Do you have scraps? How about a fabric that you've been keeping in your stash without a plan in mind? Now you can get a free e-book from Fons and Porter that will inspire you to use those fabrics to make something!
This morning I received a copy to review. The title is "Build Your Best Log Cabin". Although this block has been around since the 1860's, it has remained a popular choice over the years.
This morning I received a copy to review. The title is "Build Your Best Log Cabin". Although this block has been around since the 1860's, it has remained a popular choice over the years.
This book gives detailed instructions, a chart of strip widths and block sizes, and several stunning contemporary quilts made from this simple block. I think you'll be surprised at how "modern" this old block can look! Do you like chevrons? You'll find an easy way to make a chevron quilt here. Or, you can make something very traditional!
The focus fabric, "Love Is" by Nancy Halvorsen, Benartex, had squares (actually rectangles) that I used for the center of my log cabin blocks. Although I haven't sewn them together yet, I am on my way to having a quilt that until this morning was just a stack of fabric and scraps on my shelf.
I made the traditional blocks using the directions in the ebook, which were easy to follow. (I cheated just a little and used a larger center square.)
The book gives 6 very simple steps for making your blocks in a fool proof way!
There are some stunning examples in this book from Ricky Tims, Marti Michell, Shon McMain, and Lori Christianson.
In true Fons and Porter style, there is a LOT packed into 24 pages. Among the pages are little boxes with tips and techniques that make your quilting easier. You'll find directions for binding with piping, joining your binding the "lump free" way, and sewing with heavy thread in your bobbin. Projects range from easy to challenging.
You can get your book here!
Did I mention that it's free?
Don't forget about the In Your Words blog hop coming up January 7 - 16th. It promises to be a lot of fun!
Until next time.....
Bee Blessed!
Did I mention that it's free?
Don't forget about the In Your Words blog hop coming up January 7 - 16th. It promises to be a lot of fun!
Until next time.....
Bee Blessed!
This is one of my favorite bloc,your look gorgeous and love the fussy cut,fantastic.!!
ReplyDeleteI`m going to have a look to the link.Thanks.
Oh thank you very much for this wonderful heads up, Linda! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is going to fall into line perfectly with the direction I would like to take this coming year! I'm reading The Devil's Puzzle by Clare O'Donohue and reference has been made to a Devil's Puzzle quilt design that I've found and would like to make this coming year as well.
Sounds like a great way to get rid of my scraps. I think of scraps as squatters who don't pay rent and I'm forever trying to force off my property!
ReplyDeleteLinda, this is *so* clever! Thank you for sharing! I always really struggle with what to do with panels like that and this is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI was taking a look at your patterns page -- you are incredibly talented. I love the very unique look of your creations! They're very fun. I'm really looking forward to the 'word' hop, too!! :)
I love what you've done here. I wouldn't be able to decide on a layout for the blocks because all three you've shown are wonderful. This is going to be great quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh I love your blocks and thanks for the info for the free book. It downloaded quickly and is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks Linda, the log cabin has always been one of my favorite patterns. Thanks for the link to the free e-book too!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you very much for this wonderful heads up, Linda! :) This is going to fall into line perfectly with the direction I would like to take this coming year! I'm reading The Devil's Puzzle by Clare O'Donohue and reference has been made to a Devil's Puzzle quilt design that I've found and would like to make this coming year as well.log home builders
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