Quilt Pattern Block of the Month, Log Cabin Quilt Block Two

Log Cabin Free Quilt Block

Cut 2 Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 2 Green - 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Make the center 4-patch

Cut 1 Pink – 2 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the top

Cut 1 Pink- 3 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the right side

Cut 1 Blue – 3 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the bottom

Cut 1 Blue – 4 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the left side

Cut 1 Pink – 4 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the top

Cut 1 Pink – 5 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the right side

Cut 1 Blue – 5 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the bottom

Cut 1 Blue – 6 ½ “x 1 ½” Sew to the left side

Cut 1 Purple – 6 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the top

Cut 1 Pink - 7 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the right side

Cut 1 Blue – 7 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the bottom

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

Cut 1 Purple – 8½” x 1 ½” Sew to the top

Cut 1 Pink - 9½” x 1 ½” Sew to the right side

Cut 1 Blue – 9 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the bottom

Cut 1 Blue – 10 ½” x 1 ½” Sew to the left side

My Finished Block

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My First Quilt is Made of all Squares

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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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.

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Valentine's Red Table Topper Quilt Pattern for YOU !

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 ! 

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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
Links to KINDLE and NOOK too !

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Today is My Birthday

I'm going to indulge myself today !

Husband and I

My favorite walk on the beach

Love and Hugs with Grand's 

and their baby blankets  

Left Pattern - Right Pattern

My Rose Garden

My Quilts

And, my wonderful Quilt Ladies Book Collection !

I'm hoping for a year of happiness, health and more quilts. 

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Free Log Cabin Quilt Pattern Block Tutorial

 I've been collecting fabric's over the past bit, picking up things that I just like. 

I've been on a bit on over drive about things lately, so I decided to cut strips and just start.

Cut a random number of strips 1 1/2" wide and 2 1/2" wide

Sewed like width together and then cut them into strips, both 1 1/2" wide and 2 1/2 " wide.

Of course, I had to turn them into patterns after doing 3 or 4. So, here I go.

 I'll be sharing them ! Every couple of weeks.

Log Cabin Fun each block measures 10" x 10" 

for the entire set of 16

Cut 2 Pink – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 2 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Make center 4 -patch

Cut 2 Blue – 4 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew to the top and bottom

Cut 2 Yellow – 6 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew to the sides

 Cut 7Pink – 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 7 Gray – 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew as shown, top and bottom

Add sides

Cut 2 Blue – 8 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew to the top and bottom

Cut 2 Blue 10 ½” x 1 ½”

Sew to the sides.

My Finished Block

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This Quilt is NOT Finished....BUT

I hate to say, but, I use this quilt and it's not finished...

I even put the binding on it, 

because it fits a table I have and having it on it makes me happy.
It measures about 40" x 40" 

It's machine pieced 

and Not hand quilted YET ! 
Some day??? Maybe??

I'm showing the back, it's been washed a number of times, use a 1/4" seam allowance always, you never know what your quilts will be doing for you.

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Why Did I bring HIM along to Shop

Have you EVER tried or tried too hard to have someone understand something?  
I'm on my soap box !

I can see a shop from miles away that I must stop at, 
Husband? "You want to stop HERE?"

I'd love him to sit in the car, or look around, BUT when I say, "That's it!" don't question me,   I'm not the best at explaining "Why"  I like something.

I just know it when I see it.

This would have been perfect for our little kitchen area, he couldn't see it, or wouldn't.
I'm leaving his home next time !  Painted, new seat, pillow cushion ! 
Have I ever left anything alone ?

I'm stepping off my soap box.... and feeling better ! 

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