 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 Lite Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Sew as Shown

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Rocking Around a Star Holiday Quilt Block

Star Quilt Block

It’s Day Four of my Star Holiday Quilt Blocks and I am having a ball! If you have missed any quilt blocks, they are for you, HERE

Every quilt and/or quilt block has a story and over the years I have tried to write a bit down about mine….Sometimes, it’s a few sentences, I add them to my daily calendar, love to read them years later.
IF your quilt is a gift, PLEASE do this and include it with the quilt when you gift it.

Star quilt pattern blockFinished Star Holiday Quilt Blocks are all 8″ x 8″, so mix and match them as you like

red star holiday quilt block pattern free

Red quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block

Cut 2 Red – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 2 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Make 4-Patch

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

Cut  4 Green – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew as Shown

Star Holiday Quilt Pattern in greenGreen quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block

Cut 2 Green – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 2 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Make 4-Patch

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

Cut  4 Green – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew as Shown

Star Holiday Quilt Pattern in blue

Blue quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block

Cut 2 Blue – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 2 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Make 4-Patch

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

Cut  4 Dark Blue – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew as Shown

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Meet Beth Ann:
I’m a Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish my quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE MY BOOKS on Amazon and See everything eBooks and Quilt Patterns.

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Star Holiday Quilt Pattern for YOU to Make !

Walking in a World of Quilt Blocks

Star quilts are a great way to step up your quilting. Always start your quilting journey doing squares. Next learn to do triangles.
How I do my triangles is here for you. 

Always when quilting use a 1/4″ seam allowance. I use a soft gray thread in my sewing machine,(top and bobbin) it seems to work the best and only change when using black fabric, black thread.
All the Star Holiday Quilt Blocks

Day 2 of Star Holiday Quilt Blocks 

Star Holiday Quilt Block Patterns

Finished quilt block is 8″ x 8″

Star Holiday Quilt Block in Green

Red quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block
Cut 1 Red  – 4 ½” x 4 ½”
Cut 4 Red – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 4 Green – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew as Shown

Star Holiday Quilt Block in Green

Green quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block
Cut 1 Lite Green  – 4 ½” x 4 ½”
Cut 4 Dark Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 4 Lite Green – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew as Shown

Star Holiday Quilt block free quilt pattern

Blue quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block
Cut 1 Blue  – 4 ½” x 4 ½”

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

Cut 4 Red – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew as Shownbeth ann of bethanndoing.com

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I’m a Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish my quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE MY BOOKS on Amazon and See everything eBooks and Quilt Patterns.

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October Quilt is Ready for YOU to Make

From The Quilt Ladies

October Quilt Pattern by The Quilt LadiesOctober is the Month when a bit of a chill will creep into the air and when you start to cuddle up a little more and what better way than with a new Quilt Pattern. Here is my October Quilt Pattern

My October Quilt has a finished size of 47″ x 47″ and it’s a PDF downloadable to you as soon as payment is received.
Three complete quilt patterns, made into three rows with borders and binding. A Getting Started section is included, with how to add quilt binding to your quilt section.

Print or save to your computer, site (Etsy) is 100% safe
Book has 15 pages, printable on 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper
TAKE A MOMENT AND TAKE A LOOK,
See all the Months I have recently added, more to come

October Quilt from The Quilt Ladies
October Quilt From The Quilt Ladies

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My Edison Quilt Pattern Block

Great Quilt

The  Edison – Ford Winter Estates   It’s one of my places of peace. I would LOVE to be able to really go in and photograph the inside of the rooms from all angles. Maybe some day?

I think it’s so fitting a tree quilt pattern was on the bed….

Edison Tree Quilt Pattern
NOW at The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop – Downloads in MOMENTS
and in PRINT and eBook too !

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 This quilt pattern block is sixteen inches by sixteen inches. 

Beth

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One Quilt Block TWELVE Ways Book

IN Print or Download a Quilt Pattern

This is the second quilt I made for our first grandchild.  Designed around a simple Friendship pattern is taken in a new direction, from its basic form turns into a fun and wonderful. That’s the reason for it’s name, One Quilt Block Twelve Ways. 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.
One Quilt Block Twelve Ways a Quilt Pattern Book

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One Quilt Block Twelve Ways a Pattern Book

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