Here is Log Cabin Layout #6. I think it is pretty cool. But then, I tend to like any layout where I don't have a block turned the wrong way. And I swear I cannot tell by just looking at the blocks. I have to take a photo and study that to find the wrong […]
I think this layout #4 is called Straight Furrows. The dark blocks arranged this way form a strong diagonal pattern, contrasting with the lights. I do like the symmetry of layout #5. This one may be called Barn Raising, and is a very popular choice for Log Cabin quilts. Good grief, this took forever for […]
Now that my 64 Log Cabin Blocks are finished, I have been playing around with some various layouts. The first one pictured above is how I have been arranging them up on the design wall as they were sewn. I was making the blocks four at a time, and laying them out this way helped […]
The end is in sight for the Log Cabin Blocks. Only ten more to go, and this baby is done, except for borders. I am enjoying working with the ruler, but have to say I am looking forward to making this project a finish and moving on. The rest of the week I will be […]
I did receive a squishy package in the mail this week. I had to order more black fabric for the Log Cabin quilt I am making for Sara. I like the Zen Chic Modern Backgrounds in Ink. Turns out I also thought I needed more of the grays in that collection, so those should arrive […]
A lot of bloggers have been talking about 2016 being the year to finish up those UFOs that are at the back of the closet. A project I started a few years ago, that definitely deserves a finish is my Red Pineapple project. I pulled it out and had a look to see where I […]
Lawrence L. ReedNovember 4, 1921-January 30, 2016 My sweet father in law passed away in his sleep this weekend. You all remember him as Grandpa Larry. We moved him up to live near us when his wife passed away nearly five years ago, and we were so fortunate to have him close by. As his […]
Just so you know, I haven't abandoned Viola now that she is off my design wall. I have a plan for a border involving half square triangles. I got the triangles made, as you see in the photo above. They all need to be trimmed to 3 inches, a task I know is going to […]
After the holidays I could not wait to get all the clutter cleared away. I craved clear surfaces and minimalist decorating. Now that nearly a month has passed since Christmas, I am getting over that desire. Let the decorating begin again. When we lived in the Monterey area, we became friendly with a couple who […]
Whoops, one of these blocks is turned the wrong way. Can you spot it? I never notice these things until I take a picture and can see things from a different perspective. Just goes to show you how valuable snapping a photo of your project can be before you get it all sewn together. I've […]
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