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My big scrappy log cabins

9 years ago

Here are two log cabin blocks that I made with all those 1.5" scraps I've cut. They'll finish at 12" square. Kind of big, but kind of fun. And it keeps me out of the bars (just kidding). I guess I could stop at 8" or 10" square, if I wanted to. I do have a lot more of the shorter lengths. I could also start with a 2.5" square for the middle. I'm really having a good time using my stash and my scraps. It's much easier on the pocketbook too.


Comments (17)

  • 9 years ago

    I am chuckling here, Lois because I always tell folks that quilting keeps me out of the bars.

    liking those blocks.

    Theresa

  • 9 years ago

    Haha, Theresa. I guess it's only partially true, because I'm heading out to the kitchen now. Five o'clock is the official start of the cocktail hour around our house.

  • 9 years ago

    Log Cabin blocks are my favorite ones to make. If I was told I could only make one kind of quilt for the rest of my life that's what I'd pick. And I love scrappy. Can you tell I like it?

  • 9 years ago

    Love your blocks...you have inspired me to consider cutting my scraps, I'm not there yet, but I'm considering it as a project for my retirement years.

    V.

  • 9 years ago

    Beautiful ! I love log cabin blocks ☺

  • 9 years ago

    Nice, Lois! You could make some 6" blocks with your shorter strips and make a really unique LC layout.

    Donna

  • 9 years ago

    Donna, that's a really clever idea. I would never have thought of that. I could also use them for a border. I've got six of the big ones made already.

    Valarie, that would make a great retirement project. I agree, Rita, LC blocks are so versatile.

  • 9 years ago

    love those blocks!!

  • 9 years ago

    My kind of blocks. Have fun.

  • 9 years ago
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    Gorgeous! Sometimes I just feel tired and lose momentum. Or I end up fiddling with my other Hobbies & Have-to's. Maybe I should get train plane automobile directions to your place and show up with my stash-a-grande. You can whip up some quilts for us while I cook, garden and watch you for inspiration. (Is there a vitamin Q?)

  • 9 years ago

    You have made perfect light/dark Log Cabin blocks, Lois, and they are fantastic! Welcome to the addiction of scrappy. I've made a few 3" Log Cabins but no pictures yet.

  • 9 years ago

    Nice!!!!! I really like log cabin blocks, also.

    Petalique - I like the idea of a Vitamin Q... always helps me out!

    Sue

  • 9 years ago

    Here are the 20 blocks for my scrappy log cabin lap quilt. I may put a border on to make it a little larger, but maybe not. I really like the look of it as is. I think maybe a bright red binding. I checked, and there is a little piece of fabric from all 50 of the quilt projects I have made. The only exceptions are two Christmas tree skirts that I made. The fabric was very Christmassy and had metallic gold in it. I'm saving those for Christmas log cabins. (I still have a lot of strips left.)

  • 9 years ago

    Love it, Lois!

    Theresa

  • 9 years ago

    I have a cabinet full of 4" and 6" fabric sample squares. Thank you for inspiring me to make a scrap quilt that may get me out of this creativity and non-quilting slump!

  • 9 years ago

    Love your blocks, they are just grand!!!