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Monday, October 12, 2009

Hourglass Log Cabin

Last night I finished sewing all the blocks together for the little log cabin quilt. I think I will be happy enough with a 3/8" binding to frame the quilt, so no border on this.

Several people wanted to know how big these blocks were, and I'm sorry I didn't think to include that information. Each of these little blocks finishes to 4" square, so each little log finishes to 1/2" wide. Because the pieces were small, I cut strips or rectangles from my scraps that measured at least 1-1/8" wide. Then I paper pieced the blocks, trimming any excess fabric off as I went.

9 comments:

  1. Breathtakingly awesome. Have a warm crisp autumn day ... TTFN ~Marydon

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  2. What a sweet little quilt! Paper-piecing is the way to go with small scraps... well done... and just binding it is a great idea to not detract from the cute little blocks...

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  3. Very nice, Sue! On your way to another finish!

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  4. As always...so nice...see you tomorow...

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  5. Oh, those little seams make my head ache from clear over here! You are so patient!

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  6. Great little quilt, so colorful. Nice job.

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  7. Love your mini log cabin, that is my all time favorite quilt pattern. Enjoy.

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  8. Looks great -- love the setting and wow, what patience you must have to paper piece it.

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