Hi friends!
Today I wanted to share another modern Log Cabin quilt pattern with you. The Log Cabin is a super traditional quilt block but there are so many variations!
And just because the basic block starts as a traditional block, doesn’t mean it can’t feel modern.
Log Cabin Challenge quilt
First though, I just got back my recent Log Cabin quilt that I made as part of the monthly Instagram block re-imagination challenges I have been participating in and I wanted to share.
I love the quilting! Isn’t it great? I love the design, I love the variegated thread we picked… just love it!
I am still sewing on the binding but I will share the full image once it’s done. This quilt feels like summer with it’s bright, warm colors. So happy!
Want to read more about Log Cabin blocks and my challenge quilt? Click here.
New Modern Log Cabin Quilt Pattern – Ripples
One of my new patterns that came out with the Painted Blossoms batik fabric line is called Ripples.
The quilt is just a big, off center log cabin block.
Then I added the cool appliqué on top.
Of course, you can always skip the appliqué.
This would be such a great quilt to showcase some really awesome large print fabrics. I found these in my stash. Hmmm….
Where did the name come from?
Look at the appliqué shapes – don’t they look like the ripples you would see in the water if you tossed a nice rock?
Did you ever skip rocks in the water as a kid? The hardest part was finding just the right flat stone to use to skip.
August Block Challenge
This month for the block challenge on Instagram, we are re-imagining the Ocean Waves block. I love this block.
I can’t wait to show you how I redesigned it. You can follow along on IG but don’t worry if you don’t use IG; I will be posting about my block and my quilt here on the blog on August 25th!
A Quilter’s Alphabet
Next week is our final post in our A Quilter’s Alphabet series! Tammy and I have had a lot of fun with this blog series and I hope you have too. See you back here then for Y and Z!
happy quilting!
Kate
P.S. If you decide you would like to make Ripples, Hancock’s of Paducah has kits available with the pattern and fabric! Click here to see more.
