And this week I decided I'd tackle another one.
My Housetop quilt top was made back in February 2024, definitely time to turn it into a quilt. I went a bit loosey goosey here, making my own version of a 'house top' quilt. It's a variation of the log cabin block obviously inspired by the Gees Bend quilters and their amazing quilts & the recent 'house top no.6' quilt from Windham Fabrics.
Love a quilt that's made from bits & pieces from past quilts, it was a real trip down memory lane. I recently read ... "This quilt is proof that scraps aren’t leftovers, they’re future quilts waiting to happen" ... and I guess it's sew true around here too!
Yes, it's a log cabin đź’–love affair on both the back & front - my gentle soft 'green' log cabin quilt top was virtually the same size, so I used it as a backing. I had this one quilted in a 'simply sunflowers' panto by Marita from quilters anonymous. It took me some time to settle on a binding, I usually tend to opt for something a little darker, a little more defining like a narrow but bold border. However, in the end I went with a light minty green solid, I love how it calms things down and ties the front and back together.
Yes, it's a log cabin đź’–love affair on both the back & front - my gentle soft 'green' log cabin quilt top was virtually the same size, so I used it as a backing. I had this one quilted in a 'simply sunflowers' panto by Marita from quilters anonymous. It took me some time to settle on a binding, I usually tend to opt for something a little darker, a little more defining like a narrow but bold border. However, in the end I went with a light minty green solid, I love how it calms things down and ties the front and back together.
until next time
Linda
This is wonderful. The pattern lets the fabric shine. I love that quote about scraps just waiting to become another quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe front and back tops look so good together. I usually choose a darker fabric for binding too but occasionally something that blends well in medium or light gets used instead.
ReplyDeleteYou are having fun!!! A log cabin affair indeed. And House Top No. 6 is a super design. Great finish front and back Linda!!
ReplyDeleteoh, nicely done, linda! i love your version of the "housetops" quilt. that is high on my list of makes once i'm doing starts again. heather ross's version had me completely smitten! yours is lovely. and what a surprise to have your soft green log cabins on the back. you're right that the binding ties them together nicely and finishes it all off well. love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight to see log cabins front and back! That is such a great idea. Love the quilting design.
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