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Fun Star Quilt Block is Here for YOU!

Weekly Quilt Block Pattern

A star quilt block can be as simple or intricate as you like, perfect for both beginners and experienced quilters. This quilt block pattern has a finished size of eight inches by eight inches. Have fun with color as you are making yours. The white on my quilt block helps make the other colors pop or showcase them.
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simple pin wheel quilt pattern free

Cut 4 Pink– 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles – How I make my triangles

simple quilt pattern block

Cut 8 Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 8 Purple – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 16 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew as shown

simple pin wheel quilt pattern free

Beth Ann is The Quilt Ladies

Beth Ann is a Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her books and quilt pattern books

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Hand Sewing a Quilt Block – Tuesday Thread

Hand Sew a Quilt Block

Let’s do some hand piecing of a quilt block 

I hand piece or hand quilt EVERY Monday at my small group quilting group. Really…I’m just to lazy to get my sewing machine carried in and set up, plus then I couldn’t walk over. A new member arrived last Monday and she asked LOTS of questions about hand piecing.
So, I’m re-posting my basic hand piecing class

I feel all quilter’s should at some time do hand piecing, I know you think I’m nuts, but it brings me back to the tradition of what quilters are all about. I try to do one every year or so. Your piece need not be a huge project, but please, try it.

This is my travel quilt box, would you believe it’s an old Ethel M Chocolate box from Las Vegas about 35 years ago. It has everything but scissors, you just can’t travel with them anymore. I have gotten into the habit of keeping it all together. This box has been on many vacations, fishing trips and even at baseball/football games in many towns, when the boys still lived with us.

hand piece a quiltCut an assortment of fabric, 
For one block you will need
8 – 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
and
4 – 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
I just cut a pile of each and put the colors together as I piece.
marking lines to hand make a quilt
 
Mark a 1/4″ seam line on fabric back, I use a ruler and pencil.
 
hand stitch a quilt
 
Knot your thread and do a rocking stitch. After a bit you will not need the line, notice my thumb,
 I use it as my measurement guide, some add a mark on their nail, but I don’t like messing up my nails, aka manicure !
 
how to hand piece a quilt block
 
I use a thread about 18-20 inches long and string piece, knotting at the beginning and end of each block. Finger piece them open.
 
sewing a quilt by hand
Draw seam line if needed. Place good fabric to good, pin and sew.
how to hand piece a quilt
Open and finger press. Add 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2′ to side.
how to piece a quilt
Draw sewing line, Pin and sew on line,
hand piece a quilt
Finger press to the outside.
 
how to hand piece a quilt block
 Take 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ and draw sewing line on each end, sew to 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ Do 2 times.
how to hand piece a quilt block
Draw seam line if needed. Place good fabric to good, pin and sew.  
how to hand piece a quilt block
 This is the back of my hand pieced block. 
how to hand piece a quilt
 
Two finished blocks, each block has a finished size of 4″
 
Take some time, don’t take it all too serious, pick a comfy chair, good light and just have some HAND piecing fun.
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September 2025 Quilt Pattern of the Month: Add a little sass!

Put on Some Red Lipstick and Let’s Quilt this Quilt

 Let’s talk quilts, and let’s talk about my red and white quilt pattern for September!
So “Put on Some RED Lipstick and Let’s Quilt” this Quilt !
Or any color with a white background.

Put on Some RED Lipstick and Let's Quilt

For September 2025, I’m bringing back a  pattern that’s as fun to say as it is to sew: “Put on Some Red Lipstick and Let’s Quilt.”

This design celebrates the bold beauty of red and white—a combo that never goes out of style. It’s classic, crisp, and oh-so-versatile. Start with a fresh white base, layer in striking red accents, and you’ve got a quilt that’s both timeless and eye-catching. And if red’s not your thing? No problem! This pattern works with any color combo, so let your creativity shine.

Why You’ll Love It:
Finished quilt size: 54” x 74”
Easy-to-follow piecing instructions
Confident beginner-friendly
Works in fabric colors with white background
Big impact with simple construction

Feeling a little stuck in your sewing space? Trust me, a swipe of red lipstick might be just what you need. It’s amazing what a bold lip and a fresh pattern can do! And because we all love a little instant joy, your digital download will be ready in minutes. No waiting, just quilting.

Get your pattern now at my Etsy Shop HERE

Here’s to bold colors, fearless creativity, and the kind of confidence only quilting (and red lipstick) can bring.
September quilt pattern 2025 The Quilt Ladies
Red Lipstick, Let’s QUILT

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Weekly Quilt Block of Grandma’s Quilt Pin Wheel

Let’s Make Grandma’s Quilt Block

This weeks Quilt Block is from my Great-Great Grandmother Quilt.
Here is how to make the Pin Wheel Quilt Block from Grandma’s Quilt

Free Pinwheel quilt pattern

Finished block will be 6″ x 6″
Cutting for ONE Block
 
Cut 2 Green – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
cut each block from corner to corner
(shown as gray)
 
Cut 1 Pink 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
cut corner to corner and then again, corner to corner
(shown as red )
Cut 1 White 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
cut corner to corner and then again, corner to corner
(shown as white)
Piece 4 blocks together as shown 
Sew into rows
Sew rows together
My Great, Great Grandmother's Pin Wheel Quilt Block PatternPlease remember, 
there are other methods of piecing 
the quarter triangle, this is how I do it. My quilt tutorial how I do Triangles

My Great-Great Grandmother’s Quilt
This quilt was a gift to my mother from her Great Grandmother. And then a Gift to me from My Mother. Making it by, GREAT-GREAT Grandmother’s Gift to ME ! Well…That’s how I like to look at it.
I never met her and my mom only remembers helping with the peddle sewing machine.  I use this quilt and love sleeping under it. It goes in the washer and now living here in Florida and not having a clothes line it does go it the dryer….Yes… it bothers me too, but…. the colors are still very bright, but the Florida sun won on these photo’s.

Free Pinwheel quilt pattern Great Great Grandma's Quilt

The hand quilting on this quilt is WONDERFUL 

Beth Ann’s The Quilt Ladies

Stitched into The Story With Quilt Blocks

My New Book

Read the daily readings of the Book of Luke and make a quilt block, or save for later, from The Quilt Ladeis.My new book, “Scripture Reflection Daily Reading Stitched into the Story,” is just what it sounds like — quiet mornings with the Book of Luke, short reflections, and a quilt block to make each day.

Perfect for:
Those who haven’t opened a Bible in years
Anyone whose faith has frayed a little around the edges
Quilters who find peace in the rhythm of making, sewing and reading 24 days of Luke + 25 quilt block patterns

This book isn’t a task to complete,  it’s a rhythm to return to.  Available ONLY here

 

Simple Square Weekly Quilt Block

Quilt Squares in a Quilt Block

This past Tuesday Thread was how to do quilt squares, HERE
And this is one of the best ways to learn to do square this quilt pattern is for you. This quilt pattern is easy and it’s ONLY a square. Making nine patch quilt block This is just the next step in a nine patch quilt block. Finished Quilt block is ten inches.

how to make a fun nine patch quilt block

how to make a fun nine patch quilt block

Cut 5 Purple 2 1/2” x  2 1/2”

Cut 4 Gray 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”

Cut 8 Blue 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”

Cut 8 White 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”

 

 

 

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A Few Things about Learning to Quilt – How to Quilt

Tuesday Thread, Let’s start to Sew that Quilt Block

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 the sewing process.
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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/thousands 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. I will share how to soon. 

freezer paper to make quilt block patterns
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
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, Add a ¼ inch seam allowance around the entire outside edge –the cutting line, the – – – line. The – – – – will be the sewing line


How to Start Quilting with The Quilt Ladies

(example – 2 inch finished size cut square 2 ½” x 2 ½”) Cut pattern out
With a glue stick. Paste the pieces to How to Start Quilting with The Quilt Ladiesthe 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 How to Start Quilting with The Quilt Ladiesfabric.




At this point in quilting classes, it’s time to make a quilt block! Use the method, ruler/cutter or freezer paper.
Here is how to make a quilt square – A 4-patch quilt block

Cut 2 squares the same size (finished size of square plus 1/2 inch) example cut 2 ½ x 2 1/2″ inch seam allowance, sew
Good side of fabric to good side of fabric
Trim threads
Open and Press to the dark


How to Start Quilting with The Quilt Ladies

 

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
 
make a quilt


How to Start Quilting with The Quilt Ladies





3)sew these together

How to Start Quilting with The Quilt Ladies

Watch your color placement, sew good side to good side.
 
 
 
4) A 4-patch quilt square
How to Start Quilting with The Quilt Ladies

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Weekly Quilt Block Pattern

Log Cabin Quilt Block

The simple Log Cabin quilt block is one of the most beloved and timeless patterns in quilting. Built around a central square, this block grows outward with strips, or “logs,” added one at a time.  I have changed it a bit with the added squares in the colors. A Log Cabin block brings warmth, tradition, and a comforting sense of home.

This a simple quilt pattern that has a finished size of eight inches by eight inches. All 68 of “The Ladies” quilt patterns are HERE

How to make a simple quilt block

Cut 2 Yellow – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 14 Purple – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 White – 4 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 White – 6 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew as shown

Court house steps quilt pattern block

How to make a simple quilt block

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How to Quilt – Choosing Fabric Colors

How to Build Fabric Colors

Fabric colors are always on a Quilter’s mind, And here is the way that I was taught, years and years ago. Last Week I shared how I do color using a photo, post is here for you.

how to quilt with Tuesday Thread and The Quilt Ladies

Pick your Quilt Colors by The Quilt Ladies1) Start with one fabric. Take this one fabric and work from it. Is that one fabric, a dark, medium or light color?

This is a Dark

Pick your Quilt Colors by The Quilt Ladies

 

 

Add the light and medium. Move and change it until you like it.
Lay them out in front of you.

 

How to Pick your Quilt Colors by The Quilt Ladies
Then add, a dark medium, a light medium, until you have the mix of what you like.

 

2) Choose colors and patterns you love. An average a twin size quilt will take me about a week to piece together, and if hand quilted another, 3-4 months. If tied or machine quilted 3-4 weeks, you have so much time and cost involved you have to love it.

3) Natural or background colors. These are the corner stone. More often than notPick your Quilt Colors by The Quilt Ladies the background color is your light color. Your background color helps bring the blocks together. It does not always need to be a light either, dark or medium work well to, any color can be used.
4) Color Wheel. I’m not a big fan of the color wheel, I do like when colors pops and on most of my quilts the start fabric is not the most prominent color used it in, it is just a starting point.
5) Make one block. This should always be done, a Quilters practice, cut only fabric for one block and live with it for a few days. Especially, if it’s something you’ve never tried before. Most times you will know right away if you like it or not.
6) Have fun. This is the best way I’ve found to pick colors, enjoy the process, your quilt will be fantastic.