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Stepping Up My Style

Having It All Together

I am stepping up my style and I really do like and purchase what I share. This is my little table in our kitchenette.

Blue Flowers

White Ceramic Vase

Black Over Sunglass

MKF Tote Satchel Handbag for Women

Digital Day – Time Calendar

The Florida Tablecloth which I used for the wall hanging over my table is not available but this on is !

Table cloth

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No Sugar in this – Broken Sugar Bowl Quilt Block Patten

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It’s “Broken Sugar Bowl” and it’s color fun. I made mine scrappy but with the same color placement, move your colors around and the quilt block takes can take on a completely different look.
Finished Quilt Block Size 9” x 9”

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Cut 2 White 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”

Cut 2 Gray 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”

Make Triangles

Cut 2 Blue 3 ½”x 3 ½”

Cut 2 White 2 x 2

Cut 6 Lt. Blue 2 x 2

Cut 2 blue 2 x 2

Cut 2 Gray 2 x 2

free quilt block pattern broken sugar bowl

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How to Sew a Four-Patch Quilt Block

Back to Basic’s

Here we go, Let’s make a quilt square Four-Patch

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.

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

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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.

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.

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

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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) A 4-patch quilt square

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Wordless Wednesday – The Ladies

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Changing Up a Star Quilt Pattern

Star Quilt Block Pattern made NEW

New and more NEW ! I have been getting things together again, changing and taking really good care of myself. This star is from my quilt pattern drawer and I hope you like it !
A Star quilt block pattern with a lot of pieces and it’s really easy to make, just break it down as shown. The Star quilt block pattern has a finished size of eight inches by eight inches.

Make the quilt star points a bright color, they can get lost of you do scrap as I did.
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Cut 6 Lt. Blue 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”
Cut 4 White 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”

Cut 10 White 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut these in half to make triangles

Cut 4 Red 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut these in half to make triangles

Cut 2 White 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut these in half to make triangles

Cut 1 Lt. Blue 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut in half to make triangles

Cut 8 Gray 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”
Cut 2 Green 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”
Cut 6 Yellow 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”

Cut 4 Yellow 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut these in half to make triangles

Piece the quilt block as shown

How to do the center of the quilt block

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My Style Stepping UP – New Pajama’s

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Stepping Up my Style – Front Close Bra

Happy NEW !

This is probably the STRANGED post I have EVER written, Welcome 2021 !
BUT this bra has ROCKED my world and boobs !
HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Did some EARLY morning shopping last week and I ordered this and was a bit surprised when it arrived. I ORDERED WRONG NO….NO

BUT NO, it’s rocked my world, my boobs and my back. You don’t have to do the pull and turn the thing ! Slip your arms in like a blouse… WHY hadn’t anyone told me about this !

This is fantastic ! I have ordered other colors and this is a 5 Star product, mine is Playtex, but many types available !
SO GREAT ! Just sharing !
This is NOT a paid post, it’s what I like and as always, This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a few cents if you click to their site and purchase.

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Doing a Four Patch Quilt Block by Hand

Do a Bit of Hand Sewing

Hope you had a wonderful holiday and can take some time to sew. I’m showing hand stitching a four patch quilt block, but you can do it on a sewing machine too !

Cut 80 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ squares
Piece together to form a 4-patch block

I started with cut size 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ squares, I like a soft gray thread, needle and thimble.

Cut the thread about 20 inches long,

knot one end of the thread

I don’t mark a sewing line, I measure the outside edge of my left thumb in and use that as my guide.

As long as you do the entire project, it’s just fine to do it this way. Group project, draw the 1/4″ seam line, I use a pencil line, if line is drawn.

At the edge

I make what I call a circle knot, a loop and through,

do it once or twice.

I don’t cut my thread just work into the next piece

Do another circle knot to start this piece.

You will have 40 – 2-patch blocks

Open up the 2-patch blocks, press the seam to the

dark fabric side

and add another 2-patch

Matching up the seams, open to check and

make sure before sewing

You will have 20 – 4-Patch blocks

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and Little Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns

Fun Log Cabin Quilt Block Pattern

Make it NOW !

This is the first quilt I made for myself after we moved to Florida full time. (sometimes I just can’t get warm)

It’s a fun and happy quilt.

It is machine pieced and I hand quilted with large stitches.

It’s been washed hundreds of time and is soooo…. soft.

Simple blocks and fun fabric.

Finished block is 6′ x 6″

Cut on center – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Cut 2 green plaids for sides – 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″

Sew to sides

Cut 2 green plaids – 4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″

Sew to the top and bottom

Cut 2 blue plaids, 4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″

Sew to the sides

Cut 2 blue plaids – 6 1/2″ x 1 1/2″

Sew to the top and bottom

I made the log cabin blocks, added two inch borders, quilted and binding added, NO over thinking on this one !

Read my book “The Quilt Ladies” 12 Quilt Stories and 15 Complete Quilt Patterns

Make Retirement fun with my “How to Survive Retirement” a Check List

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Six inch by Six inch Quilt Block Pattern for YOU !

From The Quilt Ladies

Finished Quilt Block Size 6″ x 6″

Cut 2 Gray – 2 7/8” x2 7/8”

Cut 2 Dk.Gray – 2 7/8”x 2 7/8”

Make Triangles –corners

Cut 2 Yellow – 1 7/8”x 1 7/8”

Cut 2 Dk.Gray – 1 7/8”x 1 7/8”

Make Triangles -center

Cut 4 Yellow – 1 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 Lt. Gray – 1 ½”x 2 ½”

Sew yellow to lt. gray

Piece as shown

Sew Rows together and rows into block

Thank you for making
my dream a reality ! !

Read my book “The Quilt Ladies” 12 Quilt Stories and 15 Complete Quilt Patterns

Make Retirement fun with my “How to Survive Retirement” a Check List

The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Etsy Shop HERE for YOU

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Move it Over Quilt Block Pattern

Enjoy EVERY DAY of this Wonderful Season

Here is a “Pieced Basket” quilt block pattern for you !

Today is National Humbug Day, Nothing but quilt blocks and fun for me today ! NO HUMBUG !

How to do triangles and how to do squares

I say this a lot, this is one of my favorites quilt block to make. You can piece this is so many different ways, make the center one piece, make all the points different, or use two colors and make a very bold and simple statement.

Finished Quilt Block Size 8” x 8”
My Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop

Cut 3 Gray2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 3 White 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Make Triangles

Cut 2 Lt. Gray 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 2 Lt. Blue 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 6 White 2 ½” x 2 ½”

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I am stepping up my style and I really do like and purchase what I share. This is my little table in our kitchenette.

The Florida Tablecloth which I used for the wall hanging over my table is not available but this on is !

It’s “Broken Sugar Bowl” and it’s color fun. I made mine scrappy but with the same color placement, move your colors around and the quilt block takes can take on a completely different look. Finished Quilt Block Size 9” x 9”

Make the quilt star points a bright color, they can get lost of you do scrap as I did. The Quilt Ladies NEW Quilt Pattern Section

This is probably the STRANGED post I have EVER written, Welcome 2021 ! BUT this bra has ROCKED my world and boobs ! HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Did some EARLY morning shopping last week and I ordered this and was a bit surprised when it arrived. I ORDERED WRONG NO….NO

Hope you had a wonderful holiday and can take some time to sew. I’m showing hand stitching a four patch quilt block, but you can do it on a sewing machine too !

Here is a “Pieced Basket” quilt block pattern for you !

Today is National Humbug Day, Nothing but quilt blocks and fun for me today ! NO HUMBUG !

How to do triangles and how to do squares

I say this a lot, this is one of my favorites quilt block to make. You can piece this is so many different ways, make the center one piece, make all the points different, or use two colors and make a very bold and simple statement.

Finished Quilt Block Size 8” x 8” My Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop

It’s “Broken Sugar Bowl” and it’s color fun. I made mine scrappy but with the same color placement, move your colors around and the quilt block takes can take on a completely different look.
Finished Quilt Block Size 9” x 9”

Make the quilt star points a bright color, they can get lost of you do scrap as I did.
The Quilt Ladies NEW Quilt Pattern Section

This is probably the STRANGED post I have EVER written, Welcome 2021 !
BUT this bra has ROCKED my world and boobs !
HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Finished Quilt Block Size 8” x 8”
My Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop