Remember all those Log Cabin tops from 2 years ago now?
Well here is the last one.
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.
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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Great Border idea
ReplyDeleteThank you, I was surprised it work, but it really did!
DeleteThat'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!
ReplyDeleteThat will certainly give them a greater purpose than just fillers! Happy Quilting!
DeleteFabulous top. The border is perfect. <3 Thanks for sharing in my Sew & Tell party.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out very well! Thank you!
DeleteHi 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.
ReplyDeleteI really surprised myself with that border , Yay! Thank you for your linky, I do love my parties!
DeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteIt did! I am very pleased too!
DeleteSuper top, love love the border treatment too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, happy quilting!
DeleteWhat a great border on your log cabin top. Color placement can be a powerful design tool.
ReplyDeleteIt sure can, this one worked out well! Thank you !
DeleteI loved seeing this evolve! Great ending. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Thank you !!!
DeleteOh Fabulous way to make a border - that looks SO cool!!!
ReplyDeleteYou found the perfect way to finish your quilt beautifully! The border is perfect and directs the eye towards the center. Another success!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and linking up!
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