Tuesday, July 12, 2011

How to make a Sea Shell Necklace Christmas in July

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 Christmas In July with
The Quilt Ladies How to make a Sea Shell Necklace


How to make a Sea Shell Necklace

When we are in Florida I see these all around, so this past visit I decided to do it myself.

Sea Shell Necklace

The holes in them are natural, wash them really good, before you pack them and after you unpack. 

Sea Shell Necklace

Let them air dry,in the sun is best, turn them over and let the other side dry too.
How to make a Sea Shell Necklace

Apply at least 2 coats of satin varnish to all side of the shell, let dry between coats.
How to make a Sea Shell Necklace

Add a chain
How to make a Sea Shell Necklace

or ribbon you like and wear. You can add as many as you like !

Sea Shell Necklace

I love the little one, wearing it now.
Remember, your trips always, charms, beads, something small on a chain.

Happy Christmas in July


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Friday, July 8, 2011

Turn your Quilt Fabric over and See what YOU Have

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Welcome to Quilt Show Saturday
Turn your Quilt Fabric over

Each block measures 5" x 5" and are set on point.
Turn your Quilt Fabric over and See what YOU Have

My plan had been to use the soft green for the off blocks, but it just didn't look right.
Turn your Quilt Fabric over and See what YOU Have



Turn your Quilt Fabric over and See what YOU Have

I turned over the fabric and used the back, I love it !  Keep looking at things differently. bethanndoing.com
I am the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection
and Little Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

How to make a Rice Bag

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Christmas in July with
The Quilt Ladies
Rice Bag
This is one of the things you think you will NEVER need or want  ! ! 

I need it and I want it. 

Make one for everyone and for yourself. 

It's simple white non-cooked rice in a bag, warm it in the Microwave and you have a heating pad. I use it all year around.


I like to use Flannel, but cotton and fleece work too
Cut  8 Flannel Squares - 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"
Cut 2 Cotton Squares 2 7/8' x 2 7/8"

Make Triangles - How to HERE

How to make a Rice Bag

You will have 16 squares


Christmas in July How to make a Rice Bag

Piece them into 4 rows, 4 in each row.

Christmas in July How to make a Rice Bag

Sew the rows together.


For the Rice Bag

Cut a piece of fabric 9" x 28" 
Fold in half and press

Christmas in July How to make a Rice Bag

Sew both of the long sides together,

Christmas in July How to make a Rice Bag

Using a 5/8" seam allowance

How to make a Rice Bag

Turn the bag right side out, pull corners out and press

How to make a Rice Bag

Top Stitch 1/4" around sides, and bottom.

Fill bag with rice. (I use the cheapest I can find)

I put 6 Cuts of White right in mine (try it and add what you like)

Christmas in July How to make a Rice Bag

Turn in the top edge and pin and top stitch across the top.
Mine is turned in about 2 inches. I like it firm.

How to make a Rice Bag

Cut 2 Flannel pieced 12" x 8 1/2" 
(if you didn't make you bag as firm add fabric to length here)

Sew one to each side

How to make a Rice Bag

Press the edge under and fold over, press.

Top Stitch both sides.

How to make a Rice Bag

Fold one of the edges, right side to right side over to the center of the patchwork.

How to make a Rice Bag

Fold the other edge over 1 1/4" and sew both of the sides closed.

How to make a Rice Bag

Turn bag right side out.

How to make a Rice Bag

Fill Flannel bag with Rice Bag

How to make a Rice Bag

You can add a Velcro here to hold closed, BUT I leave it open,
so my foot can get inside of it in.... NOTHING better.



The Finished Rice Bag.
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HAPPY Christmas IN July

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and Little Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns

Friday, July 1, 2011

Happy Fourth of July with a Red, White and Blue Quilt

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Happy 4th of July 

Red, White and Blue Quilt

I think the no fail colors in quilts are Red, White and Blue, they just go together.

Happy Fourth of July with a Red, White and Blue Quilt 

This little quilt is from my Crazy period. The little blue and white square are finished size of 1/2" x 1/2"   The picture shown above measures 5" x 5"


Happy Fourth of July with a Red, White and Blue Quilt

I machine pieced
Happy Fourth of July with a Red, White and Blue Quilt
And Hand Quilted.

Have a safe and Happy 4th

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

How to make a Square Quilt with ONLY Square's, Part 3

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It's ONLY a Square
Your quilt top will be finished

See Part 1 HERE  and Part 2 HERE

With the center of the quilt finished, next will be the outside borders.
How to make a Square Quilt with ONLY Square's, Part 3

Cut 2 (Darker Color) 34 1/2” x 3 1/2”
Sew to the top and bottom of the center
How to make a Square Quilt with ONLY Square's


Cut 2 (Dark Color) 40 1/2” x 3 1/2”
Sew to each side of the quilt.

How to make a Square Quilt with ONLY Square's, Part 3

Cut 1 Red – 1 1/2” x 40 1/2”
Cut 1 Black – 2 1/2” x 40 1/2”


How to make a Square Quilt with ONLY Square's
Sew together and sew to the TOP of the quilt.
How to make a Square Quilt with ONLY Square's, Part 3

Cut 1 Red – 1 1/2” x 43 1/2”
Cut 1 Black – 2 1/2” x 43 1/2”

Sew to the Right side
How to make a Square Quilt with ONLY Square's, Part 3

Cut 1 Red – 1 1/2” x 43 1/2”
Cut 1 Black – 2 1/2” x 43 1/2”

Sew to the Bottom of the quilt

How to make a Square Quilt with ONLY Square's, Part 3
Cut 1 Red – 1 1/2” x 46 1/2”
Cut 1 Black – 2 1/2” x 46 1/2”

Sew to the LEFT side of the quilt


How to make a Square Quilt with ONLY Square's, Part 3

Cut binding 2 1/2" x 160

Your quilt top is finished ! !  That wasn't hard.....

Remember, take each step one at a time and enjoy the process !
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