Elizabeth Smith, Quilted Story Designs

Elizabeth Smith, Quilted Story Designs Quilt pattern designer, author, and goat herder. Bringing joy through handcrafted goods.

Hot off the press! I spent the past month putting together some Bible study journals. I saw a need not only in my own li...
12/26/2023

Hot off the press! I spent the past month putting together some Bible study journals. I saw a need not only in my own life but from others and now here they are:

📖 Prayer and Bible Study Journal: this journal includes space for reflections on gratitude, worries and readings. HTTPS://www.Amazon.com/dp/b0cqxs9kkr

❤️365 Days of Gratitude: I think that one of the best ways to have a heart of thanksgiving is by reflecting and writing statements of of gratitude daily. HTTPS://www.Amazon.com/dp/b0cqh7d29y

🥾Peace on Life’s Path: this is a guided Bible study journal with reading passages and prompts to encourage you to reflect on God’s plan for your life. HTTPS://www.Amazon.com/dp/b0cpwh7knn

Have you joined my newsletter The Weekly Stitch at Liberty Oaks? My subscribers get the latest scoop, inside stories and...
11/03/2023

Have you joined my newsletter The Weekly Stitch at Liberty Oaks?

My subscribers get the latest scoop, inside stories and activities around the farm and so much more! All before I post on social media!

I've been know to give away a free pattern occasionally as well!

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Busy weekend! on Friday. We got to pet German Angora goats, and brought home some of their soft fleece to play with! Th...
10/30/2023

Busy weekend! on Friday. We got to pet German Angora goats, and brought home some of their soft fleece to play with! Then off to the markets on Saturday. Columbus country market in the morning and I went to the Quilt market and saw the beautiful winning quilt as well as some of the latest quilting trends. Want to know what I found out? Sign up for my newsletter! Link in bio.

I'm going to be "straight" with you about using your rotary cutter. Cutting accurately greatly affects your finished qui...
10/18/2023

I'm going to be "straight" with you about using your rotary cutter.

Cutting accurately greatly affects your finished quilt.

Here are my tips for getting a straight, accurate cut every time:
✔️ Apply the right pressure. This one is probably the hardest but it's the most important, I think. To get straight cuts pressure needed to be applied straight down on both the acrylic ruler and the rotary cutter. If not, the ruler will slide and the rotary cutter won't cut all the layers.

✔️Use only one measurement device. Inches are printed everywhere, the acrylic ruler and the mat. Choose one to measure your fabric pieces and stick with it. There can be small variations between these measuring devices which can cause your fabric pieces to be inaccurate. I almost always prefer to use my cutting mat as my measurement device.

✔️ Use a sharp rotary cutter blade. Need I say more? A sharp blade cuts better.

Happy Quilting,
Elizabeth

I see and hear it all the time, "What is your number one advice for beginners?" Frankly, I could get technical but I'm n...
10/17/2023

I see and hear it all the time, "What is your number one advice for beginners?"

Frankly, I could get technical but I'm not going to anymore. My #1 is to JUST START. Sit down at the sewing machine and sew some squares together. Get stuck? Go to youtube. Not sure how to get started? Check out Craftsy (they have some awesome beginner classes) or take a trip to your local quilt shop.

I hear a lot of excuses, mostly around time and not knowing how. Contrary to popular belief, there are no quilt police! Want to know how the award-winning quilters got so good? They started, they practiced. You can too.

Here's how I can help.
✔️ Download my FREE Quilt In A Weekend planner and schedule a little retreat. We all need some time to ourselves and this way you can make something to give in the process.

✔️Pick a pattern you like. A popular in my shop is the Patchwork Toddler Quilt pattern. It's simple and small.

Don't give up. Just like any other hobby, quilting takes practice.

Happy quilting,
Elizabeth, Links in bio.

Introducing the Starry Night Quilt pattern! This simply gorgeous sampler of pinwheels and stars is one of my favorites b...
10/16/2023

Introducing the Starry Night Quilt pattern! This simply gorgeous sampler of pinwheels and stars is one of my favorites by far to sew and quilt. You need to have this quilt pattern in your collection:
🤩Quick to make up. The fast and easy construction makes this a quilt you can make on a weekend.
🤩Versitile. Since this quilt only uses two contrasting colors it will be easy to mix things up. Pick your two favorite fabrics and get started.
🤩Perfect size. This quilt is large for a lap quilt, making it perfect as a throw or on a bed. It will make a great gift this Christmas for anyone on your list!

Add it to your pattern library today! libertyoaks.etsy.com

Are you starting to think about Christmas presents yet?As a maker, I like to make as many homemade presents as I can, so...
10/13/2023

Are you starting to think about Christmas presents yet?

As a maker, I like to make as many homemade presents as I can, so I start planning around this time of the year. Homemade presents are unique and special. A quilt is also useful.

If you have quilt-making on your list of presents this year... check out my Quilt In A Weekend planner. When you can make a quilt from start to finish in one weekend, making two or three for the special people in your life seems like no monumental feat. Plus, you get a special weekend retreat with just you and your sewing machine.

Get the free download today when you sign up for my mailing list. liberty-oaks.ck.page/quiltinaweekend

I love goat's milk soap! I probably will only use it for the rest of my life as long as it's an option. It's pure luxury...
10/12/2023

I love goat's milk soap! I probably will only use it for the rest of my life as long as it's an option. It's pure luxury on my skin and my clothes (yes I make goat's milk laundry soap too). Here are a few of the reasons why I love it so much:

1️⃣It's so moisturizing! I use my hands so much they tend to be prone to dryness. The goat's milk soap renews the softness in my hands and the rest of my body.

2️⃣It's soft and safe for even the most delicate laundry. This is the point where I first fell in love with Goat's milk soap. I put it in with my laundry soap and found that my clothes were soft and clean without the extra chemicals in laundry detergents. Goat's milk soap is safe for quilts as well. My laundry soap recipe is also super good a removing stains, so my well-loved quilts are not only cuddly soft, but also super clean.

3️⃣It's long-lasting. I have a bar at my sink that I put there months ago. It looks hardly used, even though I use it almost every day.

Interested in trying out some Goat's milk soap for yourself? Buy some now in my shop.
libertyoaks.etsy.com

Not quilt related but these little chickens are just the cutest!!! I just had to share.
10/11/2023

Not quilt related but these little chickens are just the cutest!!! I just had to share.

There are a plethora of acrylic rulers out there. They come in all shapes and sizes, and for a long time I was convinced...
10/11/2023

There are a plethora of acrylic rulers out there. They come in all shapes and sizes, and for a long time I was convinced that I only needed one... the one I used to as a straight edge to cut fabric with my rotary cutter.

Not too long ago I realized that having a square ruler can be very handy in making blocks square. You only need one or two as an 8.5" square can be used for anything smaller, although I like having a 6.5" square for my smaller blocks.

The key to getting things squared up is to use the diagonal lines printed on the ruler. You will want to not only line up the straight edges as best you can but also want the diagonal to line up.

Do you have to square up all your blocks before you sew them together? By all means, no, it's not necessary. When you're starting out, it might be helpful, but I've noticed that as I get more precise in my initial cutting and piecing, I have no need to square up any of my blocks because they are already very square.

Happy Quilting,
Elizabeth

We've had some interesting visitors to our forest in the middle of nowhere. I've seen this beautiful grey crane several ...
10/09/2023

We've had some interesting visitors to our forest in the middle of nowhere. I've seen this beautiful grey crane several times, but this was the first time I captured him on camera. I love seeing all the diverse wildlife out my window. It's so inspiring.

Do you get any interesting visitors to your backyard?

Introducing my new October scent, Rustic Woods! With hints of to***co, cedar, smoked nutmeg, and vanilla, this scent br...
10/05/2023

Introducing my new October scent, Rustic Woods! With hints of to***co, cedar, smoked nutmeg, and vanilla, this scent brings to mind a fall walk deep into the woods. I lightly scent my soap, so the the memory of warm rustic woods will embrace your nose without overpowering your bathroom.

My scented soaps are made in small batches and in limited quantities, so you will want to get it before it's gone. Shop now. libertyoaks.etsy.com

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