For several years I've sewn along with Julie and other Log Cabin Loonies to make a log cabin quilt. I decided to join in again this year and thought I would use a box of civil war reproduction scraps.
But before I cut up all those scraps I decided to look at my UFO list to see if I had any UFOs that could benefit from those scraps. I found a box with some old Sunny Lanes swapped blocks. The swap took place back in February 2015.
In the box I had 15 blocks that finish at 12 inches. I also had a little baggie of four patch blocks that I think were from a different swap. My first thought was that I would make five more blocks and with a
4 x 5 layout that would make a quilt 48 x 60 which is kind of a weird size. Most of the quilts I donate or gift for adults are closer to 60 x 80. So...even though I didn't really feel like making 15 more blocks for a 5 x 6 layout and a quilt 60 x 72 I decided I would.
So on breaks from quilting or top assembly I cut enough of those cw repro scraps to make 15 more Sunny Lane blocks.
And after I had those parts cut and sewn I still had lots of scraps left so I started cutting up those cw repro scraps to make my log cabin blocks.
And then I sewed two rounds of logs on to my 48 log cabin centers.
I still need to add three more rounds in order to end up with a 10 inch finished block.
And now I have made 15 more Sunny Lane blocks, emptied a box and moved another UFO forward.
This complete block set will now go into the big "some assembly required" box with other block sets and will be made into a top later.
11 comments:
Hooray for YOU - TWO projects moved forward!
I had never heard of the Sunny Lanes block so had to check quilterscache.com and there it was. I LOVE the civil war fabrics and your color choices. That may be on my already too long list!! LOL
Oh your civil war fabrics are fabulous!!!
Goodness, what a lot of cutting and sewing you got done. I’ve never heard of Sunny Lanes either but I did Google it. So, another UFO being worked on. Well done!
Beautiful fabrics in your log cabin blocks! I had considered joining in with that quilt along but I have too many projects already started. (you really wouldn't understand) Where do you get all of your energy?
Love the Sunny Lane blocks, so pretty. I never heard of either before. I'm off to google it. Happy stitching!
Thanks for sharing your process, I enjoy reading about your reasoning and planning, inspiring and encouraging!
Oh my gosh! you are just so prolific! Love the sunny lane and the Log cabins - the pinks in the middle are so cool!
I too am in love with your fabrics! I have loads of 1800's reprints, and have quite a few UFO's in those fabrics. Those Pink beginnings for Log Cabin Loonies, love, love love!
There you go! Sunny Lanes is now a rabbit just waiting for you to pull it out of your hat! Abracadabra!
Love the idea of a box for "some assembly required" projects!
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