11 inch Log Cabin Block

Log cabin blocks are very versatile and y to play with. They start with a centre and work around the centre with strips. You can start on the top, side or bottom, you can use the same width strips or strips of different widths. This one is a pretty standard.

Before you ask why the letters for the strips are not in order, the program I use sets the letters, not me..

F: 3.5 inch square

D: 2.5 x 3.5 strip

E: 2.5 x 5.5 inch strip (need 2)

B: 2.5 x 7.5 inch strip (need 2)

C: 2.5 x 9.5 inch strip (need 2)

A: 2.5 x 11.5 inch strip

Sew D onto F

Sew E to the bottom

Sew E to the side

Sew B to the top

Sew B to the side

Sew C to the bottom

Sew C to the side

Sew A on the top

Finished.

You can keep going and make it bigger if you would like.

Make sure to iron after sewing each strip and use a 1/4 inch foot.

Have fun making these into quilts, pillows, pot holders etc.

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Scrappy Appliqué Block

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How to make a fun 10 inch patchwork block

You will need:

6.5 inch square for the centre

16. 2.5 inch squares for the sides

An appliqué of your choice for the centre

First using your favourite appliqué method, sew the appliqué to the center of the 6.5 inch square. You can also do an embroidery.

Place the 2.5 blocks around the 6.5 inch square so there are three along each side and one at each corner

Sew the sections laid out in the above picture

Sew the side strips to the centre block. Then sew the top & bottom strips

The blocks done! Use it as a quilt block, pot holder, make several and put together as a runner or quilt.

Happy sewing! Vall

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Fun Christmas Runner

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I am a HUGE Cath Kidston fan, of the older style.. and when I saw these remnants from the textile factory in Portugal, I had to get them. They were small but also impossible to find any of these prints.

The useable portion was about 7 inch x 13 inch. When I opened the package these two prints (of course I had to buy others that they had!) were beside each other and screamed.. “Use me together!”

Blue polka dots and vintage ornaments.. Perfect for my holiday decorating, its all blue & silver, these will fit right in! So to figure out what to do with them.. Patchwork of course!

I figured 3 inch squares would make the most out of the material. I got 9 squares from a remnant, so I cut up two of them. I didn’t want to make it too big incase it didn’t turnout as my head figured it would. I cut 18 3 inch squares of the blue dots to match

Once laid out.. I was in love… soooooooo in love! Time to sew!

Soooo pretty! Onto press well and cut the backing

Once cut to size and trimmed, I sewed all around leaving a turning gap. I hate binding and will avoid it at all costs! There is also no batting .. I don’t like batting in my tableware if possible (pot holder aside) I find batting makes it look to “crafty”.

Time to turn it right side out and press again. I top stitched all the seam lines with simple stitch in the ditch and a 1/8 top stitch around the whole runner. It is honestly one of my favorite holiday textiles now.. loooove!

Other fun stuff lately.. a bunch of us went to see the Glenn Miller Orchestra in Moncton at the Capital Theatre. Amazing venue for it. The band is a continuation of the original and were absolutely amazing! If you are into swing, they are a must see!

Fun time had by all!

Till the next time, keep smiling.. and make things! Vall