Last year I received a box of pieces and parts for a Half Log Cabin quilt.
There were 47 completed blocks...
...several blocks partially completed with 1.5 rounds and parts cut ...
...blocks with only one round...
... and some strips to finish the rest of the rounds.
There were also some centers cut and some fabrics. I don't normally know the name of the line of fabrics I use because I normally make scrap quilts; however, these all look like they are "Best of Morris" by Barbara Brackman. The lady who sent the box of pieces and parts said that her daughter intended to make a king sized quilt but I guess she didn't like it anymore.
Most places I donate comfort quilts don't want king sized so I decided to make two quilts - one with 48 blocks and one with 32 blocks on point.
I finished up the partial blocks.
I followed the color scheme of the rounds I saw in the completed blocks - mostly brown or black on first round, green on second round and blue on final round. I used the fabrics and strips provided as best I could.
I now have completed my goal of 80 blocks so now I just have to divide them up into two groups and...
...decide on layouts and then assemble.
This month the theme in my sewing space to move UFOs forward is "log cabins and variations" so that is why I chose to work on this box of goodies.
And sew on...
5 comments:
Love these fabrics in the half log cabins, Cathy--I recognize a lot of those that were in my old stash...i do love the colors...nice work hugs, Julierose
Having the pieces and parts cut out saves time but then having to figure out how to put it all together takes some pondering. You did a great job with this former UFO.
This someone-else-UFO is really getting whipped into shape at your house. Love the decision of 2 quilts instead of one. I've seen these prints before but can't tell you who is the designer. I'm not very good with that. Scrap usually don't carry their names around. Enjoy! ;^)
Great idea to make two smaller quilts instead of one big. Both will be beautiful quilts.
You'll have fun picking one layout from all these. Decisions, decisions.
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