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Log Cabin Block Drive Round Up from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I know I told you guys that I would share more Churn Dash quilts today but I finished the last Log Cabin quilt so I thought I would compose the round up stats for you instead.

Quilt number 17 is the final quilt made from the block drive. Janet and Audrey did a great job coming up with the above layout using up the last of the blocks. I think there were only two blocks that didn't get used from this drive. We will find another home for them at a later date.

This final quilt measures 55" x ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 1 week, 1 day ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , log cabin blocks , many hands and many hearts

Some Friday Finishes from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I kind of hit a wall this week and didn't finish as many quilts as I had planned. I opted to snuggle with my puppy rather than sew bindings a couple of evenings. Arhtur was rather pleased about that!

I did still get a few quilts across the finish line. This is the 16th log cabin quilt made from our last block drive. There is just one more to finish.

Audrey and Janet laid these blocks out. I think they did a fabulous job.

This white and green backing came out of my stock. I am not a fan ...

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Log Cabin Finishes #14 and #15 from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I think all of the log cabin blocks have arrived, so I have been working on finishing up the last few quilts. I have two to share today.

Toward the end of the block drive, I started receiving a bunch of green blocks. I always have a hard time mixing up different shades of green so making these big circles allowed me to keep them cohesive. Staggering the circles helped too.

An all green quilt top deserves a pretty green backing.

Thanks to Nancy I had this lovely paisley piece.

This quilt measures 55" x 66".

My friends Audrey and ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 4 weeks, 1 day ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , finished quilt , log cabin blocks , many hands and many hearts

Oh Scrap! : Log Cabin #13 from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

All I did this week was create scraps!

I had high hopes that I would find some time this week to sew some of my scraps.

But that is not what happened.

I did finish up this lovely log cabin quilt. It is the 13th quilt made from our last block drive. I received a LOT of purple blocks so I have been making a ton of purple quilts.

I decided to put these blocks on point.

Sue sent me this lovely purple floral fabric I used for the inset triangles.

I also used it for the backing and the ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 1 month ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , log cabin blocks , many hands and many hearts , oh scrap!

It’s a Log (Cabin) Jam from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

While I wait for some of the new block drive packages to arrive, I have been working on finishing up the quilts from the log cabin drive.

I have lots to share today!

There were a lot of purple blocks donated. For this quilt I used the purple and white blocks only. I always have lots of fun playing with different layouts.

This is the 10th log cabin quilt made from the block drive.

I don't have a lot of purple blocks left - which is a good thing because this purple backing might be the last one I have ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 1 month, 2 weeks ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , finished quilt , log cabin blocks , many hands and many hearts

Log Cabin Finish #9 and More from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

The donation quilt pipeline is full of a big variety of quilts.

I just post them as I finish them!

I do try to put the quilts made from our current block drive to the top of the pile. This pretty purple one is quilt #9. I didn't have a lot of purple blocks with all white, so I used what I had and added a wide purple border. I have had this purple fabric in my stash for a long time.

On the back is this amazing purple speckled white print that Cindy sent in. I wish it ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 2 months ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , happy blocks , log cabin blocks , many hands and many hearts

Log Cabin Finish #8 from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

The rain didn't let up today and I didn't have the help of a quilt holder so I will only be sharing one finish today.

I decided to play around with big circles for today's quilt. I was able to group alike colors in each circle of blocks. I think this quilt is a lot of fun.

On the back is a lovely paisley wide back fabric that was actually sent in by a bunch of different quilters. This particular piece came from Cindy.

This quilt measures 55 x 66".

I had to lay this one out ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 2 months, 1 week ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , finished quilt , log cabin blocks

Log Cabin Finishes # 6 & 7 from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

Time to share a few more Log Cabin quilts made from the current block drive.

Holly not only made these blocks but she sewed them all together to make this lovely quilt top. I really love this circle design.

Holly also sent in the top blue portion of the backing. All I had to do with add the bottom piece which has been languishing in the stash. I am very happy it found a good home.

This lovely quilt measures 66" square and is quilt #6.

The top for quilt #7 was sewn together by Liz. It is purple so ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 2 months, 2 weeks ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , finished quilt , log cabin blocks , many hands and many hearts

A Bit of Everything from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

Today, I have a little bit of everything to share with you.

Let's go biggest to smallest quilt.

Here is the 5th Log Cabin quilt made from all green blocks. I always find it interesting how blocks arrive. First came a lot of blue. Then it seemed every package contained green blocks. Lately all of the blocks have been mostly purple.

On the back, I used a rich leaf print sent in by Beth

This quilt measures 66" square.

This next quilt was sent in by Karen for me to quilt. I am in love with this pattern. Looks ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 2 months, 3 weeks ago. under baby quilts , compassion quilts , donation quilts , happy blocks , log cabin blocks , string quilt

Log Cabin Quilts #3 and #4 from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I am starting to see more log cabin blocks arriving in the mail. Once I open the packages, I stack them into their appropriate color stack. Once I have enough blocks in a stack, I make a top. This drive is so much easier than the Happy Blocks drive!

For quilt #3, I grabbed the stack of multicolored blocks with low volume backgrounds (not all white).

I decided to go with a diagonal layout for this one.

I love purple so any time I can add it to a quilt, I am going to. Karen donated this lovely purple backing ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 3 months ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , finished quilt , log cabin blocks

Beetaloo Logs 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 from Virtual Quilter

Make lots of identical Log Cabin blocks and arrange them as desired!

Then turn them all 180 degrees to turn the design inside out. Makes quite a difference!

Make a few modifications to the first design.

Looks totally different!

In the final design the blocks as laid out in the design above were turned 90 degrees.

Any collection of identical Log Cabin blocks can be arranged in dozens of different ways in 4 x 4, 6 x 6, 8 x 8, 10 x 10 or 12 x 12. A row or two removed from each side of the layouts creates ...

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The First Log Cabin Quilt from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

A new Compassion Quilt block drive is now up and running!

With the holidays, blocks have been a bit slow to come in but I am finally able to start finishing up some quilts.

Here it is...Log Cabin Quilt #1.

All I had to do was quilt this one. Cheryl actually sent in the top all finished. I love her layout choice. It is hard to see but a lot of the print have a beach or water theme.

When I was looking for a backing fabric. I thought this big strip was kind of fun. It reminded me ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 3 months, 1 week ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , finished quilt , log cabin blocks

Christmas in a Log Cabin 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 from Virtual Quilter

Very interesting … the centre cross could be a stunning star for the top of a Christmas tree.

Looks like a quilt for the master bedroom, though in Australia it would have to be made with no wadding … Christmas Eve is sometimes too far too warm to sleep under a real quilt.

Interesting, and could be used on a table.

One for the wall.

Last one to go under the Christmas Tree … and we have the whole cabin ready for a Christmas holiday, though in Australia we call houses built for holidays shacks, rather than cabins..

added by Virtual Quilter 4 months, 2 weeks ago. under log cabin block variations , log cabin blocks , pieced block designs , pieced quilt designs , quilt (Comments)

Compassion Quilt Offset Log Cabin Block Drive from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

It is hard to believe it is time to announce the next Compassion Quilt block drive. I am not even close to getting all the Hapy Blocks from the last drive into quilts.

So, I thought I would choose a more involved block this time around to give me time to get caught up. One of the traditional blocks I love to make with my scraps is a log cabin. I thought an offset log cabin might be fun to play with. These blocks will make some great quilts for adults.

Here is my example of the block we will ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 5 months ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , log cabin blocks

Logs at Lochiel 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 from Virtual Quilter

Pretty in pink!

We actually drove through Lochiel today, and the lake was not pink … weather was overcast, and a bit dull! In fine weather the colour changes to various shades of pink in the right light.

Some unusual twists and turns in the second design, creating a very interesting design.

Unusual and interesting, and I like it.

Another interesting design, and I think I am repeating myself!

I have three favourites today … the 2nd, 3rd and 4th designs.

That’s all for this week’s Log Cabin retreat especially for quilters, but there will be more Log Cabin Quilt ...

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Multi Colour Cabin 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 from Virtual Quilter

First design of the day is great, though I haven’t finished my first coffee of the day as I post this.

A lot of the second design is the same as the first, but there are some interesting changes.

More changes, still interesting.

It always amazes me that a few changes can make a big difference, and each and every change makes an interesting quilt design. The changes are sometimes just turning some of the same blocks around, or one or two blocks can be changed.

Fifth change and it is still interesting, and I think there are more ...

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Purple Logs 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 from Virtual Quilter

When I get old I will wear purple … or design purple quilts.

I am wearing some purple clothing as a warning for family and friends of what will happen when I get older than I am now!

The first four Log Cabin designs this week are very similar … minor changes in the centre of the quilt.

I checked teh designs as I selected them in the project file to make sure they were different, but have just double checked because I thought I had missed a repeat! Perhaps i am older than I think I am!

Just did another check ...

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Logs on Point 81, 82, 83, 84, 85 from Virtual Quilter

Mid week again. I guess it happens a couple of days after Monday, and for me it is one way of keeping track of what day of the week it is, as they all feel a bit like Sunday in retirement.

Love the cross, not so impressed with the squares on each side, but sometime in the distant future I will show the new variation.

The one above is interesting, and it could be interesting to reverse the light and dark.

Love the one above … and an idea to replace those squares in the first design,

The last design for ...

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TNT Log Jam 116, 117, 117, 118, 119, 120 from Virtual Quilter

Interesting.

Also interesting.

I like the one above … it looks as though it would look great on a bed.

Love the one above.

That is all for this week, more Log Cabin designs next week.

If you are thinking about making a Log Cabin quilt I would like you to think beyond the normal, and play with the layout of the blocks.

As always, more Log Cabin designs mid week,, next week.

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Along My Silk Road from The Snarky Quilter

I’ve returned to regularly scheduled programming, which means I’m back to my drawer of silk fabrics. Over the years I’ve bought all sorts of silk, augmented with 1960s/70s era dresses discarded by a theater’s costume shop and men’s ties. Because the silks range from tissue thin to heavy, I’ve fused backing onto many of them so they are easier to use.

So far this year I created my fantasy village from silks.

A few years ago I developed pieces made of silk ovals sewn together, then layered with wire and cording. Most of ...

added by snarkyquilter 10 months ago. under art quilts , completed projects , in process , log cabin blocks , my fantasy village , roundabout , silk fabric , silk ovals (Comments)

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