Log Cabin
in 30s reproduction fabrics and solids
65 x 65
I first saw Linda at Kokaquilts making the blocks. And she saw (and then I saw) Rachel at Stitched in Color's Circus Log Cabin and I was inspired and thought about making a Log Cabin like that. Then a day or so later someone with the Stashbusters group posted a link to Rachel's gorgeous Log Cabin and so I thought it was meant to be and stopped thinking about making one and made one.
I've been working with my 30s reproduction scraps so decided to use some bright 30s fabrics with a fruit theme as well as the few light 30s fabrics I have. I don't have many solids so I tried to match up fruits with solids . On the lighter side I first tried a couple of blocks with lighter solids alternating with a lighter solid but I didn't like that so instead alternated the light prints with a light Kona Snow. I use Snow or muslin with 30s a lot so happened to have some on hand.
Now that I've made a few more 30s scraps it's time to get back to the scrappier blocks I was making before I dropped everything and made this top. (I need to get back to weeding the gardens too).
And sew on...
10 comments:
I just think this came out beautifully; I struggle with 30's fabrics...but
yours look great with the solids...nice work hugs, Julierose
Oooh, I like this one! Great blocks high look so effective when stitched together.
Once you said fruit, it reminds me of the bright gum wrapper chains I used to make as a kid. Very happy and attractive.
I've been teased by both Linda's and Rachel's log cabins. I don't think I have enough solids to pull it off, but maybe blenders that read solid would work just as well. But first I have to clear some space to do anything.
Pat
Oh the fruitiness!!!!
What a beautiful quilt!!!
With the red center block it looks like a cherry on top of all the other fruit!
30s and solids, really gives it a bit of a modern flair. I love everything about this one, right down to that sweet pink gingham. love it.
Oh my goodness, Cathy -- I love this SO MUCH! What a cool take on a log cabin quilt! I can see why you were smitten when you saw others making them, and yours turned out just fabulous!
Isnt it great how quilty minds think, you saw this design on someone else's blog, then another and another, and then, it was meant to be! And didn't it turn out well!
Cathy, what a super version! I love the comnbo of 30's and solids, very creative. And such a "modern" way to pull those 30's fabrics into the here & now. Excellent. Oh, and thanks for the shout-out x
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