When designing and drafting your own patterns, remember to add ¼” inch on each side of the block before cutting:
2 inch finished square will be cut 2 ½” x 2 ½”
3 inch finished square will be cut 3 ½” x 3 ½”
and so on !
The Quilt Ladies
Monday, June 6, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Spring Table with Red Table Topper
Spring Table
A simple square is always a good thing in quilting. I cut 2" x 2" square.
A good wall hanging and table center piece.
Be Kind to All,
Beth
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
How to make a Square Quilt with ONLY Squares
Received a phone call from a very dear friend who’s taken the plunge and is learning how to quilt. HERE – is how she started. The next question is, “How do I do a quilt top? ”
I know when you see a finished quilt it can seem very overwhelming. I’m going to walk you thought making a quilt top over the next few weeks.
Remember, “It’s Only a Square” Finished Quilt Size: 46”x 46” 1 yard of each color will be more than needed to do this project.
Cut 160 – 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” in assortment of colors (I used a dark, medium and light) approx. 1 yard of each color !
Lay out each block before sewing it together, there is no right way or no wrong way. I’ve included some examples of color placement, these are examples, have fun move colors around and you will need 16 blocks. Use a ¼” seam allowance and press your seams to one side.
Lay out 3 in each row
And do 3 rows.
You will need a total of 16 pieced block, so have fun, move color around, here is just a few examples:
Take a few weeks and I'll walk you through putting the block together with sashing and borders, let's say 2 weeks ! Keep checking back !
So, get the fabric out, get cutting, piecing and let's make a quilt top !
Be Kind to all,
Beth
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Cutting off Points - Quilt Tips from The Quilt Ladies
When sewing a quilt block row together there is nothing worse than opening it up and seeing that you chopped off the points of your triangles, make sure to pin your rows and sew on the side that you can see the most points, if you need to fudge your 1/4” seam allowance, now is the time to do it, and when I say fudge I mean by 1/32 or 1/16, just a bit !
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Saturday, May 21, 2011
Quilt Show Saturday From the Box
Welcome to Quilt Show Saturday
I was looking for a very old quilt that was in the things from Husband's grandmother.
And I didn't find what I was looking for, I'm sure I will, but did find this.
I did this long ago, I had won the little quilt fabric squares at a quilt guild meeting.
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, May 20, 2011
Seam Allowance Quilting Tips from The Quilt Ladies
Use a ¼” seam allowance, this will make your blocks uniform from block to block.
You will need to get to know your machine. Place a ruler under the presser foot, move the needle to the ruler and check your seam allowance. If your presser foot does not have a ¼” mark, place a small piece of masking tape on the plate of your machine to use as your ¼” seam guide.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Quilt Stash - Quilting Tips from The Quilt Ladies
All the fabrics that are purchased and not used, is your stash. I’ve been using my stash more this past year. I purchased these fabrics because I liked them and I still love them today. I keep all large scrap pieces from quilts I’ve made in the past, say 10” x 10” and larger. I keep nothing smaller, I don’t have the storage space needed
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