This spectacular quilt has been one of our most popular designs. Extraordinary log cabin quilts has more of everything you want, need, and expect in a quilting book. Sep 26, 2014 the most inspiring part of the book for me was the way jera took other quilt patterns and designs and made quiltasyougo options for them. Log cabin quilts are some of my favorite to make, so i jumped at the chance. Mar 22, 2011 in modern log cabin quilting, susan beal outlines the entire process from start to finish, including basic quilting howto as well as extensive design, fabric, and embellishment information. This inspiring book opens a world of quilting excitement. It appeals to all levels of quilters from the beginner to the advanced quilter. Country log cabin quilts for sale country quilts by. The snowman quilt is what is now displayed on the large footstool in the family room. From basic to beyond belief, if you love log cabin blocks, this is the book is a must have. My seven log cabin blocks are all sewn and i already have an idea of how i want to. Product title patch magic blue white log cabin quilt twin 65x 85 average rating. Simple designs and a complete chapter devoted to howtos make this a great book for the beginning quilter.
Its also very versatile, if you dont like the chevron pattern then you can lay your quilt out in any way you want, if you want to use seven different fabrics you can. Easy log cabin lap quilt tutorial simple simon and company. Judy martins log cabin quilt book quilting with judy martin. I took a class years ago and that was one of her tips when quilting if the block is curvy applique looks great with a. In modern log cabin quilting, susan beal outlines the entire process.
This book contains 16 different patterns all variations on the traditional log cabin block. Of course, there are many other log cabin quilt designs in the book including the classic log cabin, courthouse steps, and wonky log cabins with improvisational piecing. So when a customer showed me a picture of judy martins log cabin quilt book, i knew i. Judy martin s log cabin quilt book offers endless creative possibilities for this traditional block. Yesterday on quiltsocial i showed you two different ways to sew log cabin blocks using northcotts new line of fabric called arisan spirit euphoria.
Best modern quilt books the best books on modern quilt making. Log cabin quilt designs are among the most popular and easily recognized of all quilt patterns. Ive seen lots of log cabin variations of quiltasyou. Feb 20, 2020 log cabin quilts are enduringly popular because of their ease of construction and their many setting possibilities. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world. Yesterday on quiltsocial i showed you two different ways to sew log cabin blocks using northcotts new line of fabric called arisan spirit. Shake up log cabin quilts with natalia bonner and nancy. The log cabin quilt is one of the most popular and easily recognizable of all quilt designs. Chevron log cabin quilt part 1 the quilting room with mel. The ultimate half log cabin quilt book by sharyn squier craig. The curves of the feathers really compliment the straightness of the logs. Log cabin quilt designs come and go, but it can be hard to find one that truly stands out. This wellorganized book allows me to put my own touches on the finished design. Since all log cabin designs follow the same formula, once you master straight lines and right angles, any of the 25 projects in this book are possible.
In addition, youll receive eight video downloads, three fulllength classes three quilting guides, access to gold member live events, and so much more. Quilting with judy martin lessons, blocks, and quilting. Log cabin variations quilting books patterns and notions. It was rather tragic and dated, but my mother loves it. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Modern log cabin quilting clearly explains the log cabin technique, applying it to a contemporary. Here are a few examples of quilts from the book so that you can see the wide variety.
For todays block i decided to make a modernstyle log cabin. Beginning with a center shape, usually a square, the traditional design is. I love them also for their potential for block variation. As one of the easiest, most versatile and budgetfriendly quilting. 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. Modern quiltasyougo pattern book diary of a quilter. While i enjoy using simple sets for my log cabin quilts, i am excited to mix and match judy s design elements to create a design of my own. Modern log cabin quilting pattern book 25 simple quilts and. So when a customer showed me a picture of judy martins log cabin quilt book, i knew i had to own a copy. All i did was use a variety of christmas fabrics and then follow this map along with a few easy directions.
The traditional design consists of a center square with strips of fabrics, of both light and dark colors, being sewn in sequence around the. Log cabin quilt patterns are a staple in american quilting, and first rose to popularity during the time of the civil war. This accompanies the more detailed and illustrated written tutorial for piecing your own block on pages 2830 of my book. Modern log cabin quilt block designs quilting daily. As one of the easiest, most versatile and budgetfriendly quilting techniques, log cabin quilting is a wonderful choice for firsttime quilters as well as for seasoned quilters looking to experiment with design and colour. It is a great scrappy quilt block, and for that reason it has been made for years by women who only had bits and pieces of fabric. I love the clean designs of the quilt patterns offered in this book. The log cabin quilt is as traditional as they come, but with a bit of imagination and the help of our inspiring designers you can take the traditional and make it so much more. Log cabin quilt blocks are easy to make and, i think, a lot of fun. The log cabin quilt is as traditional as they come but with a bit of imagination and the help of our inspiring designers quilters can take the traditional and make it so much more. A log cabin quilt, or log cabin quilt block, is one of the most popular traditional quilt patterns and is pieced together using strips of fabric, with a small square at the center.
Embellishing log cabin quilt blocks online quilting videos. Modern log cabin quilting gives this traditional quilting technique a contemporary sensibility. All of the log cabin quilt designs shown below start with a basic log cabin block, half dark fabrics and half light, pieced around a center square to create the different layout designs, simply flip and rotate the blocks to change the placement of the color values. Bear mountain cabin quilting books patterns and notions. This accompanies the more detailed and illustrated written tutorial for piecing. Traditional log cabin quilt blocks can easily be made modern with the help of our guest in the sewing with nancy series titled, cabin fever quilts. Log cabin blocks and the innumerable variations have always been my favourites. Judy martins log cabin quilt book features 16 complete and accurate patterns in multiple sizes 34 sizes in all. The many ways to arrange log cabin blocks on your quilt. You will use a variety of fun techniques to construct log cabin and bear paw blocks, flying geese and a. Beginning with a center shape, usually a square, the traditional design is made by sewing strips in sequence around the sides of the square, varying the values between light and dark. Quilt pattern books the log cabin quilt is as traditional as they come, but with a bit of imagination and the help of our inspiring designers you can take the traditional and make it so much. You will need 16 different mediumdark to dark prints and 16 assorted background prints plus border. Log cabin quilt designs generations quilt patterns.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Each pattern has a big color photo of the entire quilt. A log cabin quilt, or log cabin quilt block, is one of the most popular traditional quilt patterns and is pieced together using strips of fabric, with a small square at the center of the block. All of the log cabin quilt designs shown below start with a basic log cabin block, half dark fabrics and half light, pieced around a center square to create the different layout. Techniques and projects for improvisational quilts jacquie gering. Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. Jan 02, 2000 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. In modern log cabin quilting, susan beal outlines the entire process from start to finish, including basic quilting howto as well as extensive design, fabric, and embellishment.
Quiltmaker, julyaugust 2015these 20 quilts are a modern development of traditional log cabin blocks. Multi color queen masculine log cabin finished quilt very nice barn raising. Country log cabin quilts for sale country quilts by choice. My renewed interest in log cabins couldnt have come at a better time. Upgrade to gold membership and get unlimited access to our entire library of premium quilting videos, receive discounts on dvds, video downloads, and classes in the shop. Tea cabin queen log cabin quilt green country primitive ms. Log cabin quilts are some of my favorite to make, so i jumped at the chance when i was invited to contribute a quilt. Everything needed is here, the patterns, the instructions and the designers unique spin on the traditional with todays fantastic fabrics and techniques.
An entire chapter is devoted to borders, complete with 17 sumptuous photographed examples and 16 illustrations of borders you can add to your log cabin quilt. As i prepared to publish my third log cabin book in 20, i started this board to share some of the more innovative log cabins with modern quilters. Unfollow log cabin quilt patterns to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Choices quilts offers country log cabin quilts handmade for you. The log cabin quilt block is one of the most popular and recognizable quilt blocks.
Use fabric that doesnt match exactly dare we say scrap buster. Quilts began being documented in the early 1800s, before that there is now way of telling when this particular pattern began. The log cabin design dates back to the time of the pioneers and is one of the most popular quilting patterns today with its traditional red center representing the heart or the hearth of the home and the stripes around the center representing the logs of the cabin. Included are pieced as well as appliqued designs for your walls, beds and living room decor. Modern log cabin quilting from designer susan beal has 25 projects. The log cabin quilt always holds a special place for me as it was the first quilt i every the 90s. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. What we love about this two tone log cabin quilt block is how simple and elegant it is. Heres a simple howto video to piece a basic log cabin block like the ones above in the picture frames style. Cutting directions for log cabin quilt center fabric 1 2 strip 1st light fabric 2 2strips 2nd light fabric 5 2 strips 3rd light fabric 10 2 strips 1st dark fabric 4 2 strips 2nd.
In it favorite author sharyn craig teaches her new sewing method of three easy half log cabin blocks, including logs plus and chevron, which all offer amazing design possibilites. Embellishing log cabin quilt blocks national quilters circle. Modern log cabin quilting pattern book 25 simple quilts. In modern log cabin quilting, susan beal outlines the entire process from start to finish, including basic quilting howto as well as extensive design, fabric, and. If you think quilting is too difficult or too complicated.
Here is what the finished log cabin quilt blocks from this tutorial will look like finished. 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. The log cabin design dates back to the time of the pioneers and is one of the most popular quilting patterns today with its traditional red center representing the heart or. Log cabin quilt designs come and go, but it can be hard to find one that truly stands. Quilt book, log cabin quilts new quilts from an old favorite, log cabin quilt patterns, aqs edited by victoria faoro, vintage 1995, oop inmymaterialworld 5 out of 5 stars. Just as architecture has changed from the original log cabin homes to our modern 21 st century homes, quilting has made the same transition. 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. In it favorite author sharyn craig teaches her new sewing method of three easy half log cabin blocks, including logs plus and chevron, which all. 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. This week i managed to get my modern metallic mini quilt finished, just in time to get it entered in pnw metallic challenge competition. In modern log cabin quilting, susan beal outlines the entire process from start to finish, including basic quilting howto as well as extensive design, fabric, and embellishment information.