A Bluebird Log Cabin Quilt

A finished quilt and a picture post ~

Bluebird Log Cabin Quilt - 2016

I am so pleased with how this quilt turned out! Even though the Bluebird fabric collection is somewhat different to the fabrics that I usually work with, I am drawn to them. The colors are bright and the range of deep dark saturated blues included fill a gap in my stash. I like the quirky designs ~ the cutlery, the birds in flight, and the intentionally aged fabrics. They're so unusual, and amuse me rather than displease me and, like any collection, may not for everyone. Similarly it seems is the random inclusion of the spider ...

I have kept the quilting simple but that's not to say that this quilt is sparsely quilted. All seam lines have been ditch stitched and where seams end I have continued stitching from edge to edge of the quilt, creating an uneven grid of intersecting lines. The quilting has given the quilt a lovely hand and soft drape, as well as a texture that complements the style of the fabrics and the design of the quilt.

QUILT STATS

Bluebird Log Cabin Quilt

36 Curvy Log Cabin Blocks

Each Curvy Log Cabin Block measures 9.25" x 9.25"

612 patchwork pieces.

Featuring the Bluebird fabric collection as well as

additional Cotton + Steel prints.

Solid red fabric is Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in Lipstick.

All cotton fabrics and thread.

Warm & White batting from The Warm Company; 

a low loft cotton batting perfect for use with low volume background fabrics.

The finished quilt measures 53 inches x 53 inches.

For the back of the quilt I have again used Newspaper in Spackle from the Story Collection by Carrie Bloomston. And for the binding I have used a fabric from the Black & White collection also by Cotton + Steel (Petite Plus in black). The dark fabric used for the binding completes the quilt by boldly framing it and draws the eye in towards the center of the quilt.

This quilt is for sale and the price is available upon request.

Paypal only.

 (for all inquiries please email: redpepperquilts at gmail dot com).

As always, thank you for stopping by,
Rita

RELEVANT LINKS:
A Bluebird Log Cabin Quilt - Work in Progress
Sunday Stash #314 Bluebird by Cotton + Steel 

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