This week has been all about sewing my log cabin blocks.
I finished all of the blocks I needed for the quilt top made from some plaid fat quarters and cream scraps. Once I had them up on the design wall, I didn't like the big spaces of background so I made a little change to a few of the blocks.
I cut a 2.5" square and sewed it diagonally to the light portion of the blocks. In other words, I attached a "flip" corner.
Once I put them back up on the design wall and sewed all the blocks together, I ended up with a 48" x 64" quilt top. I really like how that one little detail changed the look of the quilt.
The Log Cabin Loonies event is still running for a few more weeks over at JulieKQuilts and I don't want to miss out.....So I started another log cabin quilt.
I will share some of those blocks soon!
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38 comments:
I really like the way the HST in the corner of the blocks looks. What a neat idea, very nice.
I've enjoyed seeing your log cabin blocks come together, but I really like that added detail of the square in between them. It does make a difference! Great idea!
Perfect to add that center diamond! I love it!
Genius! I love that added diamond...may I borrow that in the future? Love your plaids, too. Perfect quilt!
It's been a long time since I made a Log Cabin quilt...the addition of those flippy corners is clever - I love it and now you've inspired me to start a Log Cabin quilt. This is how that 'quilts to make' list keeps getting longer. :)
It's amazing the way the "flippy corners" transformed the quilt! Fabulous!
It has a positive/negative effect. First I see sunflowers, then I see the dark logs. I'm going to remember that trick!
I really like the original look you had on the wall...but when I scrolled down to see the change you made, WOW what a difference! Good call :-)
Oh my goodness, that's brilliant! Amazing what a difference a small change made. Love it.
I'm glad I had a couple days at a modern campground with good Wifi to get caught up on blogs - love your log cabin - so scrappy - pretty neat :)
What a great idea adding the center square! It really changes the quilt in a very good way! Sometimes small changes make all the difference!
Wow that made such a huge change in that quilt! its wonderful!
A small piece of fabric, and this is a new pattern! I love this version
Beautiful! Isn't it always amazing at how a simple little extra can make such a big difference?
Love the addition to your log cabin blocks. Now I want to make another log cabin quilt. Thanks so much for sharing.
What a great idea - a nice twist on an old favourite.
What a BIG difference, and makes all the difference! Thanks for the tip, I wouldn't have thought of it myself.
What a difference your little squares made. What a fun quilt. I love log cabin blocks. They are so versatile.
Great design with the corner addition.
Well, everyone else has already said it, but those center squares really make this sing.
Pat
I love how one little detail can make such a big difference!
Oh, yeah! What a great idea! You're a smart cookie :)
I thought your log cabin quilt looked really nice before, but the After is totally a home run! Amazing!!
"Loonies" ???? Looks like shear genius to me :-) Love it
What a great addition! Love the corners to make the diamonds in the cream.
Lovely 'log cabin' quilt! And adding the flip corners is very effective.. grabs your attention to look twice!
Can't believe how much of a difference your flipped corner makes to the quilt. Stunning!
Your log cabin blocks look really great, but that flip corner just tops them off - wonderful idea!
Wow, what a difference. I like both of the quilts but the flip corner adds character.
I've often struggled with that expanse of lightness on my log cabins - what a perfect solution - must borrow!!!! Love this quilt!
I love this. Log cabin quilt is on my "to do" list if I could only decide on a layout.
That was a perfect deign change--really adds to the quilt.
Beautiful Log Cabin quilt. so welcoming a cozy! I really love the color choices, and plaids. The corner triangles were a brilliant addition. It really makes it. Kudos for coming up with that idea!
Love the plaids in this log cabin!
Adding that corner triangle was the perfect touch!
Love it! What are your center and strip sizes?
It's amazing the difference that one little addition made! It looks great! Thanks for sharing your quilt on MCM :)
Those plaid corners really do change the look. It's always fun to see how very simple modifications can change the look of the whole quilt. Happy stitching this week.
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