For me, the biggest appeal of quilting is that its a fabulous way to use up small pieces of fabric. The many ways to arrange log cabin blocks on your quilt. This log cabin variation is one form of quilt as you go where a quilt is pieced directly onto one big piece of batting. Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words pdf download or the hyperlinked website name in the title above the quilt. Celebrate 20 years of quilt in a day with the 20th anniversary edition of eleanors first book that brought the tradition of quilt making to so many. Brighten up a space with this cheerful sunny log cabin quilt. From the quilters quick reference guide by candace eisner strick.
Right now looking at 12 blocks across blocks are 3 34 inches and 14 down, i think. Quilt as yougo log cabin on saturday i went to a quilt as you go class at picture patchwork in latrobe. The log cabin is one of americas alltime favorite quilts. These quilts feature traditional log cabin quilt blocks, as well as variations, such as chevron and courthouse steps quilt blocks. June tailor inc jt1497 quilt as you go shoppers totes3pk qayg sewnbr utility shop tote. To help you determine what border width to use, i suggest that you fold your border. When the family arrives at the location of their new home, they have to built their new log cabin house. For our log cabin, however, most of the stitching is done along the length of the patch. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Many free log cabin quilt patterns follow the traditional method of putting them together, but if you d like to try your hand at piecing the entire quilt block pattern together as you work, try the quilt as you go log cabin block. From basic to beyond belief, if you love log cabin blocks, this is the book is a must have.
There are over 24 different table runner patterns to pick from. They show the remarkable verstility of this easytoconstruct block. This log cabin patchwork could also be made from your stash of fabric scraps, so your color combination could be anything under the rainbow. For our log cabin quilt blocks, that means you cant inadvertently stretch a strip as you sew to to the block. Double sided quilt as you go quilt quilt baby quilt pattern. Make a table mat that radiates rainbows with a simple quilt as you go method. Log cabin quilt as yougo quilt sew take a hike has a tutorial showing how to make a log cabin quilt as yougo quilt. The only thing id ever really done with qayg piecing was improv logcabin blocks. Weekend log cabin quilts for people who dont have time to. This year we were chosen as one of the 10 featured shops across the united states for the springsummer 2017 issue of quilt sampler magazine, published by better homes and gardens. When you connected quilted blocks together, thats called quilt as yougo. In my last studio chat video, i showed you the mod log cabin tote in person.
Quilt should measure approximately 33 x 36 after squaring. Have any of you made the log cabin block and then put sashing around each block. Ill be using the 4thread overlock stitch to assemble my quilt. How to connect large quilted blocks quiltasyougo tutorial. However, i dont have enough to make the quilt as big as i would like. Here are free patterns for christmas tree quilts and wall hangings. This beloved celebration of home and hearth is always in style. Ive seen lots of log cabin variations of quilt as you go blocks, but was totally. Watch for jeras book coming out september 2014 which explains everything you need to know about her modernized technique so you can. You may think you know everything about the log cabin quilt, but you ll be amazed at what you can do. Quiltasyougo is a technique that eliminates a couple of steps from the typical way of making a quilt.
You can put the blocks together with quilt as you go as well. We are a pattern and template company that is home to designer, teacher, lecturer penni domikis. Justabitfrayed shows how to make a quiltasyougo pillow top. Marianne fons combined two of her favorite traditional blocks in this throw quilt using the log cabin quilt block and variable star quilt block. Use contrasting thread to really make it stand out. Finished size is 812in x 1012in large enough for your tea or coffee and a bagel or snack, too. You sew together the quilt top and attach it to the batting all in one step, instead of putting together the quilt top first and then adding the batting and backing layers. Or, you can connect the quilt back to the quilted top by tying it by hand. This fabric should be the same type and weight of fabric as your project. Before you begin, take a look at the scraps you have available. Create a sampler that brings a new twist to a traditional theme, or find an easy method for simplified log cabin blocks. Quilt your blocks with the backing fabric in place.
I dont know how many times i have said i want to do a quilt at you go quilt and this could be the one that makes me take the leap. This gives you something to hang onto while you quilt and the extra for the joining of the blocks later. There were only 3 other ladies in the class so it was nice and quiet and relaxing. Leave about 1 inch unquilted at the edges of the front fabric. This tutorial is one form of quilt as you go where a quilt is pieced directly onto one big piece of batting. Trim 12 on the sides with no fold to square up the quilt. Continue to build the block, moving the pins to the outer strips as you go, until you have 4 logs or strips on each side of the hearth center. The bag straps are embellished with lines of topstitching. See how she connects massive quilt blocks together to make the hugs and kisses quilt.
This is one i want to try making a largescale scrappy log cabin quilt. Overview instructions detailed photo instructions next page sew blocks as demonstrated in the photo instructions, trim to desired size 8 12 by placing a squareup ruler diagionally on the center edge of the triangle, and trim edges of square to desired size. I know it will loose the actual log cabin effect, but just curious as to what it would look like. A must for your library especially if you love the tradional log cabin or a star quilt lover. Basically, its piecing your fabrics directly onto the batting and then adding more quilting if you like. Tutorial scrappy log cabin quilt as you go qayg quilt. Thank you so much for continuing to shop with us during the pandemic. Quilt as you go log cabin block tutorial by brenda ratliff. This is the part ill show you how to do in this tutorial. During the 1860s, the log cabin quilt pattern began appearing at state fairs and has since grown in popularity. And, i think its fitting for a log cabin especially. Star log cabin adds a new dimension of beauty to the classic log cabin pattern. Log cabin in the round designs quilting books patterns and. Scrappy, traditional, or modern you ll find a log cabin quilt with timeless appeal to suit every taste.
In jeras book, you quilt the top and batting together, then add the backing fabric as a separate step at the end. The cabin walls display many large and small projects that can be purchased in kits. This is an easy way to use your fabric and batting scraps. Cabin in the woods quilters is a woman owned small business and is home of the all scrapped out. Featuring 16 versatile and eyecatching log cabin designs, in sizes ranging from lap size to bed size. I doubled mine to keep the needle from sliding off.
I am kind of fascinated with the quilt as you go method. Learn how to master this technique in this new quilting tutorial with leah day. This free quilt block tutorial shows you how to create a mini log cabin block using the quilt as you go method, meaning you can piece it together in no time at all. Included are pieced as well as appliqued designs for your walls, beds and living room decor. Quilt as you go log cabin tutorial quilt as you go, quilts. The log cabin quilt keeps getting bigger at first i thought it would be a crib quilt size, but i see now that its got to be bigger than that. Sep 26, 2014 i first tried quiltasyougo sewing as part of a beeswap a few years ago and really liked it. Its the iconic log cabin design, reimagined by todays top designers. The free quilt patterns using fat quarters ebook gives you 4 of our alltime favorite fat quarter friendly quilt designs. With so many fabric strips used in a log cabin quilt, it presents a chance to create degrees of detail.
In this online video class, you ll learn to make dozens of pattern from basic, traditional blocks. There are so many different ways to do quilt as you go, much of what i learned is in marti michell books like the machine quilting in sections. Yesterday on quiltsocial i showed you two different ways to sew log cabin blocks using northcotts new line of fabric called arisan spirit euphoria my seven log cabin blocks are all sewn and i already have an idea of how i want to arrange them but log cabin blocks are so versatile that i wanted to spend some time today showing you some of. These 10 quilt projects use square and rectangular log cabin blocks to create cityscapes, natural vistas, and more. While there are many great patterns for log cabin blocks and quilts, you dont always need a pattern take a peek into your scrap supply and make some easy, freeform, nopatternneeded blocks by following these easy steps.
Log cabin blocks and the innumerable variations have always been my favourites. You dont have to use foundation paper to piece a log cabin, but for me, it takes out the guesswork and makes for accurate blocks. Weekend log cabin quilts for people who dont have time to quilt, book 3 american school of needlework, no. I dont use it very oftensometimes i find it confusing to get all the parts right, but its a great method to use if you dont own a big. Use whatever methods you re most comfortable with to piece together lovely log cabin quilting block designs for your next full quilt pattern. Tying is an oldfashioned method that totally works. Quilt as you go log cabin september 23, 2011 maggie maggio 0 comments we are playing with log cabin designs inspired by quilting in saturday school tomorrow. Using her famous log cabin book as the foundation, eleanor has developed an assemblyline method of adding stars among the blocks. This tutorial will show you how to make a log cabin quilt in a sunshine and shadows pattern. All patterns use a traditional log cabin design, some with a slight twist. Wind a bunch of bobbins, you ll go through them fast. Jun 10, 2016 to compliment the current popular rustic vibes in the quilting world, ive created a list of gorgeous log cabin quilts and quilt block patterns that youll want to create immediately. Quilt as you go finish almost any quilt book info by marguerita mcmanus. As i mentioned earlier this week, there are 25 different stitches on the huskylock s25, including 2, 3, 4, and 5thread overlock options, as well as chain and cover stitches.
Qayg is really fun and a scrappy quilt is even more fun cause its no stress, just grab and sew. Hi, yesterday i decided to pick from my stash, fabrics to make a log cabin quilt. Quiltasyougo log cabins tutorial stitched in color. These outstanding designs will take you above and beyond the basic log cabin, but you will still have the fun and ease of basic piecing. How to make a manx quilt block tutorials diary of a. She also shows how to select and prepare your batting and backing to get off to a good start. Celebrated quilt artist flavin glover builds on the basic log cabin block, turning this american classic into a gorgeous art form.
However, it may be both older and newer than you might think. This time i just want to indulge in a project ive long wanted to do and probably never would tackle on my own the quiltasyougo log cabin. Marti begins by introducing the technique itself, and why its so dynamic. Foam stabilizer is used as the quilt as you go foundation, so the bag will have a nice sturdy shape that stands on its own. Place the wrong side of the backing against the batting and baste the layers together. Sewers of all ages can make a log cabin quilt in 10 to 16 hours with this book s easy stepbystep directions and clear illustrations.
You make a large quilt by piecing and quilting supersized quilt blocks. Align the right side of the block with the edge of the top sashing strip. Perfecting log cabin quilt blocks generations quilt patterns. Log cabin blocks with sashing quiltingboard forums.
Log cabin block from jera brandvigs popular book, quiltasyougo made. Quilt as you go tutorials qayg and patterns including video on making qayg quilts. Basically quilting the quilt by blocks and then assembling the quilt blocks and adding a back. The log cabin block is a favorite of quilters everywhere because the options are unlimited. Simple borders can be a single strip of fabric, or you can use multiple strips. But the width of your border is a crucial factor in how your finished quilt will look. Quilt as you go log cabin block this image courtesy of many free log cabin quilt patterns follow the traditional method of putting them together, but if youd like to try your hand at piecing the entire quilt block pattern together as you work, try the quilt as you go log cabin block. Im starting my scrap elimination program with a scrappy log cabin quilt and im trying the qayg quilt as you go method since this quilt is going to be about 98 x. Buy log cabin with a twist illustrated by kaempfer, barbara t. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The log cabin quilt still appeals on a practical level. Its a different and creative way to quilt, and it comes together really fast. Wind a bunch of bobbins, youll go through them fast. Free quilt patterns using fat quarters quilting daily. This book shows you how to think outside of the log cabin block.
Strip quilt rosemary steinmetz may 27th, 2014 this is an easier way of quilting if you need a quilt in a short time. Create log cabin mug mats using the printed batting kit and your pre cut fabrics selections of charm squares and 212in strips. There was one issue that many quilters brought up in this quilt the diagrams found on page 86 and 87 of the book just in case you re working on this quilt, the block diagram on page 86 is correct. Quilt pattern books this book includes log cabin projects. Designs are included for wall quilts, table toppers, a casserole cover and more. For this design you do not need to mark the quilt top. My quilted table runner tutorial is a method of quiltasyougo piecing. Quilt pattern books this unique book includes 37 patterns, all of which use log cabin blocks or variations of them to create fun, festive, beautiful and intriguing quilts that the whole family will love. Quilt as you go log cabin tutorial quilting in the rain. All visitors will receive 15% off on their entire purchase using coupon code. For quilters who love the log cabin block, weve added four new log cabin quilt epatterns to our online store.
Eleanors easy strip piecing methods makes this a beginners quilt and interesting enough for a more experienced quilter to be challenged. There was only one pattern in the whole book that i would consider ma. Justabitfrayed shows how to make a quilt as you go pillow top. Quilting e books heres new inspiration for a traditional favorite. This is what it should look like after its joined now flip it open, the front side is done. So today, i decided to tackle my scraps by making a set of scrappy log cabin blocks, using a new to me quiltasyougo technique from jera brandvigs book. So, without further ado, heres my recipe for quiltasyougo log cabins, finished block size is 14. While its natural to assume that this traditional block originated in the united states during the pioneer days, the origins of the block seem to go. This tutorial is one form of quilt as you go where a quilt is pieced directly onto one big piece of. Dec 02, 2014 whether youve made too many log cabin quilts to count, or are embarking on your first,youll want to have log cabin block basics by your side. Modern quiltasyougo pattern book diary of a quilter.
Its a good idea to do a test run on a scrap of fabric before starting. Meet marti michell, author of dozens of instructional books and your quilt as you go guide. Star log cabin quilt by eleanor burns, paperback barnes. Although only a few log cabin blocks are shown, you can use the same stitching paths for an entire quilt top assembled from log cabin blocks. Quilt as you go log cabin january 29, 2014 i havent done a blog post in a while as ive been doing most of my posts via quilting in the rain facebook or more recently, instagram. Press only the top sashing strip open to the right. This log cabin is my favourite pattern and the added stars in the sashing is a bonus. Create an utterly bewitching block in a classic design that quilters cant get enough of with this nightfall qayg log cabin block. Quiltasyougo log cabin log cabin quilt pattern, log. Most quilt patterns instruct you to cut cross grain strips and then subcut these into the required patches. For continuous free quilt patterns, please visit us on twitter. From cute country quilts to a modern spin on tradition, these log cabin patterns are the new quilting projects that youve been looking for. The most inspiring part of the book for me was the way jera took other quilt patterns and designs and made quilt as you go options for them.
Please piece your blocks using that diagram and the instructions written on that page as a guide. Nocovid19 we have a great selection of patterns, books and our usa manufactured quilting templates including english paper piecing and the millefiori quilts sets. Its a good size to allow me to use smaller scraps that measure 1. The log cabin quilt pattern is one of the most beloved and recognized of quilt designs. Using these quilt as you go patterns you can pick and choose and give one a try. To make these blocks, you start with a square of batting and a set of scraps. As with a traditional log cabin quilt, always add the next strip above the shortest log. In jeras book, you quilt the top and batting together, then add the backing fabric as a. One set of fabrics will be arranged from light to dark, and the other will go from dark to light. Make sure your back fabric and batting are larger than the front block.
Quilt as you go log cabin tutorial quilting in the rain log cabin quilt pattern. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Double sided quilt as you go quilt quilt baby quilt. Learn with these fun 26 different quilt as you go tutorials. How to quilt as you go by jen kingwell fat quarter shop duration. Once the cabin is completed the father goes off in search of food for the winter, and that day winter this is a historical fiction book about a pioneer family and their move across the country into hostile and unfamiliar territory. Quiltasyougo log cabin on saturday i went to a quiltasyougo class at picture patchwork in latrobe. Quilt as you go is a fun technique that allows you to get the whole project finished at one timethe piecing and quilting are done together so that when you ve completed the top, all you have left to do is bind the project. The three samedesign mats are fun to share or gift to teachers, caregivers or friends.
When i decided to make a quilt as you go scrap quilt, i choose the traditional log cabin block for the top because it has a strong graphic style with lots of lines. Layer the quilt block on top with the front side down front sides together. So when a customer showed me a picture of judy martins log cabin quilt book, i knew i had to own a copy. Previously, i shared some of the basics of this technique which simplifies the quilting process and makes it attainable for all skill levels. Patchwork design ideas patterns 48 ideas for 2020 today i came to talk about some patchwork techniques and examples of them.
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