Showing posts with label Handmade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Handmade. Show all posts

Sunday, October 25, 2015

How to Hand Piece a Quilt Block

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Let's do some hand piecing of a quilt block 

I hand piece or hand quilt EVERY Monday at my small group quilting group. Really...I'm just to lazy to get my sewing machine up to class, plus then I couldn't walk over. A new member last Monday and she asked LOTS of questions about hand piecing. 

So, I'm re-posting my basic hand piecing class,  first posted in 2010.

I feel all quilter's should at some time do hand piecing, I know you think I'm nuts, but it brings me back to the tradition of what quilters are all about. I try to do one every year or so. Your piece need not be a huge project, but please, try it.

This is my travel quilt box, would you believe it's an old Ethel M Chocolate box from Las Vegas about 25 years ago. It has everything but scissors, you just can't travel with them anymore. I have gotten into the habit of keeping it all together. This box has been on many vacations, fishing trips and even at baseball/football games in many towns, when the boys still lived with us, they are 35 and 33 now ! 


hand piece a quilt

Cut an assortment of fabric, 
For one block you will need
8 - 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"
and
4 - 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
I just cut a pile of each and put the colors together as I piece.

marking lines to hand make a quilt

Mark a 1/4" seam line on fabric back, I use a ruler and pencil.

hand stitch a quilt

Knot your thread and do a rocking stitch. After a bit you will not need the line, notice my thumb,
 I use it as my measurement guide, some add a mark on their nail, but I don't like mess up my nails, aka manicure !

how to hand piece a quilt block

I use a thread about 18-20 inches long and string piece, knotting at the beginning and end of each block. Finger piece them open.

sewing a quilt by hand
Draw seam line if needed. Place good fabric to good, pin and sew.

how to hand piece a quilt



Open and finger press. Add 2 1/2" x 1 1/2' to side.
how to piece a quilt
Draw sewing line, Pin and sew on line,

hand piece a quilt

Finger press to the outside.



how to hand piece a quilt block

Take 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" and draw sewing line on each end, sew to 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" Do 2 times.
how to hand piece a quilt block
Draw seam line if needed. Place good fabric to good, pin and sew.

how to hand piece a quilt block

This is the back of my hand pieced block.


how to hand piece a quilt

Two finished blocks, each block has a finished size of 4"

Take some time, don't take it all to serious, pick a comfy chair, good light and just have some HAND piecing fun.

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Blue and White Hand Quilted Quilt by Me - The Quilt Ladies

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I've learned through the years that the way to a Quilter's heart is through hand quilting. 

This is my, "I can talk the talk AND quilt the quilt," quilt. 

I've seen grown woman, sigh, giggle and try to hold their fingers back from touching this quilt. www.bethanndoing.com

blue and white quilt in squares

It started out as a baby quilt, but it has been put to work as my opening for most speaking.
I can HAND quilt the quilt ! !


blue and white quilt in squares

Read about All of Beth Ann’s Books
Beth Ann is a Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her books and quilt pattern books


SEE Beth Ann’s BOOKS on Amazon and
PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

www.bethanndoing.com
www.thequiltladies.com


Friday, September 23, 2011

Carrot Quilt

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Mini Carrot Quilt
Carrot Quilt
This is a pattern from the 80's and I think everyone did one.
Mini Carrot Quilt

Machine pieced and hand quilted.


Mini Carrot Quilt


Carrot Quilt

I still love this background fabric.

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Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection, See her books, eBooks and quilt pattern series, Little Quilt Ladies – HERE    

Friday, September 16, 2011

Pink Applique Flowers on Patchwork Squares

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Pink Applique Flowers 

Pink Applique Flowers on Patchwork

Machine pieced quilt, hand applique and quilting.  When you first try applique try something small so you can see results quickly.

Pink Applique Flowers on Patchwork Squares

Quilt measures 12 " x 14"

A fun project

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Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection, See her books, eBooks and quilt pattern series, Little Quilt Ladies – HERE     

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Quilts Pattern used in Stain Glass Windows

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 Thank you all for asking about the stain glass.  These are on the windows in our
family room/guest room. I did three of them.

Stain Glass Windows in Picture Frames

Window One

I've taken stain glass classes and I love the idea of it, but the doing the whole hot thing, is not for me. I designed the patterns, cut the glass, and on purchased frames I laid out the pieces, glued them all down (glass glue) and grouted them with gray grout.

Quilts Pattern used in Stain Glass Windows

Window Two

Stain Glass Windows in Picture Frames

Window Three

Stain Glass Windows in Picture Frames

Each frame measures 32' x 32' and they are very heavy.
They are hung with screws through the frame, so they can't fall.

Stain Glass Windows in Picture Frames

The natural light comes through them all day and all are on the same light switch for night, making them glow.


Stain Glass Windows in Picture Frames


Stain Glass Windows in Picture Frames

One of my favorite blocks, the glass is wonderful.


Stain Glass Windows in Picture Frames


Stain Glass Windows in Picture Frames

You can do so much with quilt blocks.

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