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Quilt Ideas With Blocks Given So Far In Two (2) Layouts. More layouts are given on individual block pages, using the specific block for that page.
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This 12 block project series is a log cabin frenzy! All blocks are finished at 6", and the patterns should print at 6.5". The approximate finished size for this quilt is 34" x 42", as it is outlined in this project. Should you decide to make it larger, options include: Enlarging the block size or making four (4) blocks of each pattern to create one larger (12" finished) block. One pattern for this Block Series project is to be published until a total of 12 patterns have been issued for 2005-2006. This quilt is a great way to use up scraps from your stash!
Paper-piece each pattern using your favorite technique. It is recommended that you leave the paper foundation used for paper-piecing in the quilt blocks until the entire quilt top is finished, in an effort to keep each block from stretching (as we are dealing with a lot of bias edges). Once the top is complete, remove the paper foundations, then quilt it.
Instead of using paper (and having to remove it!) as a foundation, it
is possible to use a non-woven, lightweight foundation that remains in
the quilt. These lightweight, inexpensive foundations (often
called interfacings) are
readily available at quilt shops and also in fabric departments of
most national chain discount stores. I would not recommend
using a non-woven foundation, however, if you plan on hand-quilting the project
(too many layers to quilt through!).
The Log Cabin Quilt blocks have been designed so that
they should each print from your browser at 6.5".
This size allows each pattern to print in its entirety on one page. If you cannot get your pattern to print at this size,
either use a copier to enlarge/reduce them to the proper size or simply
e-mail me for my snail address, then send me a SASE and I'll send you
a copy of the pattern.
Here are a few guidelines regarding this project:
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Fabric selections. 100% cottons. This is an excellent project for you to use up all of those scraps! Or you can use FQs that you have collected. Or, if worse comes to worse, you may have to go shopping to buy new fabric.
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Fabric colors. Any fabric colors can be used. The most important thing to remember is to make each "half" of the block contrast. Refer to the border to the left. Notice how the center is red, the bottom "half" are blues and the top "half" are pinks? This block has good contrast.
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The quilt. So, what's this quilt going to look like when finished? Well, it's going to be entirely made up of log cabin blocks, however the blocks themselves do not have to have the same layout as shown in the samples. You can choose any type of layout that you want. Additionally, you can even add a sashing for the blocks (Attic Windows would look great), however the quilt size given above does not include a sashing.
Have fun!
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