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Starting Small Still Counts with Just About Everything

From Quilts to Exercise…

weekly quilt ladies news

I am writing with a very heavy heart.
I am going a head with what I had planned, BUT…

Well…I tried, but goals change…sometimes really fast.  I had good intentions about going back to the gym this year. Really solid plans of course a new outfit, new shoes, half the reason to go !Free Quilt Pattern

But here’s the thing… (having a thing is like, I got a guy for that project) I’m back to swimming every day instead. Turns out after 2 weeks and 5 visits my knees, my schedule, and my general attitude all voted for I am staying with the pool. No loud music, no mirrors, no pretending I enjoy machines. My steady pace, quiet water, and a reminder that moving your body doesn’t have to make me feel “Am I doing it right?”

So, my only buy a month plan was good, my start small plan as good and the weather changed from the 50’s to the 70’s, have invited me back into the pool of possibilities of feeling better.

Quilt Tip of the Week – NEW Rule

Quilting counts as exercise.
If your smartwatch disagrees, throw it in the bobbin drawer.

The Quilt Ladies Weekly Free Quilt Block Pattern
Free Quilt Block Pattern

If you’re in the mood for something simple and comforting, I’m sharing a favorite beginner friendly pattern this week.  It’s squares and triangles, my how to for squares, and for triangles. It works beautifully with fabric you already have, or for a bit of fabric shopping therapy.  Here is the PDF for you to download, NO SIGNING up, just click and get, print and it’s yours. My Cross Squares Blue Quilt Block has a finished size of 10″ x 10″.

Cross Square Blue Quilt Block Pattern from The Quilt Ladies Cross Squares Blue Quilt Block from The Quilt Ladies

What’s New Or At my Etsy Shop
This week is what’s Fun from my Etsy Shop and only on my Etsy Shop, read about Baskets of Applique Flowers Pattern from my Etsy Shop Here

Baskets of Applique Flowers from The Quilt Ladies

applique flowers

Right now, I’m working on a project that’s still in its “trust the process” stage. The block is drawn, the colors are still deciding what they want to be, and nothing looks right…yet? I keep telling myself…that it is okay.
And it truely is, Beth Ann

Beth Ann of The Quilt Ladies

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Not seeing my Facebook posts, Instagram post…I have NO idea WHY and maybe I am just to old?!? But I am here.
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Fresh Starts, Gentle Pace

And a Big Number Birthday,, I Can’t Believe

Weekly quilts, tips and what the quilt ladies are up to.

First, I need to vent a bit ! !
We’ve been trying very hard to make January feel quieter than usual.
That’s a little tricky here in Florida, where neighbors arrive for three months of vacation…and we live here all twelve. Add in record low temperatures and pool heater is turned off until the daily high hits 74 degrees. I don’t think that needs explaining  and let’s just say it’s been a but funny…

But stepping back from all that? Happiness has come from it.

I had a birthday a few days ago. Not a big one, no balloons or banners, just a big number that I still can’t quite believe belongs to me. You know the kind. The number that makes you pause, laugh a little, and double-check the math. It showed up quietly, just like January tends to do. And honestly? I didn’t feel the need to make a big deal out of it…but let me eat cake!

I had planned to use only the fabric I already owned. To stop thinking everything has to be new. That plan lasted until about the 14th of January

( And yes, it’s my husband’s fault. HA, HA.) he had a heart appointment, and the shop is right across the street. I had to stop.
Best plans aside, reality is this: I love fabric.

the quilt ladies quilt fabric ready to use

This Quilt Block is All About me and it’s one of my Favorites. I made it into a throw pillow and I see it and sometimes use it daily.

This quilt block has a finished size of 12″ x 12″ 

February Quilt Block of the Month 2023

Center Piecing for 2023 Quilt block of the month

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February Quilt Block of the Month 2023 from The Quilt Ladies

Cut 18 Assorted Colors – 1 ½ x 2 ½”

Piece as shown for the center

Cut 2 White – 1 ½” x 6 ½”
Sew to left and right side

Cut 2 White – 1 1/2” x 8 ½”
Sew to top and bottom

February Quilt Block of the Month 2023 from The Quilt Ladies

Cut 4 Yellow – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 4 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

February Quilt Block of the Month 2023 from The Quilt Ladies

Sew as Shown

February Quilt Block of the Month from The Quilt Ladies

One of My Quilt Pattern Books

square perfect a quilt ladies quilt pattern

Now in Print
and at My Etsy Shop

Square Perfect a Quilt Pattern in Red, White and Blue, but only if you want it to be, you can use any three colors. It’s a holiday of colors no matter what colors used.

Square Perfect makes a finished quilt that measures, 108″ x 98″ a Perfect KING size quilt. Instructions to make each row and complete how to make each square design as shown in the pictures.

square perfect quilt pattern book

Quilting has always been my reminder that good things take time and that starting again doesn’t require starting over. There is ALWAYS a Beginning, a Middle and End.

MY Quilt Wisdom this Week:

Begin where you are. Stitch what you can. Let this your daily season unfold at a gentle pace. And yes, purchase the quilt pattern, buy the fabric, and of course… have a piece of cake.
Have a great week, Beth Ann

Beth Ann of The Quilt Ladies
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My Books and Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns in Print and eBooks

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Quilting is fun and not like anything else on your to-do list.

If you love quilts, fabric, and a little encouragement to slow down, you’ll feel right at home here. I send one cozy note a week. You can read it with coffee… or under a quilt.  Sign up top right on my site and I will not OVER share, your email, your time and I always try to have a quilt block for you too !