As I mentioned in my last post as soon as I finished my purple log cabin blocks I immediately started in on another log cabin quilt. I was having so much fun that I couldn't let that be the end of it.
I decided right away that this new design would use three (3) block sizes and end up being filled up so I didn't have to worry about background fabric. Which I might add...I'm still waiting for my fabric to arrive so I can finish the purple quilt!
It looks like a crazy mess in a good way I think! The colors I choose were dictated by what was in my stash. Teal and aqua colors were in full stock, so I ran with it.
I used EQ8 for this design. I choose block sizes that would puzzle together in one way or another. This block is an 18" block. I started with that size first knowing that there would be plenty of strips left for the remaining block sizes. With the size and only having three blocks to make, it went pretty quick.
In fact all the blocks went together quickly and I found it hard to stop! These are the 12" log cabin blocks.
I decided to paper piece my 6" blocks so they would be perfect (or near perfect)! A decision that may or may not have made a difference.
In the end I ended up with (3) 18", (8) 12" and (22) 6" log cabin blocks, plus (8) 6" solid blocks for filler.
Once all the blocks were finished I put my design to the test! I placed the blocks on my design wall and after a few adjustments I was ready to piece the top! This step took a little brain power as I needed to piece sections together and in the end have them all come together as one!
Now I'm cleaning up the back because we all know there are always 'thread' pieces to contend with. Then I can pin and get it quilted.
I have to say I'm a bit enamored with this quilt. It was a great stash buster, a fun block to make and it has a funky mod vibe that I like!
Hopefully I can share my log cabin quilt finishes soon! That's the best part, right?!
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