The Quilt Ladies
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Fabric Sizes - Quilt Tips from The Quilt Ladies
The standard width of cotton is 40” to 44” if you purchase fabric that is not this wide, remember to purchase additional if you are doing a pre-designed quilt.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Applique Fix
I've started the applique and had to change one of the fabric's.
The one of the left is the original, and the right is what is going to be one of the flowers.
I couldn't get the fabric to turn, as it turned it frayed.
Yellow flowers center's finished.
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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
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Mini Quilt Show Saturday
Welcome to Quilt Show Saturday
Pulled out a box and this is what I found ! Some of my mini's
This quilt is about 6" x 6" outside square.
This one measures 5" x 5"
Along ago Valentine quilt. 6" x 6"
My first paper piecing quilt.
Be Kind to all,
Beth
Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection - See her books, eBooks and quilt pattern series, Little Quilt Ladies - HERE
Friday, April 29, 2011
Purchase Good Fabric Quilt Tips from The Quilt Ladies
Purchase the best quality 100% cotton you can afford. It is known as quilter’s cotton. I use the standard rule to wash all cotton as I purchase it. Wash, dry, iron with a dry iron, fold and either use or store.
Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection
Thursday, April 28, 2011
My Quilt Ladies Office is ALWAYS Open
I was asked a question, "How do you do it?"
I like this question,,
My calendar is my best friend, I write everything down, I've done this for years, I leave nothing to memory. I have notebooks full of lists, ideas, measurements, and recently I found one with an entire quilt shop plan from schedules, floor plans and advertising ideas. You know, I STILL hope that happens some day.
I make a daily list of what I'm going to do with The Quilt Ladies, writing schedule and sewing room time, each day. I may not leave the house, but I have some very long days, both on the computer and in the sewing room. When Husband is working, so am I. But, his 2 days off a week, I'm with him.
This is how my desk looks in my sewing room (I cleaned). I have everything on computer and have all back ups on memory sticks. I design from this computer, with fabric close.
When we travel I always have my laptop, it has many airline miles on it. This is one of my notebooks, I seem to like time with my computer. Just part of being a solo-business.
Here's my work horse computer, it has had a bit of trouble over the past year, but I love the room it's in and still do most of my writing from it. So, as I try to do it all, I make a daily to do list, set goals monthly, check them weekly and move them around if I have too. Read as much as I can about quilts and quilt trends.
Right, now I have a goal of appliqueing 2 pieces to my paisley quilt each day, but if I don't make it, I just try again tomorrow !
Be Kind to All,
Beth
Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection - See her books, eBooks and quilt pattern series, Little Quilt Ladies - HERE
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
A litte with a lot of Return
DL #2 picked up these frames for $2.00 and with lettering from the dollar store, paints she had, made wonderful windows. A little time, a little money and loads of creative ideas. Very nice.
Be Kind to All,
Beth
Monday, April 25, 2011
Quilt Ladies 52 Weeks, Week 27
52 Weeks of Quilt Block Patterns
Week 27
I love basket patterns and this one's for me, it's my "May Basket Stamp" May day is a fond memory I have of childhood, the making of baskets, knocking on a friends door and trying to run away before they see you. Here's my ALL grown-up basket.
Finished Block 16” x 16”
Cutting for 2 Purple Squares
Cut 7 Purple – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 7 White - 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 1 Purple – 6 7/8” x 6 7/8” cut block in half from corner to corner
Cut 6 White – 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”
Cut 3 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” cut block in half from corner to corner
Cutting for 2 Pink Squares
Cut 4 Pink - 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White - 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 6 White – 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”
Cut 1 White – 4 7/8” x 4 7/8” cut block in half from corner to corner
Cut 1 Pink – 6 7/8” x 6 7/8” cut block in half from corner to corner
Cut 8 Green – 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”
Cut 10 Pink – 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”
Cut 2 Green – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8” cut block in half from corner to corner
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