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
Start 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 cornerSew the binding with a ¼ inch seam allowance. Stop ¼ from
the edge. Back stitch a few stitches.Fold 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 timeDo this on all four cornersStop sewing about 4-5 inches from the first end. Pin well, fold over and match the endsPressOpen up and mark your SEWING line On both sidesThis is your SEWING line, Sew and trim seam.Continue sewing the binding to the quilt. The right side of the quiltYou will need to trim your batting, I like to trim mine about an 1/8 of an inch from the binding edge
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.
I make my own little washing, I use dish soap and hot tap water
Add fabric, move it around
Add lid and shake as a washer does. Let is set for a bit. 10-15 minutes.
check for red fabric fade
Rise well, this fabric DID NOT 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.
These fabrics did NOT fade or bleed, time to cut a quilt ! !
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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We have made a square, a triangle and some basic quilt info. NOW it’s time for some FUN quilt block patterns. Don’t over think these, just step by step.
Quarter Square Triangle
Cut 2 squares, 1 each color – your squares needs 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 2 lines, open up, move the match colors, pin and sew you will have 2 blocks
Beth Ann
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Our 2nd Grand is Crazy Man and this is the quilt I made for him.
“Crazy Man” Quilt Block Patterns – Finishes quilt block is eight inches by eight inches. The “Crazy” part of this quilt is the background fabric, it’s bold, it’s yellow and it’s what makes the blocks a “Crazy Man” quilt.
12 blocks each block 8″ x 8″ complete instructions how to put the quilt together finished size is 48″ x 60″
Instruction on how to do quilt binding included too. HERE
I’m moving all The Quilt Ladies over to this site, I own the name, The Quilt Ladies, but not my blogger site, moving it here, I own it all) This is a traditional quilt block and one of my MOST asked for quilt patterns.
This star quilt block has a finished size of 12″x12″ This quilt block is one the my quilt patterns from my book, The Ladies. See all my Quilt Patterns at The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop
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I’m in the process of moving things (how to’s, quilt patterns) over from my blogger site www.thequiltladies.com (the site will be up and used as long as blogger let’s it, I don’t own the site, just the name. Here I own both).I’m going to call it, Move It Over Monday. I like the idea of seeing, updating and checking all links. Hope you enjoy
Always remember that quilting has been done for hundreds of years and all the new gadgets are great.You can still do things very simply and fill your sewing closet with new innovations as your talent grows.
No need to purchase a rotary cutter and mat your first time out. Take your time and enjoy. I have linked, use or NOT, This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a few cents if you click to their site and purchase
Things needed to start a quilt project:
A sewing machine that sews a straight line, borrow one or purchase one at a large chain store. No need to spend hundreds on a machine to straight stitch. OR Hand piecing can be done too. Everything is the same as a machine, but you hand stitch using the same ¼” seam allowance.
1)Graph Paper 2)Freezer Paper – Plastic coated paper, like the butcher’s wrap meat in. You can purchase it at your local store or if you ask they may give you some at your butcher counter
3)Glue stick 4)Iron 5)Gray thread 6)Ruler 7)Pencil 8)Basic sewing supplies, Scissors, thimble, sew riper, etc. 9)Needles – for hand piecing Sharps size 7-12, for quilting Between needles size 10-12 10)Sewing Pins 11) Fabric and Batting
Fabric– The best rule of thumb is to purchase the best fabric you can afford. Always 100% cotton. Avoid loose woven fabrics. Wash cotton to check for color fast and iron if needed. If new to quilting it is always best to start with a light and dark color. Link if you like
Cutting– Rotary cutter, mat and ruler can be used if you have them. If you are new to quilting and are not sure you want to buy all these supplies try Freezer paper. It may be purchased at any grocery store. You will notice that one side is shiny, one not.
Draw the pattern pieces on to graph paper, the finished size, the – – – line. The – – – – will be the sewing line
Add a ¼ inch seam allowance around the entire outside edge –the cutting line (example – 2 inch finished size cut square 2 ½” x 2 ½”) Cut pattern out
With a glue stick. Paste the pieces to the NON-shiny side of the freezer paper.
Cut the pattern out.
You can now iron the pattern to your fabric, shiny side down. This pattern can be used over and over. It will leave no film on your fabric.
My take on Irons: I use a regular old iron, nothing fancy or expensive, NEVER add water to it, as steam will stretch your fabric. I have two one for quilting and one for our lives.
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
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
3)sew these together
Watch your color placement, sew good side to good side.
4) 4-patch quilt square
Beth Ann
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I am on a solo adventure which is starting it’s 20th year ! ! Who knew, from a dream in my sewing room in Windom, MN, to an 1892 Victorian home in Spirit Lake, Ia to a 1970 ranch in S. Sioux City, NE to here in our little corner of the world in Florida. The Quilt Ladies have survived and thrived. Thanks to all of you ! Along the way learning, growing and it’s still here, a bit new and bit’s old. My Quilt Pattern Shop
About ME ! My name is Beth Ann, I am sixty- one years young and living in central Florida, about 20 minutes for the white sandy beaches we all love and right on a golf course, that I have never played on, but it’s pretty. I was born and raised in Iowa and have lived in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and now in Florida, which I still can’t believe.
I have Husband, two boys, two daughter-n-laws and four Grands, whom all live an airplane ride away. We travel to them, a couple of times a year and I’ve made myself learn and USE text. I was home with the boys for years, working part-time at a library, the home office of a jewelry chain and then at banks, Husband’s career took up to 10 different retail stores and there was always a bank.
We live in a condo with all the things you think you will have when you move to Florida. I always explain to people moving to Florida is like going to college, no one is from here, and everyone has a story and just because people are retired doesn’t change their personalities to the good or bad. Once not nice, retiring will not make you nice. That’s parts of my, How to Survive Retirement Book
Over twenty years ago, I self-published by books, The Quilt Ladies Collection, each book on its own and sold at quilt shows. I added titles and quilts as I went. From all printed at home, to getting them printed in color by a printer to now all twelve titles available on Kindle and Nook, in one book. What a circle of events and how technology has changed everything. My printers cost 2007 was 5.95 for one book, sold for 8.95 and I now I sell all twelve for 9.99. It’s so crazy now it’s all changed. You see my tag line always and thank you for purchasing and supporting me through my book, The Quilt Ladies ONLY on Kindle and NOOK
After I had the books done I was teaching and needed quilt patterns of my own to teach with. Little Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns were launched. I have since changed the name to The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop, just easier for me. The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop HERE for YOU
So, here I am, living in Florida, (I say again!) which I still can’t believe. Taking care of my Mom, Husband’s parents are here too and doing what I like and need to do daily. From this site here, www.bethanndoing.com and Facebook posts, to quilting, drawing, taking pictures, decorating and everything in between.
In a nut shell that’s me, Beth Ann, One Happy (Quilt) Lady !
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The reason for this book, Husband and I retired early, he was 57 and I was 55. We planned, saved and made it happen. Most people hear us say our ages and they ask, “What do you do all day?”VERY, very rarely to they ask, “How do you afford it?” We are just over five years into our dream and we are having a ball. Here in my book is what we learned, some practical, some fun and some things you just need to know.
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Cut enough strips to go around the outside edge of your
Start sewing about 5-6 inches from your binding end, 
Sew the binding with a ¼ inch seam allowance. Stop ¼ from
Fold the binding back. Fold binding back down on to the Quilt. Match up edges. A diagonal fold will form between the
Do this on all four corners
Stop sewing about 4-5 inches from the first end. 
Pin well, fold over and match the ends
Press
Open up and mark your SEWING line 
On both sides
This is your SEWING line, Sew and trim seam.
Continue sewing the binding to the quilt. 
The right side of the quilt
You will need to trim your batting, I like to trim mine about an 1/8 of an inch from the binding edge
Fold the binding open
Pull it over the machine stitches. 
Pin and I like to hand stitch
Blind Stitch, I like to hide my knot in the inside.
Take a stitch straight across and then back into the binding just a few threads.
Make sure your thread matches and as below, I have about 6-8 stitches down in this photo
Stitch all the way into the fold.
Pull your needle out and fold other corner over, 
Sew the corners closed on BOTH sides. Back side here
Push needle through and stitch the front corner seam closed. 
Push needle through to the back and continue sewing around the quilt.
Finished corners.
Flying Geese
