Friday, January 6, 2017

Log Cabins with Bea and Cecile

My first (by saying first, I am in no way implying that there will be more!) sew-a-long this year are log cabin blocks. Cecile (Patchwork Inspirations) and Bea (A Needle in a Haystack) are the hosts. Cecile with be posting the traditional blocks and Bea will take on the innovative ones.

I have decided to make a veteran’s quilt so I have chosen red, white and blue fabrics. 

I am going to make it in the potholder style (surprise, surprise), but am going to try a new technique. 

I am making 2” finished logs, so I start with a 2 ½” square directly in the center and then add my strips in a quilt as you go technique. 




It will need a little careful trimming before I bring the back around!

I cut my batting the exact size of the finished block, in this case 10 1/2". Then I will bring my back around to the front and make 20 “finished” potholder blocks. The new technique will be how I attach them together. I’m still working on that so stay tuned.

I accepted this challenge because we are only expected to make two blocks a week. I can do that, right? Do check out the link on both Blogs at the end of the month.


Thanks Bea and Cecile for the inspiration!

12 comments:

  1. How fun! I wish I didn't have so many irons in the fire right now! I am eager to see how you attach these blocks together with your new technique! And kudos for making it a Veterans quilt!

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  2. Enjoy your project! I pulled out a long in process log cabin and may get back to it soon. I'm looking forward to,your progress.

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  3. Oh you're very welcome Wendy ! You are using a clever method and i can't wait to admire your quilt !

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  4. You've picked a perfect QAYG method for these Log Cabin blocks! I look forward to seeing your new technique for finishing the edges. I love Log Cabin quilts and this one is already looking beautiful!

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  5. You are so clever--and I like the idea of making it a veteran's quilt.

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  6. sure 2 blocks a week...easy peasy....but i'll pass...lol

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  7. Wow Wendy, QAYG is already an interesting technique but I can't wait to see how you finish. Thank you so much for your participation.

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  8. I think this is a brilliant way to make the log cabins--should be a fun quilt!

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  9. Wendy, I am very impressed that you showed how you make your blocks. And they're great. I thought you meant that your entire block was going to finish at 2"!!! HA. The individual strips are 2". I get it. It's going to be great! Love the colors!

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  10. Your quilt is going to be awesome. I love that you're taking a classic pattern and using a different technique to challenge yourself. You're going to have great fun.

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  11. I'm starting today! yay - I'm glad you are doing it PH style. I'm so intrigued to try it one day.

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  12. Love the idea of a veteran's quilt! Can't wait to see how you put this one together :)

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