Floating Log Cabins in grey & plum
here's a few progress pics ...
April's little scrap quilt for my 'quilt the book' project is making floating log cabins, an improv idea from Jolene's book Scrap Quilt Diary, (no pattern but you can kinda work out what's happening).
My colour concept is simple, greys & plums with tiny pops of red, gold & blue. I've sifted through my small stash of Liberty scraps for small scale floral strips in varying widths, along with lots of soft greys.
And I'm teaming these up with 3" center squares cut from two panels on my Aunty Freda's blouse, years old but still in very good condition. I repeated some of the Liberty fabrics so ensure there was some kind of continuity happening. I aimed for (approx.)10" square log cabin blocks.
As I began adding sashing to my blocks using a gentle mix of creams, whites and whisper soft touches of pink, I remembered an early post from Cath @wombatquilts. She gave instructions for making LV filler blocks, so I made a few to give my log cabins room to breathe. Such a super way to use up to use little itty-bitty leftovers from my main blocks.
These extra blocks were (approx.)12" x 6" or so and allowed me to join up the quilt in an irregular pattern as well as help achieve that 'floating' concept.
Hm-m- I seem to have veered off track a bit but am super happy with where I ended up.
Until next time, Linda
8 comments:
What a lovely idea. These floating log cabin blocks are very delicate with their colouring. A good way to use those soft and pretty fabrics.
Soft and pretty are my words to describe these blocks, too, Linda! And such a great way to use some scraps as well. These look very enjoyable to sew up!
I do love that 'floating' Log Cabin concept, Log Cabin blocks lend themselves to that so well! Thanks for the link to Scrap Quilt Diary,
'No pattern but you can kinda work out what's happening' that's the best way!
This is simply delightful!
I too am smitten with your floating log cabins! The blocks look so different from the log cabins I'm used to seeing, all from color and value placement.
Nicely float-y, I'd say. So soft-looking. As always your color palette is distinguishable as "Linda." And what a good way to use and reuse small pieces. Beautiful!
Such a pretty quilt. I like the floating log cabins.
This log cabin is calm and gentle
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