The fabric bundle I received for this challenge was the Island Batik Heavy Metal Collection by Kathy Engle. It's full of beautiful purples and blues with a few creams. From the 20 fabrics in the collection I used 18 fabrics and decided to use the white batik for the geese so they would stand out. Here is the photo of the completed quilt which measures 48" square.
I love and always use Aurifil Thread (50 weight) for all my quilting and sewing projects. I also always use Schmetz Microtex Needles for piecing my blocks. These needles are wonderful when working with batiks and also when foundation paper piecing, which I do a lot of and teach it too!
I don't quilt medium to large tops and for this one I asked Pat Yearwood at Stitch'n Quilt to do the quilting for me. She used a non-directional pattern which I think works really well with the log cabins. Hobbs Batting was also used in this quilt.
Here are some photos of the steps used in creating my log cabin blocks. Every step of the way I pressed seams with my new Oliso iron! I love hand sewn bindings but have learned how to do machine bindings and keep the hand joints much happier!
27 comments:
That is a fabulous finish, Carol. I love how you used the fabrics with darkest values in the center radiating to lightest on the outside. Kudos to Pat for beautiful quilting.
Very pretty quilt, Carol. It coordinates perfectly with the rainy day we're having here in North Carolina. I can't wait to see what you make next. Happy Sewing!
Beautiful! Love the pattern!
Beautiful quilt Carol and the fabrics are perfect for it!
Beautiful quilt! My favorite fabric color is almost always a blue. Thanks for sharing a great giveaway!
Beautiful quilt!. I don't have a favorite color. I like most all colors.
This is so pretty, good job on your first finish as IBA.
My favorite color is fuschia!
Your quilt is beautiful.
I LOVE ALL COLORS but blue is my favorite...love this blog hop you did a great job ty for sharing... happyness04431@yahoo.com
My favorite color depends on my mood. Today, I would say blue! Gorgeous quilt!
Your quilt is so beautiful Carol. Adding the flying geese makes it look so different from the log cabin. I had to really look at it to see the logs. I love your design.
Thank you for the chance at your giveaway. My favorite color is green.
Love this! The colors are so pretty and the design is fabulous. Favorite color is green.
Your log cabin quilt is fantastic! I've wanted to make one with the flying geese for many years.
My favorite colors are the blue-greens--teal, turquoise, aqua, etc.
Your log cabin quilt is gorgeous, Carol!! The quilting on it is perfect too. Love this collection!!
Such a gorgeous quilt! Purple is my favorite color to use.
Beautiful quilt, I love blue in quilts.
I love your version of the log cabin! My favorite fabric color is red.
My favorite fabric color may be plum, because I love the way it works with so many other of my favorite colors: blue, lime, orange, gold, red...I seem to buy a lot of it.
Great design. Love your quilt.
I love your quilt...gorgeous!!!
Fabulous quilt - great pattern and fabrics!
What a gorgeous quilt! My favorite color is teal.
Purple is my favorite color, so I love this fabric line! And your quilt is stunning. I love how you used the triangles in the log cabin blocks.
Such a gorgeous quilt! Blue is my favorite color.
I love all shades of blue!
Always blue - there is such a huge range of tints and hues that make it such an expressive color. Your quilt is beautiful and spectacular gradation.
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