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Library Dream Does Come True

My Library Project

It happened, it really did happen! My library project is finished. I had a time line for this project to be about 6 weeks. The project turned into over 12 weeks. This is not a project for the faint of heart, it was truly VERY hard work. I had planned, thought about, researched, drawn, measured and dreamed about this room for YEARS.
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Before and After of a Library Project by The quilt Ladies — Before and After of My Library Project

Let’s start at the VERY beginning…Husband had a huge surgery scheduled for October 9, 2024, BUT something called Hurricane Milton took over, and gave us something else to think about. We made it thought okay and surgery was set for October 18. My handbook to all the process.

He had his after surgery appointment in January and everything was very good. We asked so many questions, Surgeon said, “Live your life, if you did it before, do it again”. On the drive home Husband said, “Let’s build a library”.
And no, there is NOTHING wrong with this room. Nothing that floors, paint, cabinets and shelves couldn’t fix.

Clean out was all about ME and it took me 3 days to move and let go of a lot of things. Carpet was next and we were thrilled with the floor under it, nothing had to be done to it. We had built my old work table and we took it apart carefully, as the top and shelves would become the new counter tops.

Library Project, The Quilt Ladies — Murphy bed room painted and carpet up

The tile I had picked earlier was still there when we went to purchase.

I loved the plaid, still do, but thought it would be too much with all the bookcases. I did white paint like the rest of the house, took three coats to cover.

Base cabinets went in first, painted and sanded doors for days.

We used the top of my old work table for countertops, just a bit of sanding and re-staining.

The 1″ x 12″, 8 feet long are terribly heavy, first sanded and then painted three coats, each side, sanding and filling between each coat.

Our daily joke at this time in the project,
“Cut them 70 1/2″ and 2 little lines”

There was nothing else to do and at night I painted molding. The molding was already carved in and I painted.

The inside wall, we did each step around the 3 walls at the same time.

Bookcases up, touched up and let the drying begin, I let them set for about 2 weeks, before added decor.

Molding finished and added.

My/Our Finished Library Project.
And YES, the desk is base coated for some art work to be added…
I need some rest before that begins 🙂

Library Project finished The Quilt Ladies — Finished Library

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Turning Quilts into a Dream – My Happy Journey

Quilts into a Dream

I have so many new quilter’s finding me and here is just a bit about myself. Please keep following.
I’m Beth Ann—quilter, artist, dream-chaser, and the very proud owner of a one-woman business built from love, quilt patterns, book writing, fabric, and a lot of stubborn determination! Last weeks free quilt block for you

Years ago, I made a bold decision: I chose to self-publish my quilt books and patterns. Yep—no big publishing house, no fancy business team—just me, my sewing machine, and a big dream. That decision was the first stitch in what would become The Quilt Ladies, and it’s been an adventure ever since.

Early on I took a leap into the online world. Taught myself, took classes, and a few months later, I opened on Etsy. It was scary, exciting, and totally mine. I’m a fast learner (when I have to be!), and I’ve embraced every twist and turn with a quilt around my legs, a full heart and a cup of coffee in hand. I turned my love of quilts into a business that brings me joy every single day.

But it’s not just about quilts—though, let’s be honest, I really love quilts. I also adore writing, painting, decorating, reading, rearranging furniture just because it’s fun, and diving headfirst into photography (which is a whole new creative playground!). I’m always learning, always creating, and always dreaming.

I was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and over the years, my husband and I have called Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska home. We’ve been married for 47 wonderful years, and today, we’re living our “someday dream” not by the beach, but on a golf course in sunny Florida. It’s peaceful, beautiful, and full of sunshine—and perfect for quilting inspiration!

The Quilt Ladies has changed my life. This journey has been filled with color, creativity, and joy, and I’m just getting started. Thanks for being part of it.

With love and stitches, Beth Ann

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All My 50 State Quilt Block NOW in a Book

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From my Etsy shop to book in print, 50 State Quilt Block Patterns, my ultimate quilting adventure across America! Packed with fun, creative quilt blocks inspired by each state’s flag (with a twist!), this quilt block is perfect for quilters of all levels. Whether you’re ready to make a quilt that covers all 50 states or just want to celebrate your favorite one, this book has easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of inspiration.
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The Quilt Ladies Present:
My 50 States of the United States of America

Take a quilting journey across America with my collection of quilt blocks, each inspired by the beauty and symbolism of a U.S. state flag. These designs aren’t just replicas—they are thoughtfully crafted interpretations, blending the heart and heritage of each state into a stunning quilt block.

Each block finishes at 14″ x 14″, making them perfect for quilts, wall hangings, or individual creative projects. With clear, step-by-step instructions, this book ensures quilters of all skill levels can confidently bring these designs to life.

50 State Quilt Block Pattern from The Quilt Ladies — See a Book Page from 50 States Quilt Block Patterns

Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just beginning, this book is your ticket to a fun and inspiring quilting adventure!
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Scrap Quilt Block for YOU to Make

Free Twelve by Twelve Quilt Block

This quilt block is a bit log cabin and a scrap design, one of my original design too. Go slow with your sewing, this quilt block is NOT hard, lay your pieces out and sew as shown.
It is composed of various fabric pieces arranged in a geometric pattern. This week’s quilt block pattern is about moving the outside quilt blocks around the center. Color placement is fun and don’t over think it, have fun with it. Finished quilt block is 12″ x 12″

Center Block

Cut 18 Assorted Colors – 1 ½ x 2 ½”
Piece as shown for the center

Cut 2 Blue – 1 ½” x 8 ½”
Sew to the left and right side

Cut 2 Blue – 1 ½” x 6 ½”
Sew to the top and bottom
Sew as shown

Cut 32 Assorted Colors – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew 2 together long side, to form 16 blocks,

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Sew as shown – top and bottom
Sew as shown – left and right

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Weekly Quilt Block Pattern

Pin Wheel Around Quilt Block

This is one of my quilt block patterns and I named it,
Pin Wheel Around.

I took 2- five inch Charm packs and made all the blocks I am sharing. I don’t over think quilt fabric colors much…a light, a dark color.
I like the idea of cut, grab, sew! Just the way I’ve been lately. the gray and orange.
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Pin Wheel Around Quilt Pattern
6 inch by 6 inch finished quilt block

Cut 3 Darker Colors – 2 7/8”’ x 2 7/8”
Cut 3 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles – 1 triangle left over

Cut 2 Colors – 2 7/8”’ x 2 7/8”
Cut 2 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Sew as shown

How I Make Triangles

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Bonnie Scotsman Quilt Block

One Quilt Block, So Many Ways

I want to show you how to take one quilt block and change it a bit and it will come together in a few different ways. Finished quilt block is four by four inches. See the complete quilt pattern Make it Special here

This little quilt block has taken on a life of it’s own. It’s my number one on social media spots.
A Bonnie Scotsman quilt block.

Cut 1 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 2 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 2 Red – 1 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 2 Yellow – 1 ½” x 3 ½”

Sew as Shown

If you Make 12 Quilt Blocks below, 12″ x 16″quilt

Make Four Quilt Blocks
Larger block to Center 8″ x 8″ block

Make Four Quilt Blocks
Larger block to Outside 8″ x 8″ quilt block

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Weekly Quilt Block Pattern for You

Triangle Quilt Block Pattern from The Quilt Ladies

This quilt has a finished size of THREE inches by THREE inches. Do it the same as any other quilt block size, please don’t over think it. The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop

Nine Patch Star 3″ x 3″

How to make a triangle quilt block

Cut 1 Center – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 Colors – 1 7/8”’ x 1 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles

Sew as shown

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Four-Patch Table Topper Quilt Pattern

Sew a Table Topper Quilt

4-Patch Table Topper Pattern for YOU. If you look close I did all my sewing by hand. Most will not, my office/library project continues….

Table Topper finished size 29″ x 34″

Cut 80 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ squares

Piece together to form a 4-patch block

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 they match before sewing

You will have 20 – 4-Patch blocks

After the 20 – 4-patch blocks are finished,

lay them out as you would like them

making a red four patch quilt table topper

5 down and 4 across

This is the sashing and border fabric, I always lay it out and like it, BEFORE cutting

Cut 49 – 4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ sashing

Cut 30 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ corner blocks

Stack your rows up and move to sewing table, I don’t have a felt wall, so I use my dining

room table to lay things out.

Sew a 4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ strip to each end and in between

each in the row

Sew 6 rows as shown above, 4- 4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ strips and 5- 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ squares. Sew the rows together

Cut 2 Sashing color – 26 1/2″ x 4 1/2″

Sew to the left and right sides

Make the corners

Cut 4 Dark Color – 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Cut 4 Dark Color – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Cut 4 Red – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

sew together 1 dark and 1 red,

sew dark 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ on

Cut 2 Sashing Color – 21 1/2″ x 4 1/2″

Sew to the top and bottom of the table topper

Finished size is

34″ x 29″

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Weekly Quilt Block Pattern

Weekly Quilt Block with Triangles

This week’s quilt block that is used and loved by many. My Friendship Star today has a finished size of three by three inches.

There are many methods to make quilt triangles, I like this way.

3 inch by 3 inch finished quilt block

Cut 4 corners – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 1 center – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 2 Colored – 1 7/8”’ x 1 7/8”
Cut 2 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles

Sew as shown

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Let’s Make A Quilt, it’s OUR 47th Wedding Anniversary !

A Table Topper Quilt Pattern to Make

Forty-seven years of marriage—can you believe it?
That’s 17,155 days of wedded bliss, occasional debates over everything, and more shared meals than we can count (some more successful than others), I really do try?!?

And since 47 years deserves a little something special and I love a simple quilt project, they are kind of like a marriage, quilting requires patience, creativity, and a good seam ripper.

Seams are perfectly straight, but sometimes they need a little adjustment, and in the end, it all comes together beautifully (kind of like Husband and I).

So here’s to 47 years of love, laughter, and never quite agreeing on why we need a eating schedule?!? Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’re off to celebrate—with cake, of course.
Cheers to love, stitches, and YOU make this happy table topper, it’s one I use all the time. It has a finished size of 18″ x 24″, made with simple 2 1/2″ squares. Nothing better than 2 1/2″ cut squares.

70 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ red quilt squares
Sew 7 quilt squares across and 10 down,

Cut 2 Red – 20 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Sew to the long sides

Cut 2 Red – 14 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Cut 4 Corner – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Sew to the 14 1/2″ Strip
Sew to the Top and Bottom
Cut Binding 2 1/2″ x 86″

A good wall hanging and table center piece.

Hand quilt stitches

Quilt Corner

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Pin Wheel Around Quilt Pattern 6 inch by 6 inch finished quilt block

I want to show you how to take one quilt block and change it a bit and it will come together in a few different ways. Finished quilt block is four by four inches. See the complete quilt pattern Make it Special here

This little quilt block has taken on a life of it’s own. It’s my number one on social media spots. A Bonnie Scotsman quilt block.

If you Make 12 Quilt Blocks below, 12″ x 16″quilt

Make Four Quilt Blocks Larger block to Center 8″ x 8″ block

Make Four Quilt Blocks Larger block to Outside 8″ x 8″ quilt block

This quilt has a finished size of THREE inches by THREE inches. Do it the same as any other quilt block size, please don’t over think it. The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop

Cut 1 Center – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 Colors – 1 7/8”’ x 1 7/8” Cut 4 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8” Make Triangles

Sew as shown

4-Patch Table Topper Pattern for YOU. If you look close I did all my sewing by hand. Most will not, my office/library project continues….

This week’s quilt block that is used and loved by many. My Friendship Star today has a finished size of three by three inches.

Forty-seven years of marriage—can you believe it? That’s 17,155 days of wedded bliss, occasional debates over everything, and more shared meals than we can count (some more successful than others), I really do try?!?

Thank you for supporting my Etsy shop and
my Quilt Ladies Book

The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop

Thanks for Stopping
Beth Ann

Pin Wheel Around Quilt Pattern
6 inch by 6 inch finished quilt block

This little quilt block has taken on a life of it’s own. It’s my number one on social media spots.
A Bonnie Scotsman quilt block.

Make Four Quilt Blocks
Larger block to Center 8″ x 8″ block

Make Four Quilt Blocks
Larger block to Outside 8″ x 8″ quilt block

Cut 4 Colors – 1 7/8”’ x 1 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles

Forty-seven years of marriage—can you believe it?
That’s 17,155 days of wedded bliss, occasional debates over everything, and more shared meals than we can count (some more successful than others), I really do try?!?