Scrappy Log Cabin Quilt

Thursday, June 1, 2023

A scrappy, classic quilt is my favorite kind of quilt.
So when Liza Taylor (of Liza Taylor Handmade) announced
that she was hosting a Scrappy Log Cabin Quilt-Along
in 2022 - I couldn't resist joining.  And even though I am way 
behind schedule, I am so glad I participated!


I took my color palette inspo from some beautiful yardage
I had in my stash.  It's from the Kismet collection by Sharon Holland 
for Art Gallery Fabrics and I used it for the back of my quilt. 


I knew I wanted a layout that created diagonal rows of 
saturated prints and low-volume prints so I pulled warm
pinks, coppers, greens, golds, and low-volumes from my stash.


I tried not to choose "cutesy" prints.  I wanted a pretty, more mature 
feel to this quilt.  I auditioned and eliminated lots of fabrics along the way.


This basket stayed organized like this for about 2 seconds.
Once I started making blocks, strips were strewn about as I searched
for the perfect contrasting fabrics for each block.

I completely guessed how many strips to cut and I had to
cut more along the way to give me the variety I needed.
I have a bunch leftover so I may make a baby quilt out of them someday.


I cut fabrics for 6-8 blocks at a time and then chain-pieced
everything to help things go a little faster.


The blocks finish at 11-1/2" x 11-1/2".
You can get the free pattern if you sign up for
Liza's newsletter via her Instagram profile
@lizataylorhandmade.


I love Log Cabin quilts because there are so many ways to create 
secondary designs through fabric/color placement and block orientation.


My fave long-arm quilter, Jen Ostler quilted this for me. 
The panto I chose is called Behold.
I was a little nervous that it would be too busy but
I'm really happy with the way it turned out.
I think the design compliments the 
diagonal rows of the dark and light fabrics while
adding some softness to this otherwise, angular quilt.


I originally planned on using a green or dark pink
fabric to bind this quilt but a friend at the fabric
store found this sweet little civil war brown print that I really liked! 
I loved the scale of the flowers and that it incorporated several of my colors.
It added a nice vintage vibe to the quilt, which I always love!


I made 56 blocks for a 7 x 8 layout so it finished at 80" x 92".
A great size to snuggle under!


Have you ever made a Log Cabin quilt?
I had so much fun making this quilt and look forward
to making another one someday.

4 comments:

  1. Your quilt is very pretty, it will be perfect to snuggle under in the winter while watching TV. I've made quite a few log cabin quilts, they're so much fun to make! Happy stitching!

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  2. This quilt is very inspiring - whoa. Absolutely love the finished arrangement. Wish is could be a kit - the fabrics are so lovely.

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous, Amber! I love the contrast between the saturated halves and the low volumes in your luscious scrappy log cabin blocks. I haven't sewn a log cabin block quilt in years, but your version has me thinking it's time to revisit this classic block!

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  4. This turned out so beautifully! Love your fabric choices and the quilting design is fabulous.

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