Showing posts with label Free Pattern. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Free Pattern. Show all posts

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Square Heart Quilt Pattern

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On a Whim...
in my sewing room I took out "The Box" all the odds-n-ends

free heart quilt pattern block tutorial

too good to throw away

free heart quilt pattern block tutorial


I chose a green with red flowers and a red paisley.
for one heart cut, 


Red is cut 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"


Green is cut 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"


Green is 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
free heart quilt pattern block tutorial



Sew the Red to the Green square 1 1/2 x 1 1/2", then add the 2 1/2 x 1 1/2"



free heart quilt pattern block tutorial


Cut Squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

free heart quilt pattern block tutorial

Sew to the ends and trim to 1/4" all around

free heart quilt pattern block tutorial

free heart quilt pattern block tutorial


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Monday, December 8, 2014

Quilt Pattern Lap Blanket from The Quilt Ladies

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Simple 4-Patch Quilt Pattern Top 50" x 50"

how to make a 4-patch quilt top tutorial

Pieced Blocks


Cut 62 - 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" squares
Sew into 4-patch block

How to make a 4-patch square, Instructions HERE
how to make a 4-patch quilt top

I'm using a dark border fabric

how to make a 4-patch quilt top tutorial

Lay your squares out and arrange as you like.


Cut 12 green - 2 1/2" x 8 1/2" Strips
Sew in between blocks.

Cut 5 green - 2 1/2" x 38 1/2'
Sew to the top and bottom

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Keep adding rows


how to make a 4-patch quilt top tutorial

The third row


how to make a 4-patch quilt top tutorial

The fourth row.




Cut 2 green - 2 1/2" x 42 1/2
Sew to the sides.
how to make a 4-patch quilt top

I added one border, you can add more !

Cut 2 Strips 4 1/2" x 42 1/2
Sew to the top and bottom

Cut 2 Strips 4 1/2" x 50 1/2
Sew to the sides.

how to make a 4-patch quilt top




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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Duck's Foot in the Mud Quilt Pattern

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I'm not a huge fan of tomorrow's holiday....I've never been, it's not an age thing, I just don't understand the reason ? Or WHY??

But, I do like quilt patterns and

here's one for you!

New to quilting? 
Break down Piecing is here for you too !

"Duck's Foot in Mud" 

Quilt Pattern

Pattern book HERE
Free quilt block pattern from The Quilt Ladies

8" x 8" 
Cutting for entire block

Cut 1 Lt. Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 1 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 1 Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 1 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 8 Assorted Colors – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 8 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 2 Lt. Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 2 Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 3 ½”

Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

 

Breaking the Pattern DOWN
Cutting for the entire block is above

this cutting is just for this unit
For the corner
Make 4 of this unit

Make your triangles – How to link

Cut 1 Lt. Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 1 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 1 Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 1 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 8 Assorted Colors – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 8 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Lay your pieces out and sew together each set as shown,
Sew those units into the block.


Cut 2 White – 2 ½” x 3 ½”


Do this 2 times

Cut 2 Lt. Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 2 Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 3 ½”



Sew rows into block
Free quilt block pattern from The Quilt Ladies


Tutorial and free quilt block pattern from The Quilt Ladies

If you'd like ALL
The Quilt Block Weekly Patterns
HERE




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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

The Same Quilt - Move colors Around so Different

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This is 2 different quilts, table toppers, but different because of fabric placement

Simple quilt block, machine pieced and hand quilted - HERE

simple quilt pattern

Pattern and how to is HERE for you  

how to make a quilted table runner





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Monday, July 21, 2014

Tote Bag Tutorial

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Years ago I worked at the public library in Sioux City, Iowa. They had wonderful canvas bags for the home delivery patrons and I based my pattern on what I remember about them.

how to make a tote bag tutorial

This post is large with LOTS of pictures and it's all here on ONE day !

nine patch quilt block

Cut 18 squares  assortment of colors – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Lay fabric and sew into 2, 9-patch squares

how to make a tote bag tutorial

Cut 2 lining fabrics for pockets – 6 ½” x 6 ½”

make a tote bag tutorial

Put patchwork and lining good side to good side and sew with a 1/4” seam allowance across the top of the patch work.
Fold lining back press, and

how to make a tote bag tutorial

Top stitch along the edge just sewn.

tote bag tutorial

Cut 1 piece of fabric -  35” x 14”
Cut 1 piece of fabric – 35” x 3”
Sew together to form the bag.

how to make a tote bag tutorial

Cut 1 Batting 35” x 17”
Layer, batting and bag. Lay flat and press if needed. This is the time to quilt your bag, by hand or by machine.


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I machine straight stitched mine.


Trim bag to = 34” x 16”

how to make straps for a tote bag

Cut 2 strips for the handles – 3” x 54”
Cut 2 strips of batting for handles – 1” x 54”
Press one edge of the handle in ¼” and the other edge press down 1” .


how to make a tote bag tutorial

Insert batting and fold fabric over, add top stitching.
how to make a tote bag tutorial


Lay the bag out and place pockets, measure as shown above,
Measure pockets in place, fold the pocket down and pin, sew with ¼” seam allowance.




Fold back up and press.


adding straps to a tote bag

Add handles, making sure they do not cross, pin and top stitch. Stop stitch about 2 inches from the top. Do both pockets.


tote bag tutorial





Extend handles out of the bag and fold the bag in half. Sew along the bottom and side seam.



Fold the bottom edge over to form a triangle, Sew side to side, trim. Do both sides.




Cut lining, 34” x 16” and fold lining in half and sew along the bottom and side, leaving 2-3 inches open to turn bag right side out.



Fold the bottom edge over to form a triangle, Sew side to side, trim. Do both sides.



Turn bag with the batting on the outside, insert lining good side to good side. Sew to the top edge using ¼” seam allowance.



Pull bag right side out,

Press top edge and top stitch.  Hand sew the lining opening closed.



how to make a tote bag tutorial

Add top stitching across the handles to hold them secure.





The Quilt Ladies Finished Tote bag.


tote bag tutorial



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