Hand Applique Little Quilt

Hand Work

This is one of my little quilts, hand applique from cheaters cloth, machine pieced and hand quilted. Cheater cloth is fabric that all the design is there for you, I just cut it out and applique it down. Each of the little blocks are three inches by three inches and the whole quilt is eight inches by eight inches. I use it still today on my dresser.

I think this kind of fabric is hard to find with small quilt designs and if I see it I purchase it.

Cheaters Cloth, Fall Back with a Little Quilt by The Quilt Ladies

Fall Back with a Little Quilt by The Quilt Ladies

Each blocks is 3″ x 3″ and

Finished quilt is 8″ x 8″

From Cheaters Cloth, Fall Back with a Little Quilt by The Quilt Ladies

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A Turn Blue Quilt Pattern Block to MAKE !

Blue or Pink It’s a Great Quilt Pattern to Make

Of course this quilt block’s name is “True Blue” and I made mine pink !
This is one of the quilt blocks that you use, triangles, squares and a four patch. If a beginner it’s perfect to use all you are learning. See all The Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns

Finished Quilt Block Size 9” x 9”

Cut 2 White 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”

Cut 2 Blue 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”

Make Triangles

Cut 1 White 3 ½” x 3 ½”

Cut 8 White 2 x 2

Cut 8 Lt. Blue 2 x 2

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Old Quilts from Travels

Learn from older quilts, colors and design

Today is National Pins and Needle Day ! What better way to celebrate than with OLD quilts.
When we travel I take pictures of quilt too. I “ALWAYS” ask before taking pictures, to date I’ve not had anyone say, “NO” and most say thanks for asking.

These 2 quilts are from a Shop in Chillicothe, MO
Notice the red and how it’s the color that has stayed the best over the years

This is a simple basket quilt pattern and set on point, with squares for lots of quilting.

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With The Quilt Ladies

It’s that time of year again and I’m going to share some of the things all Quilters need and some that we/I want !
I have added links, I receive a bit if you click and purchase. And if not, that’s OK too !

This is the one all Quilter’s need, 96 pieces Rotary Cutter Kit, a Cutter, Tool Kit with Blades, cutting mat, patchwork ruler, everything is work in style. New rulers? New cutter?

This is the ONE for me, hint, hint Husband !

A new sewing machine is always a welcome gift, I have a Brother sewing machine, and have enjoyed it for over four years now. Look around and see what YOU like. I have the third one and I really like it.

I thought, BEFORE I got a wool pressing mat, that they wouldn’t change anything…well….I was wrong. I love mine, it’s on my ironing table and I use it all the time.

Quilt Batting is ALWAYS a NEED

I have NOT purchased fabric from amazon, but why NOT !

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Old Maids Puzzle Quilt Pattern to Make !

Have to Love this Quilt Block Name

“Old Maids Puzzle” what I like about this pattern is the name of it. And the simple use of triangles. You have seen this quilt block of years, did you know it’s name??
Finished Quilt Block Size 8” x 8”

Cut 1 Lt. Blue 4 7/8” x 4 7/8’

Cut 1 White 4 7/8” x 4 7/8’

Make Triangles

Cut 2 Green 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 2 White 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Make Triangles

Cut 4 White 2 ½” x 2 ½”

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Black Quilt for a New Look

From The Quilt Ladies

I love changing things around, stopping at the linen closet is one of my joys. I have a bad day…I just stand looking into it…maybe pull one out and it’s day done, all better ! I machine pieced this quilt and had it long arm quilted. I think it was one of the boys??? All new to me !

I used scraps for the back and just had fun.

Used no pattern just pieced and let it happen.

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My First Quilts

Sleeping Under Love

These are the two quilts which started my quilting journey. I talked the other day about pulling quilts out and these two never really get put away.

I received the one on the right , Great-great Grandmothers and the first quilt I made on the left. All washed and ready for cooler weather…

and in Florida…..it will be a bit, thank goodness !

I have pool plans again today ! (Just saying)

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Make it Monday a Quilt Pattern

Moving it over from The Quilt Ladies

I am putting this quilt block up before Monday, I just needed something pretty today and it’s here for YOU too !
The name of this block is “The Rosebud”

I had fun with color on my block, but looking now, I would have made the corner green darker, but hindsight…
Finished Quilt Block size 10″ x 10″

Cut 1 White Center 6 ½’ x 6 ½”

Cut 4 White 4 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 White 6 ½’ x 1 ½”

Cut 8 Green 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 Green 3 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 Red 1 ½” x 1 ½”

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Pink Quilt in My Office

Decorating with Quilts

I pull out quilts all the time, I have had to stop painting so much, meanly with my knee replacement, but also, it’s exhausting for me now. Fingers crossed that comes back, our guest bath is calling, “Paint me.” So now it’s a different quilt to make things look new.

Here’s the quilt that is on the back of my Chair at my computer now

I took a border class I think when we lived in Windom, MN, YEARS ago, 30+

It measures about 14″ x 20″ perfect chair back size.

Each block is 5″ x 5″

Machine Pieced and I hand quilted, I would quilt it more now, but that’s just me, can’t leave anything alone.

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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 !

I purchased a 9.00 wooden 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.

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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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Of course this quilt block’s name is “True Blue” and I made mine pink ! This is one of the quilt blocks that you use, triangles, squares and a four patch. If a beginner it’s perfect to use all you are learning. See all The Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns

Today is National Pins and Needle Day ! What better way to celebrate than with OLD quilts. When we travel I take pictures of quilt too. I “ALWAYS” ask before taking pictures, to date I’ve not had anyone say, “NO” and most say thanks for asking.

This is the one all Quilter’s need, 96 pieces Rotary Cutter Kit, a Cutter, Tool Kit with Blades, cutting mat, patchwork ruler, everything is work in style. New rulers? New cutter?

This is the ONE for me, hint, hint Husband !

A new sewing machine is always a welcome gift, I have a Brother sewing machine, and have enjoyed it for over four years now. Look around and see what YOU like. I have the third one and I really like it.

I have NOT purchased fabric from amazon, but why NOT !

“Old Maids Puzzle” what I like about this pattern is the name of it. And the simple use of triangles. You have seen this quilt block of years, did you know it’s name?? Finished Quilt Block Size 8” x 8”

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

Of course this quilt block’s name is “True Blue” and I made mine pink !
This is one of the quilt blocks that you use, triangles, squares and a four patch. If a beginner it’s perfect to use all you are learning. See all The Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns

Today is National Pins and Needle Day ! What better way to celebrate than with OLD quilts.
When we travel I take pictures of quilt too. I “ALWAYS” ask before taking pictures, to date I’ve not had anyone say, “NO” and most say thanks for asking.

“Old Maids Puzzle” what I like about this pattern is the name of it. And the simple use of triangles. You have seen this quilt block of years, did you know it’s name??
Finished Quilt Block Size 8” x 8”