My First Quilt Quilts Around my House

This is my first quilt

In the early 80's we moved to Burlington, Iowa, it's in the southeastern corner of the state on the Mississippi River and yes, I learned how to spell Mississippi.

I had done some blocks, some pillows and then I saw in the paper a class being hosted by the local quilt group. I remember it being expensive and how I agonized over it for days. but, finally signed up.

The teacher was "Liz Porter" at the time she worked for one of the magazines, Better Homes maybe, but is was a wonderful day and I learned so much.

It was a color class which meant nothing to me at the time, looking at the quilt today I didn't get the whole idea. Liz brought letters to add to each quilt to identify, I used my initials.

Hand quilting was so relaxing to me, I had no frame, just a dining room table, pinned it very well and quilted. I checked out library books on how to do everything. The quality of books we have now is crazy different from then.

I was approached to join the quilt group after the class. I think I was a rarity in the group a "new" member. I remember being laughed at when they saw my round corners on the quilt. I love these corners.This is my quilt, I curl up under it daily, it's washed all the time and it's just over 25 years old. It's never looked better to me.


And, if you are in the group in Burlington, IA. I'd love to hear from you ! ! 
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Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

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 Simple Little Quilt Ladies Patterns NOW on Kindle

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HERE is 3" x 3"

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6" x 6" Blocks

And 12" x 12"

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Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection 

and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

Brother Sewing Machine Arrived

Get it NOW !

Well, I FINALLY did it

After months of looking, comparing and reading most of the manuals on line. 

I made a purchase.

I was surprise to see a manual in print, but thank goodness I have it. 

All the pieces

After threading the machine, which took me a bit. My first stitches.

The plan was to drop the feed dogs and quilt, 

BUT, I love the stitching patterns, this machine has 70 ! I'm playing.

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

The Quilt Ladies Store - HERE,  The Quilt Ladies Books on Kindle – HERE, Little Quilt Ladies on Kindle - HERE

Block of the Month January

Here is the first month of The Quilt Ladies

2012 Block of the Month

HERE is all the info you need about fabric amounts, measurements. 
If you can't wait the entire year.
HERE'S  the EBook(pdf) to your printer in moments ! And on Kindle HERE

1^st Month

Block Center

Cut 2 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 2 Blue - 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Piece together to form a 4 patch

Cut 2 Rust – 1 ½” x 2 ½”

Sew to the top and bottom of the 4-patch

Cut 2 Rust – 1 ½” x 4 ½”

Sew to the sides of the 4-patch

First Outside Strip

Cut 12 White – 2 7/8” 2 7/8”

Cut 6 Blue - 2 7/8” 2 7/8”

Cut 6 Green - 2 7/8” 2 7/8”

Make Triangles

Cut 8 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½”

 Sew as shown

Second Outside Strip

Cut 4 White – 1 1/2” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 5 ½”

Sew as shown

Third Outside Strip

Cut 4 White – 9 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew as shown

Finished Block

Here is the entire pattern for you if you can't wait !

HERE  on Kindle

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

The Quilt Ladies Store - HERE,  The Quilt Ladies Books on Kindle – HERE, Little Quilt Ladies on Kindle - HERE

EBooks (pdf) Link takes you to The Quilt Ladies Store, you purchase the EBook, and download it to your computer and save or Print. if you like, 33 pages on 8.5 " x 11 page, complete "Getting Started" section and The Quilt Ladies, "How to do quilt binding" section.   The Quilt Ladies Store is 100% safe and secure. 

Kindle book, is delivered to your Kindle, all patterns, cutting instructions,  complete "Getting Started" section and The Quilt Ladies, "How to do quilt binding" section

Fish Taco's Quilt Ladies Kitchen

When Husband brings home a recipe from work.....

Well, after he talked it up, way too much. I tried it.

Fish Taco's

1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt

1/2 cup light Mayonnaise

1/4 cup chopped Fresh cilantro

1 oz package of taco seasoning mix

1 pound Tilapia, or other firm fish cut in chucks

2 Tbs. olive oil

2 Tbs. of lemon juice, bottle or fresh

1 package whole grain taco shells.

Mix together, sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the seasoning in a small bowl.

Combine tilapia, olive oil, lemon juice and rest of seasoning mix,

Coat fish with seasoning

 Cook, stir over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side. or until fish flakes with fork.

Fill taco shells with fish mixture,

Top with, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream mixture

Or as I like it. Salad, chips and fish.

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

The Quilt Ladies Store - HERE,  The Quilt Ladies Books on Kindle – HERE, Little Quilt Ladies on Kindle - HERE

Quilter's Valentine Pattern

A Quilter's Valentine

Let's make a little Quilt ! 
20" x 22"

You will need 9, 4-Patch blocks

Cut 36 squares - 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Sew together to form 4-patch blocks

Lay them out and like color placement.

Cut 6 Dark - 4 1/2" x 1 1/2"  

Sew into 3 Rows

Cut 4 - 2 1/2"x 1 1/2" 

Cut 6 - 2 1/2"x 4 1/2

Sew into 2 Rows

Sew all Rows together to form center of quilt

Cut 2 Dark - 2 1/2" x 16 1/2" 

Cut 2 Red - 2 1/2 x 16 1/2" 

Sew to the sides

Cut 2 Red - 2 1/2" x 22 1/2 

Sew to the top and bottom

Cut binding 88" x 2 1/4"

   

I'm going to TRY and do machine quilting on this, it's gong to be my TRY !

I'll share ! 

HAPPY VALENTINE'S 

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 

The Quilt Ladies Store - HERE,  The Quilt Ladies Books on Kindle – HERE, Little Quilt Ladies on Kindle - HERE

Quilt Ladies Book Collection

Had a VERY sweet email:  

"I'm all confused? Quilt Ladies books,  Little Quilt Ladies? Help ME "

Here I go ! 

"The Quilt Ladies Book Collection" is the stories of Mary Alice, Emily, Helen, Teresa and Jenny

Each book has a story and the quilt pattern they are making in that book.  The story continues book to book, but each title tells what the books about.

"Little Quilt Ladies" are patterns, no stories. Just Quilt or Applique Patterns.

NOW, I think this may help

Print books for "The Quilt Ladies Book Collection" HERE
For this post, new Valentine's Price ! 

EBooks (pdf) Link takes you to The Quilt Ladies Store, you purchase the EBook, and download it to your computer and save or Print if you like,  8.5 " x 11 page, complete "Getting Started" section and The Quilt Ladies, "How to do quilt binding" section.   The Quilt Ladies Store is 100% safe and secure. 

The Quilt Ladies Book Collection Valentine Pricing - HERE

Little Quilt Ladies - HERE

Little Quilt Ladies Applique Only Available - HERE

Kindle books,  delivered to your Kindle, all patterns, cutting instructions,  complete "Getting Started" section and The Quilt Ladies, "How to do quilt binding" section  

On Kindle, "The Quilt Ladies Book Collection" - HERE

"Little Quilt Ladies" - HERE

Not hard !