February 05, 2009

Confession of a Quilter

I have never made a log cabin block. Never - of any sort! This is one of the most basic quilting blocks I have yet to make. I browsed through flickr and found a few extraordinary examples of how amazing these blocks can be.
1. I found a quilt top today!, 2. my new log cabin, 3. Crazy Log Cabin quilt... HPIM0342, 4. log cabin

Have you made a log cabin quilt? I would love to hear your experiences, tips and tricks! I received in the mail last week a collection of vintage sheets for A Notion or Two swap for Amy. And she wants wonky log cabin blocks! I'm pretty sure I can figure this out - but having help is so much fun!

Hope your having a great day!
Blessing ~ Amy

PS - Feel free to link up to your projects in the comments - I would love to see your creations!
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19 comments:

  1. ArtfulifeFebruary 5, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    I love every single one! Can't wait to try it.

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  2. amylouwhosewsFebruary 5, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    I love all of those too. Please pass along useful tips when you get them! I helped my mom make a log cabin YEARS ago. Wonky ones? Oh boy. I'm excited to learn - it's the reason I joined this little bee!

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  3. audreypawdreyFebruary 5, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    I have made a few blocks always using this as my guide:
    http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/2008/04/for-dana-wonky-log-cabin-block-tutorial.html
    The only advice I can give with my beginner knowledge is to be careful to not have your seams on the last outer row of strips to close to the outside of the block. I try to have at least an inch width to the last row. I hope that makes sense!

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  4. TachaFebruary 5, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    wonky log cabins are so much fun and because they are supposed to be wonky so you can't really go wrong!

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  5. Abby and StephanieFebruary 5, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    I love log cabins because they really don't have to be perfect. I do "square" of as I go.

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  6. AmyFebruary 5, 2009 at 2:49 PM

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  7. AmyFebruary 5, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Jacquie has a nice tutorial here: http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/2008/04/for-dana-wonky-log-cabin-block-tutorial.html

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  8. ThimbleannaFebruary 5, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    I love those wonky log cabins and I really want to try one. Can't wait to see you make them!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    You'll be surprised at how easy they are. There are lots of wonderful tutorials, but I second the tallgrass prairie tute. You'll do awesome, I can't wait to see yours!

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  10. JessicaFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    I was always afraid of making a log cabin square...all of those seams looked like the perfect way to get a wonky square. Then I made one and got addicted...I haven't stopped since.

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  11. AmyFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    I love log cabins. I aspired to them when I started quilting. My second quilt was one and I just kept going.

    This is my first time on your blog and I am impressed, greeted by one of my favourite Dave Matthews songs too.

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  12. Jackie RussellFebruary 6, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    I love the log cabin block too! I am curently working on some wonky log cabin blocks, no rules to follow. You can see some of them on my blog http://JACKIESQUILTING.blogspot.com or visit http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com

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  13. UnknownFebruary 6, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Thanks for all the handy help friends! I hope to have my first log cabin block this weekend :)

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  14. Cheryl ArkisonFebruary 6, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    I'll be a detractor... I love the look, but I hate making them. They go together quite easily, but I find them a bit boring. Pros and cons. You get a good-looking quilt fast, but not a huge enjoyment in the process.

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  15. sewtakeahikeFebruary 6, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    Hi Amy, thanks for posting the pics of those quilts! They are all so beautiful but I especially like the one with the random sized blocks, very interesting to look at!

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  16. TipperFebruary 7, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    All beautiful quilts you found!

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  17. RebekahFebruary 7, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    I love all of your inspiration pictures! Good luck with the log cabin blocks

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  18. VickiFebruary 8, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Melly and Me has a good scrappy log cabin tutorial. I made a few log cabin quilts in 2007--here's one of them: http://www.flickr.com/photos/17723088@N00/2195087179/in/set-72157600038557403/

    I like your blog--I'm here thru Jacquie's Project Improv list.

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  19. Amanda JeanFebruary 11, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    i love log cabin blocks. they are something i wish i had more time to mess around with. they are so very versitle-the possiblities are endless. you did well on yours i see. :)

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