Tuesday, January 7, 2025

End of The Stack Log Cabin

Remember all those Log Cabin tops from 2 years ago now?

Well here is the last one.


I had combined all my all my log cabin blocks into one pile.

I thought I could make two quilt tops out of them.

Revaluating, it turns out I really only have enough blocks

to make one small quilt.

However, I never really listen to 

what the blocks tell me so

 I'm going to turn it into a larger quilt

by trying to design a border. So here we go!


Now it's on the design wall,

so I'm getting getting ready to sew up blocks 

to finish this center and increase the size. 

There are four blocks that look like

 they have a corner arrangement. 

Those will be moved out to be corners of the bigger quilt.

Here are all the centers for the additional blocks I'll need.



I'm still using the polka dot centers. 

Every time I see a polka dot fabric,

 I cut out some centers!  Needless to say,

 I have a lot of centers.

There may be more polka dot-centered 

Log Cabin quilts in my future!

For now I'm finishing up this Log Cabin.

The center squares are all done.

This is the lovely bag of scraps 

I'm using to make the edging squares. 

Thank you LT!

I wanted an edge looking border so I followed

the court house step pattern,



but used some careful color placement. 


One good evening of stitching should

got them done! 

The voids are filled and the border looks

like a winning plan. 

All pinned to the design wall and 

needing a bit of movement. There are a few colors 

here that could use better friends!


A  New Year's sew along popped up so I was able to finish 

the edging square and stitch up the top. 



Can anyone see the small revolution 

starting near the bottom?

Here is the finished top with a few repositioned blocks. 



The border was quite successful.

The four corner blocks worked perfectly,

 so that makes it even better!

Only 2  blocks left to decorate the back . 

Now to move on to pinning!

It should be a great way to finish out 2024 leftovers!

Stay safe and sew on!

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19 comments:

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    1. Thank you, I was surprised it work, but it really did!

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  2. That's right, don't let those blocks boss you around, LOL! Great job on expanding on what you had in order to make the size quilt you wanted. I love Log Cabin blocks for how they are so versatile in making quilt designs. And those two blocks for the back can surround a quilt label for the perfect finish!

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    1. That will certainly give them a greater purpose than just fillers! Happy Quilting!

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  3. Fabulous top. The border is perfect. <3 Thanks for sharing in my Sew & Tell party.

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  4. Hi Deb, what a lovely quilt. I really like your border blocks. They add a lot to the whole quilt. I'm looking forward to seeing it quilted. Thanks for linking up to Free Motion Mavericks.

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    1. I really surprised myself with that border , Yay! Thank you for your linky, I do love my parties!

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  5. This is a perfect example of how to position blocks to create patterns. I agree, the border your created is just right to finish the quilt and focus the eye on the center.

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  6. Super top, love love the border treatment too!

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  7. What a great border on your log cabin top. Color placement can be a powerful design tool.

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    1. It sure can, this one worked out well! Thank you !

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  8. I loved seeing this evolve! Great ending. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
    https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2025/01/08/wednesday-wait-loss-414

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  9. Oh Fabulous way to make a border - that looks SO cool!!!

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  10. You found the perfect way to finish your quilt beautifully! The border is perfect and directs the eye towards the center. Another success!
    Thank you for sharing and linking up!

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