The Poultry Keeper

Spana · Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 2243 Location: North Cornwall

Had a big sort out today of what we call 'The Hovel'. Built in the 1400's I think some of the stuff has been there since it was built.
Anyway, found this box of patchwork I made about 30years ago and it seemed a shame to chuck it out. A lot of it has been mouse chewed but I have about twice what is on the bed and a whole load of matching material.
Help, what do I do now. Confused

I think the pattern is called log cabin but probably wrong, should they be in some sort of arrangement Confused

and do they have plain strips in between Confused

. I don't think I was very good at it as a couple of the squares are a little bigger than the others. Can I trim these down Confused

Any help will be much appreciated

mcleod-girls · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 5:00 pm Post subject:

looks like log cabin to me, and yes some people like to edge the peices with plain fabric, and this helps get the squares accurate before joining. I think as well that you have a light/dark theme going on. looks lovely, good luck! Very Happy

Spana · Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 2243 Location: North Cornwall

Thanks Mc-g.

Do I have to put light and dark in some sort of order?

Do you think it would notice if I trimmed down the bigger ones?

If I put plain inbetween it would make it a bit bigger Very Happy

do you think that would look OK Confused

Gilly C · Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2623 Location: South Cumbria

Jaydee does patchwork I'm sure she will help , I have only done basic hexagon

jaydee67 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 7:09 pm Post subject:

Have just finished putting together my first proper quilt so not an expert - just enthusiastic! That is indeed a log cabin pattern. You can put it together with just the blocks or with fabric between which will make it bigger. I would trim the squares the same size if I were you! Wink

This site has ideas for putting together a log cabin quilt http://www.nmia.com/~mgdesign/qor/styles/logcabin/logcabin.htm

Are you going to finish it then? If you don't want to and want the blocks to go to a good cause there is a charity called Project Linus which accepts blocks and completed quilts to pass on to children in hospital. http://projectlinusuk.net/

fairislefaerie · Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 542

It is log cabin, and as to settings you have loads of options.

lets see if i can find you some inspiration

http://www.nmia.com/~mgdesign/qor/styles/logcabin/logcabin.htm

http://www.sohe.wisc.edu/depts/hlatc/quiltsExhibit/logCabin.html

http://www.rockymountainquilts.com/files/antique_quilts_logcabin.php

Angela

Spana · Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 2243 Location: North Cornwall

Oh my word,aren't they just amazing Very Happy

I'm starting to get real enthused Very Happy

Sat and had a think while feeding the ducks and I feel I should have a go at finishing it. I think it will look nice on that bed Laughing

None of the quilts in your links have between bits, all the blocks are joined,so i think as it will be small I should use a simple pattern, just using the blocks I have, then add a border perhaps using the fabric left from the blocks or buying a bit more and backing it in the same.
How does that sound so far? Or do you think it will be better with in between strips to make it bigger? Confused

jaydee67 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 8:48 pm Post subject:

I put a border around the blocks on my quilt to make it bigger, it's up to you which way you do it though.

fairislefaerie · Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 542

Log cabin isnt meant to be sashed (the between block bits) the pattern is meant to run together through the blocks causing colour variations throughout.

You can add borders along the outside to make it bigger, neednt be a single border either, some of my quilts have 4 or 5 borders each between 2 to 5 in just to add size & effect.

Angela

Spana · Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 2243 Location: North Cornwall

Thanks girls, I'll just go for it and hope it looks ok. I dont know the proper way to do it so will just go with what I think at the time. Laughing

Will post a pic when its done Rolling Eyes

Thanks again Very Happy

fairislefaerie · Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 542

Jan, if you need help with any of it please just holler !!

Quilting has been a longterm addiction for me, so always happy to help.

Angela

mcleod-girls · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 10:01 pm Post subject:

wow, those quilts are amazing! I havent done much, would love to have a proper go when time and money permit, really impressed with the patience and accuracy of a good quilter Very Happy

jaydee67 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 10:02 pm Post subject:

Hmm - may be an interesting weekend in Fair Isle - and hubby thought we'd spend a lot of time outdoors! Wink

fairislefaerie · Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 542

hehehe my studio's are a nasty place... folk go in, and dont come out again for ages, normaly the entire day...

Angela

mcleod-girls · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 9:11 am Post subject:

sounds like heaven! I am very lucky to work in craft shop, a real haven full of allsorts, not like work really!

Anna Very Happy