Log cabin finished

8 years ago

This is another top made by my mom. She wasn't able to handle large quilt tops for several years before she passed away two years ago, so I estimate this top was finished 8 - 10 years ago. I assembled backing and cut batting back in Jan. or Feb., then for some reason put it away again. When DH's family drew names for Christmas, I got his older sister's name. Sister J was very fond of my mom so I decided to quilt it and it will go to her for Christmas. It's 80 X 92 and is the largest quilt I've quilted in a long time! I did a meandering stitch all over.

I did some dumb things so it was a challenge to quilt. First, I made backing that is dark green with a strip of light tan on one side. I think I was just trying to use fabric I had on hand. I decided to use dark green thread in the bobbin since most of the back is dark green, but the quilting really stands out in the light section. (Not really a bad thing, just not subtle LOL.)

I also made a perpendicular seam when I sewed that tan strip to the backing, so that caused quilting challenges.

And evidently I loaded the batting sideways because I was fighting with it the whole time to make sure it stayed straight since I only had about 1/2" extra on the sides. But, I have a nice big piece left over for the next quilt!

Donna

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Char

7 years ago

I enjoy log cabins as well. For some reason log cabin quilts seem the most welcoming to me. My mom passed away last October after a short illness. She spent her last hours in the hospice unit at the hospital. They covered her with a beautiful log cabin quilt, very much like yours Donna, that I am sure someone donated. I think my next project will be a long cabin quilt to donate to that hospice program.

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User
8 years ago
Wonderful log cabin, Donna. And believe me, no-one is going to notice what you perceive to be "dumb".
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nannykins
8 years ago
Well done! Challenges and all. I do like Log Cabins, I think it might be time for another.

Theresa
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loisflan
8 years ago
What a good idea to give your mom's quilt to your sister-in-law. I'm sure she will treasure it. I love log cabins. I think yours turned out great.
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LD
8 years ago
Wow! This is beautiful, Donna! Your Momma would be proud, and your SIL is getting such a wonderful, personal present this Christmas.
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bev2009
8 years ago
The quilt looks beautiful. Do you have memories of any of the fabrics? I usually don't remember to consider the backing and the quilting thread until it is too late. Case in point, the current quilt. LOL
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geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
8 years ago
Donna, I think you're doing a very special thing and Sister J is going to have tears in her eyes. It looks fine to me......and a treasure for sure.
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Fran
8 years ago
That's a beauty. I've never made a scrappy log cabin. Must try it some time. It's such a nice tribute to your mother
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msmeow
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8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Thanks, everyone! Bev, I didn't have any memories of the fabrics (they would be pretty old scraps if leftover from my childhood clothes! LOL), but I did notice quite a few that I either have exactly the same or the same print in a different color way. We had very similar taste in colors and styles.

Before she stopped driving she was always going to yard sales and buying more fabric. :) I found a lot of things in her sewing stuff that I know she would never have bought, so I assumed they must have been included in boxes or bags of fabric she got at yard sales.

Fran, she was all about using what she had. She would never have gone to a store and bought yardage for the purpose of cutting it up and making a quilt. I don't think there's a solid fabric in there anywhere. But she obviously had a great sense of value - the lights and darks really contrast nicely. Value is something I often struggle with.

Donna
littlehelen_gw
8 years ago
Oh Donna, this log cabin is beautiful, what a super special gift for your SIL!

I've yet to make a log cabin except as a lotto block....need to add to the project list.
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grammyp
8 years ago
Love the story and love the quilt. I'm sure SIL will love it, too.
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msmeow
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7 years ago
Char, that sounds like a wonderful idea!
sandlapper_rose
7 years ago
A very special quilt!
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