The idea comes from the book "Small Quilts with Vintage Charm" by Jo Morton. I just love the quilts in this book. I always enjoy seeing her Little Women quilts but not living in the States, I cannot be part of a club there.
The Concentric Log Cabin is just the first of a number of the quilts in the book that I hope to make. I did have to adjust this a little as I have 'misplaced' that last three fabrics I had set aside for the quilt. Misplaced you ask? While my mother was here, we were preparing the quilt studio for one of my stitching friends to sleep in and we have no idea where we put the fabrics. I will find them one day but I just pulled out a last red fabric from my stash and did less logs on the pattern.
The quilt measures 26 1/2 inch square (approximately 68 cm) which is a perfect size to use on our table. It is similar to this log cabin quilt I made in our group's last block swap. I had asked for blocks in red and brown. I just love that color combination and now these quilt can even be layered for a display.
As I am on a stash diet, I used fabric from my cupboard for the back of the quilt. I decided on one of my Kansas Troubles Quilters' 'Scrapbook Garden' fabrics. I love this collection and think the fabrics are so pretty just whole like this.
Of course, a quilter will always look on the back to see the quilting and this one has a really neat effect as I hand quilted the logs as they went around the center hearth. If you enlarge the photos, I hope you will be able to see the details better.
I am now going to make my label for as you know, I don't consider a quilt truly finished until it has been labeled.
19 comments:
That is breath taking...you are so talented.
The watermelon is wonderful too!
OK NOW, I am getting tired of being blamed for moving things and things you cannot find. YOUUUUU, told me I had to help organize your quilt studio before your guest arrived, so I did. Look in your stash cupboard. Gees. See if I help you again, OR move plaques so they look better. LOL.
Put them back where I put them. In Joni's words, cause 'i am the Mommy".
loveeeeeee you, Mom
Ok now, normal comment time. I love the quilt you just finished. It is great. Love the colors too.
Hugs and Kisses, Mom
This is really beautiful Heidi! I love the different fabrics you chose, and I can't wait to see your label. It must feel wonderful to have this finish.
very beautifull!!!
always always
happy quilting my friend
françoise
Beautiful and I love the name you have given this quilt. Am I right in thinking every fabric you have used is different. I can understand why it took so long the quilting is wonderful
Warm hugs,
Hazel (Miss Marple)
Lovely quilt, Heidi. LOVE the fabric at the back too.
Hugs, Carolien
Wow! That is such a beautiful quilt Heidi. I can see how you decided on the name for it as it looks so very warm and inviting.
I loved seeing a close up of the Jo Morton book. I often drool over her fabric lines and patterns.
That book may have to go on my wish list.
What an amazingly beautiful quilt, Heidi!
I LOVE, love, love these colors!! So warm and inviting and I am so happy that you finished another UFO, that is always such a GREAT feeling! ENJOY this beauty!!!
Heidi, this little quilt is just amazing. The colors are beautiful and those narrow strips are so straight!
Love the colors you have chosen and the design is really interesting. Great job as always.
Roberta
It's a beauty! That a simple pattern can become such a lovely quilt. I like the red colour so much. (as you know?) Great job Heidi, have you also finished your last border?
See you. Groetjes, Elly
BEAUTIFUL!! This is one of my most favorite patterns. I love the colors!!
Heidi - another beautiful quilt to grace your home. It is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing!!
Suzann
What a beautiful quilt as always Heidi. The colours are fabulous, the backing fabric completely the right choice.
hugs to you my friend
Peg xx
Heidi what a wonderful quilt - it's beautiful and sure has lots of logs, LOL. Love the color combo
Hugs - Karen
I beautiful log cabin! You know I'm crazy about them and this one has the loveliest colors! Bravo for finishing yet another UFO. Feels good doesn't it? I love the water melon too! the colors are so fresh - I could just take a bite out of it...LOL! Very summery!
hugs,
heidi
Oh, I just love this pattern! And the effect of the way you quilted the "logs" is very cool.
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