Thursday, February 12, 2026

Greek Key Log Cabin Top

It's a flimsy!
Greek Key Log Cabin
36 x 45

I was going to make Greek Key blocks as one of my Rainbow Scrap Challenge (RSC) projects to use 1.5 inch width scraps. January's RSC color was blue and February's is green. Between those two colors and neutrals I had enough pieces in the 1.5 inch width scrap bin to make a small comfort quilt top. 



And sew on...



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I have been winter sowing a lot of seeds. I sow native wildflowers as well as some hardy annuals that need stratification or cooler soil temps to germinate in pots on the deck. I have more to sow in pots before I start winter sowing some seeds directly into the gardens.  I noticed a big increase in some seed and bulb prices this year. Glad I ordered a lot of seeds on clearance last year from a variety of places. I briefly glanced through the Harmonized Tariff Schedule  and it appears that maybe tariffs have something to do with the price increases. 


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I finished two books. 

The Friend of the Family by Dean Koontz. " We exist now as we have always existed...forever in a mystery so strange and so profound it cannot be solved. Such is the world."

Falling Apart and Other Gifts From the Universe by Catherine Ryan Hyde.  It is not within our control to save everyone. 

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Oh joy! In the last few weeks I have received scraps, fodder and fabrics for comfort quilts from Ann D., Julie S., Barbara A., and Wanda D.  I am thankful. 

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During the winter we had some high winds. Some trees fell on an area in my new Perky Goth/Moonlight  garden right where I had planted some bulbs in the Autumn.  I have a chainsaw that can cut branches up to six inches. We also have big chainsaw I don't operate but I need to take it in for repairs to the pull cord. It needs a new one. My oldest son and I cleaned up what we could until chain saw gets fixed. 


Before. Branches look small in the photo but they weren't! Flags mark bulb area and also in that area was a wood trellis with Clematis. I need to make a new trellis. 




After. Waiting for chain saw repair to cut the bigger stuff but for the most part trees and limbs are off the planted area. 









 

10 comments:

Julierose said...

Neat Greek Key pattern, Cathy--I like the alternating blues and greens with the whites--nice work hugs, Julierose

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

sorry about that tree branch -they can be so large and really don't look like it until you start to work on them. I hope no damage other than the trellis - I'm looking forward to seeing your flowers

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

That Greek Key log cabin flimsy is sure pretty! What a great RSC block! Bummer about the tree branch. I hope no more branches fall on your beds!

Elle said...

Love the texture Greek Key style gives the quilt. Great work as always Cathy :-)

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

I LOVE that greek key!! I love that pattern, but with the blues and greens - its a stunner... and now I want one haha!!! Go you on the planting - hope all your seedlings pop up happy!

Mystic Quilter said...

Great Greek Key quilt Cathy - perfect having used the blues and whites in the blocks. Sorry to read and see the photos of your downed tree, hopefully it can soon be cleared and the bulbs begin appearing in Spring.

Sara said...

Beautiful Greek Key quilt. Wow - clearing up the downed tree is a lot of work. Hope you get that chain saw back soon.

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

I love your Greek Key top, Cathy! The blues and greens are so pretty together, and the blocks are a neat design. Looks like you will be ready to work in your gardens as soon as the weather is right for it!

grammajudyb said...

I like that idea. I don’t think I have seen that pattern. It’s very pretty.

Cherie Moore said...

Gosh, that tree is is causing a lot of work for you and I know your working to get the night garden started. I love blue and green so your top is right up my ally :)