Monday, August 1, 2016

Gwennie Inspired Sew-a-long


I am making this in the potholder method whereby each step has to be quilted and bound before I can add the next border. The center and first border are hand quilted. I work in a marina/boatyard and July is our busiest month so I was so very thankful to Cathy for choosing something that I could do on the machine relatively easily. I took it a step further by simplifying the “log cabin” into simple “logs” along the sides with 4 little log cabin corner blocks.


Since I sort of cheated on the sides, I backed the strips with a “cheater cloth” print.  Then I used a vintage cowboy feedsack to back my corner blocks as it had an image of a sweet little cabin on it. Had to get those log cabins in there somewhere!


I used the background fabric from my center for binding to add a little continuity to this jumble!

Katy (Katy Quilts) has chosen “stars” for our next go round. I am really looking forward to seeing what you do with it! I am amazed at all your creativity! Please visit Katy Quilts to view the rules and see all the wonderful work.


I’m still having fun this one and I hope you are too!

I have so much to post about our annual show that ended yesterday, but no time this week to post. Do check out Cyndi's blog (Busy Thimble) as she will be posting too. More to come.

22 comments:

  1. coming along nicely wendy...and oooh the quilts were gorgeous...i love the colors in yours and know the workmanship is superb....

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  2. I love your interpretation of my theme of Log Cabins. Can't wait to see what you do next. Hugs.

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  3. what a great log interpretation! the backing fabric is great!

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  4. Your quilt is fabulous and I love seeing it evolve! The way you placed the corner log cabins gives that border a curved corner look - I love it! And, the back is so special!!!!

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  5. Oh my...I don't know if my choice goes to the top or the back ! I love them both !
    Awesome work as usual Wendy !

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  6. I like that you took the stripe background fabric from the center medallion and incorporated it into your border. Lots of interest.

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  7. I love those touches of the stripey background - so much movement is added! And I'm in awe of that potholder method...

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  8. The logs are not cheating! That was a great interpretation for a busy month.

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  9. Clever logs!! I really love the look of your potholder method. I'm so enjoying watching this quilt grow!!

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  10. Your logs are bright and fun with the striped fabric surrounding each one. It's a wonderful interpretation.

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  11. Very beautiful work, love your potholder method XXX

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  12. This is brilliant -- love the logs with the striped fabric, and your potholder method is so cool. In a couple of months, we'll all have a top to quilt, and you'll be done!

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  13. I think your potholder logs are the perfect frame for your center. Love that cheater fabric too!

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  14. I'm fascinated with your potholder technique. Your quilt will be done before you know it! Great borders and backing :)

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  15. I love this! Yours will be a two sided quilt with the way you are making it. I can't quite wrap my head around the potholder method, but you make it look good!

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  16. Brilliant Wendy - your work is so inspiring! Love the stripe sashing in there!

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  17. Wonderful interpretation of the log cabins! I like when the prompt is open to different ideas. Your potholder method is intriguing. You'll be completely done when the last border is done - very clever of you! Love those stripes in there!

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  18. Fun to use just the logs and then tuck the cabins in the corners.

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  19. It looks wonderful already. You could stop there and have a wonderful quilt. I'm so tickled for you that with each theme your quilt looks finished.

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  20. What a great interpretation for the log cabin round. I really like the striped border between each log.
    --Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)

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  21. LOVE your version!, especially the stripes continued out from the center!!!

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