Tuesday is the day for sharing our progress on our log cabin blocks. This is such fun and I can't wait to see how everyone else is doing!
The first photo is my test block....for this log cabin quiltalong hosted by JulieKQuilts.
The blocks are 4½". The strips are 1" strips and the centers are 1½" squares. And I think it is more fun if the centers are stored in a cute dish! I got the idea from Julie.
Second photo was at the sewing machine with the chain piecing of those little blocks. I am not pressing with an iron until the end like Julie suggested and it is what she does. Finger pressing goes a lot quicker!!
This is the photo I took last week when I was starting. Julie has directions on her blog. Piecing is done counter clockwise.
I have been making tiny log cabins before....but I go clockwise with my other log cabin blocks. AND I don't have the lights and darks....they are mostly mediums all scrappy. Now I am searching for darks and realize I don't have as many darks as I do mediums in my stash! But I will keep searching....I have my fabrics in various areas of my house!
I hope those reading about this will join in the fun! Here is the link to the post about directions:
http://juliekquilts.blogspot.com/2018/08/calling-all-log-cabin-loonies.html
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Smiles and hugs....Caryl
I love your baby blocks...such pretty colors!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie....this is fun and thanks for reviving the Log Cabin Loonies!
DeleteHow big of a project are you going for? Very cute so far;)
ReplyDeleteVicki...that is a good question? I haven't decided yet!
DeleteSo fun to see all your scraps ready to sew!
ReplyDeleteI am trying to cut a lot ahead so I am ready to sew more blocks. It is a fun project to have waiting for me at the machine!
DeleteThank you for commenting!
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