January Quilt Block of the Month

The Quilt Ladies Pattern of the Month

Hate to say it BUT… I am exhausted, so for my books, my quilts and for my happiness, it HAS to be simpler for me. No newsletter, no daily…anything. Please just stop in to see what is going on, make believe it’s 1990?!?!

Going to focus on the things I love to share and offer. The shops are still open and I love them and all of you for all these YEARS.
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Let’s get started with what I love, a Quilt Pattern ! 

2023 Quilt Block of the Month from The Quilt Ladies Quilt Block ONE

Finished size of all the quilt blocks over the next year will be 12″ x 12″. Each quilt block will have the CENTER block in some form. YOU do YOU with color, use what you have or off to a quilt shop ! Don’t over think it, it’s a quilt block !

Center Piecing for 2023 Quilt block of the month

Center Block 

Cut 40 RED – 1 ½ x 2 ½”
Piece as shown for the center
Make 5 quilt blocks

2023 quilt block of the month from The Quilt Ladies Quilt Block one

Cut 4 Squares – 4 ½” x 4 ½”
Sew as Shown

Quilt block of the month 2023Beth Ann of The Quilt LadiesI am a Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE her  BOOKS on Amazon and
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At NO Additional cost to you, this quilt pattern post contains affiliate links. I receive a few cents if you click to my links and purchase. These few cents help with my fabric collection and or obsession.
Beth Ann and as always, Thank you for making my dream a reality ! !
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2023 Quilt Block of the MONTH – The Quilt Ladies

The Quilt Ladies Quilt Block for January

Changing things up a bit, I will be stepping back from a lot of what I don’t like…email newsletters, comments, overthinking daily posts.

Hate to say it BUT… I am exhausted.
For my books, my quilts and for my happiness,
everything HAS to be easier for me.

I will focus on the things I love to share and offer. The shops are still open, I love them and all of you for all these YEARS.
The Quilt Ladies Etsy Shop
My Books and Quilt Books on Amazon Kindle and Print

Let’s get started with what I love, a Quilt Pattern ! 

 

2023 Quilt Block of the Month from The Quilt Ladies Quilt Block ONE

Finished size of all the quilt blocks over the next year will be 12″ x 12″. Each quilt block will have the CENTER block in some form. YOU do YOU with color, use what you have or off to a quilt shop ! Don’t over think it, it’s a quilt block !

Center Piecing for 2023 Quilt block of the month

Center Block 

Cut 40 RED – 1 ½ x 2 ½”
Piece as shown for the center
Make 5 quilt blocks

2023 quilt block of the month from The Quilt Ladies Quilt Block one

Cut 4 Squares – 4 ½” x 4 ½”
Sew as Shown

Quilt block of the month 2023Beth Ann of The Quilt LadiesI am a Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE her  BOOKS on Amazon and
PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

At NO Additional cost to you, this quilt pattern post contains affiliate links. I receive a few cents if you click to my links and purchase. These few cents help with my fabric collection and or obsession.
Beth Ann and as always, Thank you for making my dream a reality ! !
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Star Holiday Quilt Block

Adding to Our Star Quilt Block Pattern

Here are some ideas to do with the Star Quilt block we have been working on. Links to all the star quilt patterns are below.

Star Quilt Pattern for you to Make

If you would like to do your star quilt block as shown above

Cut 4 Red – 8 7/8″ x 8 7/8″
Cut 4 White – 8 7/8″ x 8 7/8″
Make Triangles
Cut 4 White – 8 1/2″ x 8 1/2″

Sew as Shown to star quilt block

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star quilt pattern block
Cut 4 Blue – 32 1/2″ x 32 1/2″

Sew one to right side and left side
star quilt block pattern
Cut 4 Assorted colors – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2

Cut 16 Assorted Colors – 1 7/8″ x 1 7/8″
Cut 16 White – 1 7/8″ x 1 7/8″
Make Triangles – Make Corner stars

Sew stars to ends of blue strips and sew blue strips to Top and Bottom

star quilt pattern

The quilt as shown here will have a finished size of 40″ x 40″

Star Holiday Quilt Pattern

Day ONE

Day TWO

Day THREE 

Day FOUR

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Quilt Pattern Table Topper for YOU to Make

Baby Quilt Pattern or Table Topper Quilt Pattern

Let’s make a quilt pattern table topper. Simple four-patches and FUN fabric.  This also would be a great size for a baby quilt too. Finished size is
34″ x 29″. 
This post has the complete quilt pattern for you to make, read through before starting any quilt projects. I can only do this because you support me, Thank you ! 

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My Tutorial on how I make four-patch quilt blocks

Four-patch quilt block free pattern
Quilt Pattern Four Patch Quilt

Table Topper finished size 29″ x 34″

Cut 80 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ squares

How I make my quilt block squares

Piece together to form  4-patch blockFour-patch quilt block free pattern 40 – 2-patch blocks

four patch quilt block tutorialOpen up the 2-patch blocks, press the seam to the 
dark fabric side
and add another 2-patch
How to make a Four-patch quilt block free patternMatching up the seams, open to check and 
make sure before sewing
You will have 20 – 4-Patch blocks
how to make a four patch quilt blockAfter the 20 – 4-patch blocks are finished, 
lay them out as you would like them
quilted table topper5 down and 4 across
Four-patch quilt block free patternThis is the sashing and border fabric I thought ! 
But, I didn’t like it.  I wanted something for our dining room to use all year long.
 
how to match fabric for borders
matching fabric for borders on a quiltSo, I pulled out fabric until I found what I liked, 
match fabric for quilt bordersThis is the one ! (for me) do what YOU like 
 
Cut 49 – 4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ sashing 
 
matching quilt fabricCut 30 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″  corner blocks
 
red and white four patch quilt blocksStack 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. 
red and white quilt blocksSew 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. 
how to make a Four-patch quilt block free patternSew the rows together 
Four-patch quilt block free pattern for a table topper
table topper made of four patch quilt blocksCut 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
Four-patch quilt block free pattern
Finished size is
34″ x 29″

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A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE her  BOOKS on Amazon and PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

At NO Additional cost to you, this quilt pattern post contains affiliate links. I receive a few cents if you click to my links and purchase. These few cents help with my fabric collection and or obsession.
Beth Ann and as always, Thank you for making my dream a reality ! !
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Quilt Block Pattern to MAKE

From The Quilt Ladies

One of the best way to become a better quilt maker is to make quilt blocks.  This quilt block has a lot of what you need to know and it’s all here in ONE quilt block.

There are many ways to make quilt block triangles, here is how I do them.
How I do squares for my quilt blocks.

Finished Quilt Block Size 6″ x 6″
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Simple quilt block pattern
Cut 2 Gray – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 2 Dark .Gray – 2 7/8”x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles –corners
Cut 2 Yellow – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 2 Gray – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”

Make Triangles -center

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Cut 4 Yellow – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Lt. Gray – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew yellow to lt. gray
Sew as shown
simple quilt block pattern
Simple quilt pattern BlockSew Rows together and rows into block

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A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE her  BOOKS on Amazon and PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

At NO Additional cost to you, this quilt pattern post contains affiliate links. I receive a few cents if you click to my links and purchase. These few cents help with my fabric collection and or obsession.
Beth Ann and as always, Thank you for making my dream a reality ! !

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Let’s Make a Quilt Topper – Complete Quilt Pattern

Free Quilt Pattern

A Halloween week treat for you a free Quilt Pattern a baby quilt or a lap quilt or as I use it a table topper. 
It’s quilt pattern has a finished size of 36″ x 36″ and here is how I make my squares.

This is how I use the quilt today, it’s on my night stand.
The Complete quilt pattern is here for you, so link, or save, or come back it will be here.  I am taking some days, a Halloween treat to myself. Enjoy ! 

make a four patch quilt pattern

I love Charm Packs, they are all cut and ready to GO.  I seem to pick-up the 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ a lot more than the larger sets. It’s the more is better way my mind works.

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free pattern to make a Four Patch quilt top
This is a project I took to my small quilt group to quilt. This quilt is machine pieced and I hand quilted.  
One Charm Pack of 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ – 42 squares 
OR just 
Cut 42 assort colors – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
White about 1/2 yard
I used Black and binding about 3/4 yard

Border about 1/2 yard

I used all scraps from my closet
for everything but the charm pack.
Good shop owner’s always have these
at the cutting tables and I always purchase ! 
making a 4-patch quilt block tutorial freeThis is the one I’m using

use a charm pack to make a baby quiltCut 2 Strips of 2 1/2″ white fabric or

Cut 42 White – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

cutting a 2 1/2" strip of cottonI like to chain piece these, make sure of your 1/4″ seam allowance
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free 4-patch quilt patternWhen the row is done, I press and I hand cut with scissors. 
I’m lazy and don’t want to get up and walk the 3 steps to my cutting board….
You do as you like !
tutorial on a 4-patch quilt pattern

free pattern to make a Four Patch quilt top Open and press to the dark side or charm pack side

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how to make a 4-Patch quilt patternTake two of above unit and pin together to form 4-patch block,
I pin, I always have and probably will always, do what you like!
tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt blockOpen each up and press 

how to make a 4-patch quilt block

You will have 21 blocks, Lay them out and 
like there placement
 tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt B is for Black 
W is for White
You will need 
13 with outside Black Borders and
8 with outside White Borders 

Move them to your sewing table

four patch quilt block pattern for you to make

Cut black strips OR
Cut 26 Black  4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ 
Sew to the sides of 4-patches

four patch quilt block pattern to makeAgain, press and cut.

four patch quilt Press to the out side, 

four patch quilt block pattern
 Strip on top black or
Cut 26 Black –  6 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Press to the outside
how to make a 4-patch quilt Cut white strips OR
Cut 16 White  4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ 
Sew to the sides of 4-patches
four patch quilt block free pattern

Strip on top white or
Cut 16 White –  6 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Press to the outside

free baby quilt patternFor the off blocks I used black
Cut 4 Black Squares – 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
quilt topper quilt pattern free Cut white strips OR
Cut 8 White  4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ 
Sew to the sides of 4-patches
free quilt block pattern to make

Strip of white or
Cut 8 White –  6 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
Press to the outside

tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt block freeLay out as shown 

Row 1

Baby Quilt Pattern free quilt Rows 1, 2, 3
four patch quilt free quilt pattern

Row 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

free quilt pattern baby quiltCut 2 Border – 30 1/2 x 3 1/2
Sew to the sides
Cut 2 Borders – 36 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Sew to the top and bottom
free four patch quilt patternQuilt as you like – Machine, Hand or tie with yarn
free baby quilt to makeCut Binding 2 1/2″ x 164″ 

I’m hand quilting, no hoop, just pinned well and hand quilting.
Not tiny stitches, but that’s just fine for this ! 

tutorial on how to make a 4-patch quilt block
free four patch quilt block pattern

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At NO Additional cost to you, this quilt pattern post contains affiliate links. I receive a few cents if you click to my links and purchase. These few cents help with my fabric collection and or obsession.
Beth Ann and as always, Thank you for making my dream a reality ! !
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Quilt Block Pattern – My Kentucky State Block

Quilt Block Pattern for YOU

One set of our kids have recently moved to Kentucky and I’m loving our visits with them, it’s hilly, green and everyone is SO nice.  I pulled out one of my sate quilt block patterns. My Quilt Block for the State of Kentucky,   has a finished quilt block measures fourteen inches by fourteen inches. This Kentucky block has been added to my make quilt block list…soon.

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Kentucky State Quilt Pattern Block
Quilt Pattern Block Kentucky

This a quilt block made up of friendship stars.  To match the flag a bit, I made with a white background

Kentucky State Quilt Pattern Block

quilt pattern for the State of Kentucky

How to make Quilt Block Triangles

How to Make Quilt Block Squares

Cut 2 Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 2 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

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

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

Cut 2 Purple – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 2 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 2 Pink – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 2 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 17 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” X 6 ½”

 Sew as Shown

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Meet Beth Ann:
A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE her  BOOKS on Amazon and PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

At NO Additional cost to you, this quilt pattern post contains affiliate links. I receive a few cents if you click to my links and purchase. These few cents help with my fabric collection and or obsession.
Beth Ann and as always, Thank you for making my dream a reality ! !
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Quilt Pattern to Fall Into – My Autumn Night Quilt Block

Free Quilt Block Pattern to Make

Fall is here, ever  in Florida. I do kind of miss all the sweaters and getting out my cute boots, but this year let’s do the season with one of my quilt block patterns, Autumn Nights –  Finished quilt block size is twelve inches by twelve inches, yes it has a lot of pieces, but it’s not hard to piece. Lay out your colors, if you like, or do it all scrappy.  I have used fall colors to make this quilt block pattern, use what you have or like.

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quilt pattern autumn night  tutorial
Autumn Nights Quilt Pattern
This is a quilt
block which I would do all the piecing first.
Cut the parts
quilt pattern Autumn NightMake the triangles, lay them out and then piece the block together.
Tutorial how to make the quilt pattern Autumn NightGo unit by unit
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Tutorial how to make the quilt pattern
Cut 6 Yellow – 2½” x 1 ½”
Cut 6 Yellow – 1½” x 1 ½”
Cut 8 Yellow – 1 7/8”x 1 7/8”
Cut 8 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 2 Yellow – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 2 Purple – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 2 Yellow – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 2 Orange – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 6 Orange – 2½” x 1 ½”
Cut 6 Orange– 1 ½”x 1 ½”
Cut 8 Orange – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 8 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 2 Orange – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 2 Purple – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 4 Purple- 2 ½”x 1 ½”
Cut 4 Purple – 1½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 Purple – 17/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 17/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 20 White – 1½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 White – 2 ½”x 3 ½”
Sew as Show
Finished pieced block
 
quilt pattern autumn night tutorial

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Simple Flower Quilt Block Pattern

Flower Blooms in Fabric

Flower Quilt Pattern for you
Finished block size 8″ x 8″
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how to make a flower quilt block tutorial
Flower Quilt Pattern Tutorial
Cutting for ONE quilt block How to Piece Triangles

Cut 1 Pink – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″

Cut 1 White –
2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ 
Make Triangles
 
Cut 1 Red – 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
 
Cut 1 Pink –
2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ 
Cut 1 Dk. Green –
2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ 
Make Triangle
 
Cut 1 Pink –  2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ 
Cut 1 Lt. Green –  2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ 
Make Triangle
 
Cut 1 Dk. Green – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Cut 1 Lt.. Green – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
 
Cut 1 Purple –  2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ 
Cut 1 Dk. Green –  2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ 
Make Triangles
 
Cut 1 Purple –  2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ 
Cut 1 Lt. Green –  2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ 
Make Triangles
 
(You will have extra triangles left)  
If you’d like to from your block, 
Cut 4 Dk. Green – 1 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
Cut 4 White – 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
If you’d like a really fun block, change all the 2’s to 1 inch, 
that’s how I did it in the  picture.
 
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The Quilt Ladies quilt stories and quilt patternsMeet Beth Ann:

A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and
quilt patterns, 
SEE
her  BOOKS on Amazon
 and PDF download quilt patterns on
Etsy

At NO Additional cost to you,
this quilt pattern post contains affiliate links. I receive a few cents if you
click to my links and purchase. These few cents help with my fabric collection and or obsession. Beth Ann and as always, Thank
you for making my dream a reality ! !
www.bethanndoing.com
www.thequiltladies.com

 

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An Applique Quilt Pattern

Time for Some Flowers

Basket of Applique Flowers Pattern to you in moments
All of the applique quilt blocks have a Finished size of 11″ wide and 14″ high. Complete Patterns with 3 copies of each pattern included.  This applique quilt patterns can be use as shown and as patterns for paintings.  This Applique Baskets of Flowers is priced that all can afford to try, The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop
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Baskets of Applique Flowers Quilt Patterns
Applique baskets for flowers
Applique basket of flower by The Quilt Ladies
 
 A basic how to hand applique and fusible web section too.   Book has 35 pages. Download this Applique Pattern in moments to your Printer. SEE the Complete quilt pattern HERE and ONLY USD $5.00

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A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns,
SEE her  BOOKS on Amazon and PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

At NO Additional cost to you, this quilt pattern post contains affiliate links. I receive a few cents if you click to my links and purchase. These few cents help with my fabric collection and or obsession.
Beth Ann and as always Thank you for stopping

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