I turned the iron on....pressed the newest 10 log cabin blocks....pressed the Arboretum quilt top.
Then I counted the log cabin blocks and there are 50 just like I thought there were.
I decided to play a little with them on the design wall.
This would only be 42" x 56" if I sewed it now. I have thought about using a stripe for a border to simulate a piano key border.
After doing the layout above I decided to turn some blocks and make another layout. There has to be an even number of blocks to do this layout whereas the layout above is used with an uneven number of blocks in one or both directions.
On the next trip into the studio I changed every other block to the opposite dark/light centers.
There are hundreds of layouts you can do with log cabin blocks. If you sewed them with the traditional value changes they are basically like a block made of 2 contrasting triangles.
Below are some quilts and quilt tops that I have made previously. One is all Kaffe fabrics, one is Kaffe and batik, and the other 3 are all batik fabrics.
10 comments:
Isn't it fun to rearrange the blocks on the design wall and see a totally different quilt? I really like the first one, but I'm amazed to see how the same blocks made a new design. Can't wait to see where they land.
I love those alternate settings--my favorite is the light and dark centers one...but they are all beautiful...nice work hugs, Julierose
there are so many ways it is always amazing what you can do with a log cabin blok
I never dreamed you could create so many designs with your Log Cabin blocks. Like looking in a kaleidoscope this morning so many designs all from the same blocks.
Great post today Wanda.
JJM
In the alternate arrangements I don't think I've seen #5. Maybe I've seen it and didn't realize it was log cabin blocks. I love that layout.
I love all your log cabins! I don't know how you sew so fast!!
I can see you are having fun! Love all the variety. Have you decided which way you will go yet with your log cabin blocks?
These blocks look great in all of the layouts!
Hi, Love the Charley quilt, I hadn't seen the buzzard fabric, yes, thank you for the Fabricworm mention. There is some heading it's way to me! I am often influenced by your good ideas. Oh and I sometimes think, what was she thinking? Still and inspiration. Thanks.
It's amazing how many options there are with the log cabin blocks. I think I like your last option for your current blocks the best. I love the way your eye sees and loses the pattern.
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