Wonky Log Cabin Quilt Along

Tomorrow is THE. BIG. DAY!

The first day of the 'wonky log cabin' quilt along,

led by none other than Quilt Dad!

This all started with the Old Red Barn Co.

quilt along I did this spring.

Remember this quilt?

I still love it.

I still haven't decided who to give it to.

The next quilt along was the zigzag quilt.

I planned to do that one with this fabric...

Didn't ever get started on that quilt along...

so now I am chomping at the bit

for this one to get started!

I think this same fabric will work out

with the wonky log cabin pattern.

I bought a Kona cotton solid for sashing...

want to make floating squares.

I think.

Like the one found here.

Be Still My Heart...

This is my quilt...all done!

I made it for the Old Red Barn Quiltalong.

I am sooooo in love with it!

I want to wrap it around me and keep it close to me.

I want to touch it and feel those crinkles and smile all day long!

I love it so much, I think I'll have to marry it.

I am in love.

Totally and completely!

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When I got home from the LQS today,

I had a few more things in my bag than when I left...

There were a few other things...

but they are for gifts,

so I cannot show you.

Yet.

Sorry.

RED ALERT...BRIGHT COLORS AHEAD!!!!

You may need sunglasses!

(Kelley, shield those prim eyes!)

Here's a sneak peek at my Old Red Barn Co. quiltalong quilt.

I finished the quilting tonight and

machine stitched the binding on.

Now to handsew it.

Almost done!

Before I go, I need to point you to Rachel's blog...

she has a little tutorial on making fabric necklaces...

how fun is that for summertime fashion!!!

And, Here's the Backing!

(Which is big enough in case I decide to add back in the 6th row of blocks.)

Quilt Top All Done!

YAY!!! Got this done. I decided to make this quilt square...60x60 inches. I am really liking this fabric...and the pattern. Easy Peasy! With resizing this quilt, I have more than enough fabric left over to make another one. One with lots of white, I'm thinking.

I have several pieces to put together for the backing. That will make it kind of fun, methinks.

QuiltAlong...

About a month ago, I joined a quiltalong organized by Dana of Old Red Barn Co.. We are now in week 4...time to sew our blocks together. Here's what I've got. This is a photo of the quilt from the side...it's 5 blocks wide by 6 blocks long.




It took a bit of doing to arrange the blocks so the colors were (somewhat) evenly distributed and so that there were no same blocks next to each other.

I had my design consultants helping me...yeah, Allegra and Tag. They both thought I was putting these pieces down for them to lay on...walk on...drool on...lick on. Criminey!!!! ~grin~ Good thing this isn't a swap quilt...and that it will be washed when it's all put together.

I've got the blocks sewn into rows...now to sew the rows together.

Week 5 & 6 will be getting the backing ready, then putting it all together and do the quilting. I am going to do the wavy line quilting like I did on my mini...and with that same variegated thread. I think it'll be exactly right.

Week 7, I'm guessing, will be to sew the binding on. Then...DONE!

The fabrics I'm using are from the FRESH collection by Deb Strain. I love it. Working outside of my box...really outside!
Bren did the same thing...chose really bright and fun fabrics.

Cutting Strip Sets...

This is taking me longer than I thought it would.

Ironing and cutting the strip sets into blocks.

Perhaps it is because I am more anal than I thought I was?

ohwell...here are some of the 12 1/2 inch squares.

I'm about 1/3 done.

Lots of brights...lovin it!

Time for a break. More tomorrow!

Workin' on it ~

In the process of sewing strips together...

Cutting Strips...

is all done! YAY!!! Here they are...all 84 strips...2 1/2 inch wide. These are for the quiltalong quilt (see my sidebar). So far, that's all I know to do. We will receive more instructions on Monday.

Crazy???

Okay, I am no longer on the brink of becoming addicted to cotton fabric/quilting. I have taken that final step that has me plummeting down the slide...

See this fabric?

See the button to the right...in my sidebar...that says something about SEW-ALONG? Click on that if you want the full details...but if you want the quick version, here it is. 6 easy lessons - one per week - on making a quilt from beginning to end. Yup...6 weeks.
Am I crazy? I'm thinkin' that's a big fat YES! But, am I happy? Indeed!!! ~grin~
As for the fabric...I might change out one or two, but this is what I've come up with. Will keep you posted.
Hop on over to Bren's blog...she'll be posting photos of the fabric she's excited about working with. Click here.
I may give this as a gift...but then, again, I may just keep it. Am loving these bright, bright colors...and they are totally outside of my comfort zone.