The week in stitches.
This week I am revisiting the Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Block, this time adding gingham fabric to the design. Scrappy + Gingham! Gingham fabric is, just like dots, stripes and checks, one of my stash basics, and I usually have on hand small pieces (fat quarters) of gingham in a range of sizes - small, medium, large - and colors. For this project I ordered yardage, with the intention of using it as sashing for the blocks, but a last minute change in design meant that the gingham fabric instead featured in each block.
Quilt in Progress Stats
64 Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Blocks
576 patchwork pieces
Each block measures 6.25" x 6.25"
100+ different printed fabrics from stash and rescued from the scrap bin.
The gingham fabric I have used is Medium Gingham in Black by Riley Blake.
Blocks made as per Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Block Tutorial
(but only with the first 8 logs and then trimmed back to measure 6.25" x 6.25")
Blocks made as per Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Block Tutorial
(but only with the first 8 logs and then trimmed back to measure 6.25" x 6.25")
Today I have been busy working on the final layout and sewing these blocks together ... with sashing. It is coming together well; a traditional block, a cheerful riot of color and pattern, and a good representation of my ever evolving fabric stash.
More soon.
Rita
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Cute! You really can't go wrong with gingham!
ReplyDeletelove the colors! You are just so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful but how do you get the gingham cut so perfectly on the print? I always have a problem with things like this or stripes. Help???
ReplyDeleteI love these blocks!
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty for sure, and the gingham is a great touch.
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are gorgeous. I love how you use such scrappy fabrics with traditional blocks! My favoroite combo! Can't wait to see it all put together!
ReplyDeleteAmber Johnson
Gigi's Thimble
I do so love these fabrics! My next project will be a scrappy reproduction pinwheel with four small retro inset panels. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteI love the black and white gingham so much--I think I will order some. This quilt will be a winner, as usual.
ReplyDeleteSo cute and clever!
ReplyDeleteI like these. My favorite would be red gingham. You have terrific ideas! I look forward to the finished quilt.
ReplyDeleteBlack and white gingham is such a classic! I'm wondering- is this a woven or printed one? I also have difficulty with cutting a woven gingham. Maybe I am buying a cheap version?
ReplyDeleteWhoa, Rita, this is incredible. I adore this.
ReplyDeleteI am waiting anxiously when you bust out the finish.
I can't wait to see this!! Love the gingham...
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be so cute!
ReplyDeleteYour fabrics plus gingham? A match made in heaven :) ever since getting my hands on a roly poly of Riley Blake's small gingham a few years ago, I have been hooked on ginghams...especially black and white! This will be awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI can hardly wait to see how this turns out.
ReplyDeleteWow I like how you used gingham. The blocks are really sweet
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