Thursday, May 28, 2015

Quarter Log Cabin Blocks & Gingham - Part 1

The week in stitches.
Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Blocks | Work in Progress - Red Pepper Quilts
This week I am revisiting the Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Block, this time adding gingham fabric to the design. Scrappy + Gingham! Gingham fabric is, just like dots, stripes and checks, one of my stash basics, and I usually have on hand small pieces (fat quarters) of gingham in a range of sizes - small, medium, large - and colors. For this project I ordered yardage, with the intention of using it as sashing for the blocks, but a last minute change in design meant that the gingham fabric instead featured in each block.
Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Blocks | Work in Progress - Red Pepper Quilts
Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Blocks | Work in Progress - Red Pepper Quilts

Quilt in Progress Stats
64 Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Blocks
576 patchwork pieces
Each block measures 6.25" x 6.25" 
100+ different printed fabrics from stash and rescued from the scrap bin.
The gingham fabric I have used is Medium Gingham in Black by Riley Blake.
Blocks made as per Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Block Tutorial
(but only with the first 8 logs and then trimmed back to measure 6.25" x 6.25")

Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Blocks | Work in Progress - Red Pepper Quilts
Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Blocks | Work in Progress - Red Pepper Quilts

Today I have been busy working on the final layout and sewing these blocks together ... with sashing. It is coming together well; a traditional block, a cheerful riot of color and pattern, and a good representation of my ever evolving fabric stash.
Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Blocks | Work in Progress - Red Pepper Quilts
More soon.
Rita


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20 comments:

  1. Cute! You really can't go wrong with gingham!

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  2. love the colors! You are just so inspiring!

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  3. Beautiful but how do you get the gingham cut so perfectly on the print? I always have a problem with things like this or stripes. Help???

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  4. Another beauty for sure, and the gingham is a great touch.

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  5. Those blocks are gorgeous. I love how you use such scrappy fabrics with traditional blocks! My favoroite combo! Can't wait to see it all put together!

    Amber Johnson
    Gigi's Thimble

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  6. I do so love these fabrics! My next project will be a scrappy reproduction pinwheel with four small retro inset panels. I can't wait!

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  7. I love the black and white gingham so much--I think I will order some. This quilt will be a winner, as usual.

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  8. I like these. My favorite would be red gingham. You have terrific ideas! I look forward to the finished quilt.

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  9. Black and white gingham is such a classic! I'm wondering- is this a woven or printed one? I also have difficulty with cutting a woven gingham. Maybe I am buying a cheap version?

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  10. Whoa, Rita, this is incredible. I adore this.
    I am waiting anxiously when you bust out the finish.

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  11. I can't wait to see this!! Love the gingham...

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  12. Your fabrics plus gingham? A match made in heaven :) ever since getting my hands on a roly poly of Riley Blake's small gingham a few years ago, I have been hooked on ginghams...especially black and white! This will be awesome!!!

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  13. I can hardly wait to see how this turns out.

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  14. Wow I like how you used gingham. The blocks are really sweet

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