Sunday 4 September 2022

log cabin love






I recently made two log cabin quilts, similar but different. Both are modern renditions of a favourite of mine, the good old log cabin block, and both are made in similar fabrics & colour palette. And I'm sure you will agree, the simple construction of the log cabin block allows the prints & colours to really shine! 

And, keen to not end up with a backlog of finished quilt tops, I sent them both over to Leeanne from quiltmekiwi for some machine quilting.
For a change, I asked that both quilts have a more patterned panto to add another layer to the eclectic, busy patchwork ... dense quilting for a perfect more-is-more result... have a closer look ...

First up, Courthouse Steps
Loving all the colour blocking & fabric play happening with this quilt, totally inspired by Lorena over here or here. I'm super excited about all the fabric play happening over here on Leah's feed too, equally inspiring.

Beautifully quilted in an E2E pretty star pattern called 'compass rose' for the ultimate texture and wool/polyester batting for that soft, cuddly drape. Backing: Shell Cotton Sateen Ruby Star Society. Binding: a black & white stripe 'cos I do love a two coloured stripe to finish with AND, I think it works nicely with the B&W spot in the center squares. Finished quilt measures 55" x 55".






- close up of the quilting

















Scrappy Log Cabin
This is another value oriented scrappy log cabin quilt, and I’m super happy with the contrast of the multi-coloured prints vs the plains. This square layout has ended up with four darker prints-on-point squares,all nicely framed with a scrappy selection of lighter fabrics.
It's very much along the lines of a PDF quilt pattern I recently purchased from Annabel 'picnic in the park' and further inspired by an amazing rendition by Rachel from stitchedincolor.
 
Quilted in an E2E 'ikat' pattern. Backing: leftover wide backing floral, "optimistic" by AMH. Binding: I'm using a red tone-on-tone fabric, something that I thought would tie in nicely with my red centre squares and works gently without being too much of a harsh jump between the lights & darks. Finished quilt measures 55" x 55".
















I think one of the many special things about quilting is how much inspiration is shared.
And I love how many of us start in the same spot but end up somewhere completely different. 
Here's where I ended up - one idea, two quilts, and double the fun! 



Linking up with Cynthia for 'oh scrap' here
and with Kelly for NNT over here
and for this weekend's 'peacock party' with Wendy here

Thanks for stopping by, Linda

18 comments:

dutchcomfort said...

I love both the quilts, but I'm smitten by the 'ikat' quilting!!

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

both of them look great!

MissPat said...

Every time I see the log cabin in prints and plains, I want to jump right in and get started, but my studio is a jumble right now, so it will have to wait.
Both of these are wonderful, homey, comforting quilts.
Pat

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Both are so pretty, Linda! I love your mix of colors, and the black and white striped binding. Beautiful finishes!

Robin said...

So delightful! I love them both and the tighter quilting was a great idea.

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

Your scrap quilts never disappoint Linda. Thanks for sharing these lovely two with Oh Scrap!

Karen S said...

Excellent finishes and great quilting designs.
They both are gorgeous.

Susan said...

They are both such lovely quilts Linda! I can just imagine them on twin beds. I am inspired to make my now log cabin quilt. I'm adding it to my list!

Mystic Quilter said...

Both are super quilts! Beautifully quilted and I think my favourite design is Ikat on the Log Cabin.

gladiquilts said...

I love log cabins and am working on a “chevron” variation right now in reproduction fabrics, but you inspire me to try it using more contemporary fabrics. Yours are both lovely and I think the quilting choices worked out really well too!

Linda said...

Two beautiful quilts. Gorgeous colours and the two different bindings look great.

Quiltdivajulie said...

You do so well with your colors - these two are perfect examples of that. Always enjoy visiting your blog!

Ann said...

A treat to see two quilts with similar fabrics from the same block that look so different. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy them.

cspoonquilt said...

I love the colors in these logs! So refreshing!

FlourishingPalms said...

They're lookin' great, Linda! Seems like you finished them both so quickly, but then, I'm not accustomed to having my quilts quilted by someone else. Both quilting designs are beautiful, and your finishes with striped binding is perfect. I'm glad you opted not to add borders which would have distracted from the pretty pieced prints. Both are just lovely. Great work on your part!

FlourishingPalms said...

Darned Google! Ergh... made me anonymous. Sorry! Now I'm in Chrome, so you'll be able to know it's me. Anyway...

I said how much I love both these quilts, which it seems you finished so quickly, though I'm not accustomed to having someone else quilt my quilts. It's a nice idea, as I have four quilt tops waiting to be quilted! Love the quilting designs and that you added striped binding, and I'm really glad you didn't add borders which would have detracted from your pretty pieced prints. You did a great job with these!

audrey said...

These are so striking! VEry fun to end up with two finishes from the same start. Loving the bright, bold look to both of these and the stitching is wonderful! How interesting to change it up so they each have their own personality!

Preeti said...

Similar and yet so different. But both full of scrappy beauty. You must be so happy.