HQAL: Log Cabin

At our last 3 weeks posting I made the decision for my next project. I decided on a kit I’ve had for some time. Arbor Lane

Once I got it out, read the directions, I knew I was going to tweak the design and go with a basic log cabin. Below is the material the kit came with.

Using the dimensions on this chart, I made my templates and pieced together my first trial block. As I began cutting out the rest of the material for the blocks, I quickly discovered there wouldn’t be enough green.

I had some green fabric on hand but it was flimsy and had a slight sheen. Another practice block told me ‘no’ right away. Trying to avoid in store shopping, I took a chance and purchased two additional greens from Joann’s. I was delighted I had one perfect match.

Lighting and space is always an issue but I love the colors and look of these blocks.

Here’s a shot showing the true colors and patterns better.

Now to do some blog hopping and visit the pages of the other hand quilters. Please join me 🙂

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15 thoughts on “HQAL: Log Cabin

  1. craftycreeky January 24, 2021 / 5:22 pm

    Lovely colours and weren’t you lucky getting a perfect match – if it was me it would have been out of stock moons ago 🙂

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    • Sharon January 24, 2021 / 8:23 pm

      I was darn lucky for sure. I was really worried about it. Online orders required a minimum, way more than I needed…a win win anyway I look at it 🙂

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  2. Karrin Hurd January 24, 2021 / 8:58 pm

    Great project, I love the colors!

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  3. Susan Nixon January 25, 2021 / 3:39 am

    That’s a wonderful color match. Where did the triangles go?

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    • Sharon January 25, 2021 / 4:17 pm

      Thank you Susan. I am not using the triangles. They were for the original quilt instructions that, honestly, I couldn’t even begin to understand.

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      • Susan Nixon January 26, 2021 / 7:10 am

        Oh, well, they’ll come in handy for something. =)

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  4. kathyreeves January 25, 2021 / 3:58 am

    Those blocks are beauties, I like your design much better than the original kit!

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    • Sharon January 25, 2021 / 5:24 pm

      Thank you Kathy. I am much happier with this design too 🙂

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  5. Deb January 25, 2021 / 12:10 pm

    I agree with Kathy, your blocks are much nicer! So happy you find the right fabric to match!

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    • Sharon January 25, 2021 / 5:53 pm

      Thank you Deb. The simpler the better, the more classic even better, I think 🙂

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    • Sharon January 25, 2021 / 5:54 pm

      Thanks Nanette ~ thinking outside the box so to speak. I like it much better too 🙂

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    • Sharon January 26, 2021 / 5:37 pm

      Tradition seems to have it. Hand quilting seems to beg tradition to me. I was totally lucky with the fabric match – thankfully 🙂

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