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Log Cabin Favorites213Adapted from Quilt It: Log Cabin Favorites, 20051 Circling the Cabin 2 Lightning Strikes 3 Lakeside CottageWendy Hillwww.QuiltersNewsletter.comPam StahlIrene Berry LOG CABIN favorites Quilters Newsletter ebook 1

Published since 1969Founders: George Leman [1927-1986]& Bonnie Leman [1926-2010]Introducing QN’sLOG CABIN E-BOOKThe first quilt I attempted was a log cabin. I picked up a book atthe local fabric store that promised quick piecing with amazingresults. I was most intrigued by the many ways I’d be able toarrange the blocks. I soon learned why log-cabin quilts are anenduring favorite.Whether you’re a new or seasoned quilter, you’ll enjoy makingany or all of the three quilts in Log Cabin Favorites, a QuiltersNewsletter’s e-book. Lightning Strikes and Lakeside Cottage followlog-cabin traditions featuring red center patches, dark andlight sides to the blocks, and logs that are cut the same widththroughout the quilt. Circling the Cabin turns those conventionsupside down. The centers are blue, there are no light and darksides to the blocks, and the logs are cut with diagonal sides.If glancing at Circling the Cabin, you wonder how you’ll get thefree-form look of the logs, don’t worry. We give you handy hintsthat will make this easy.Lightning Strikes also includes handy hints, this time showingyou how to make a wider than usual binding that will last throughmultiple washings–important for a bed quilt like this one.MANAGING EDITORDana JonesArt DirectorSusan E. GeddesSENIOR EditorKelly M. Smithsenior designerKathryn Wagar WrightEditorSMary Kate Karr-PetrasJoli Hines SayasanePhotographerMellisa Karlin MahoneyCREATIVE CRAFTS GROUP, LLCPRESIDENT & CEO: Stephen J. KentVP/Group Publisher: Tina BattockChief financial officer: Mark F. ArnettCORPORATE controller: Jordan BohrerVP/publishing Director: Joel P. Tonervp/production & technology: Derek W. Corsonvp/circulation: Nicole McGuireASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Lisa O’Bryannewsstand consultant: TJ Montillionline subscription manager: Jodi LeeProduct marketing manager: MaKenzie Dykstranew business manager: Lance Covertrenewal & billing manager: Nekeya Dancyadvertising coordinator: Madalene Beckeradministrative assistant: Jane FlynnRetail Sales: LaRita Godfrey, 800-815-3538production manager: Dominic TaorminaAd production coordinator: Sarah KatzADVERTISING INQUIRIES:Lisa O’Bryan, 303-215-5641When you finish piecing and joining the log-cabin blocks ofLakeside Cottage, all that’s left is the binding because quiltmakerIrene Berry likes quilts with blocks that go to the edges. She’schosen the straight-furrow arrangement of the blocks. This quiltis a great stashbuster, and Irene shows you how to use fabrics inmid-range values without losing the lines of the design.Andrea Abrahamson, 303-215-5686Quilt historian Barbara Brackman tells us log-cabin quiltsappeared in the early 1860s. They were so popular a decade laterthat quilt competitions introduced a category just for them.Seems their top-of-the-charts reign continues 150 years later!Please send all editorial material, advertising material,photos, and correspondence to our editorial offices at:Enjoy sNewsletter.comClassified Advertising:Alissa Norton, 303-215-5640Online Advertising Operations:how to reach usTo purchase or renew a subscription, to change youraddress, or to resolve any other subscription-relatedconcerns, call customer service at 800-477-6089 or386-246-3406 or emailqnewsletter@palmcoastd.com.Quilters Newsletter741 Corporate Circle, Suite AGolden, CO 80401PHONE: 303-215-5629; FAX 303-215-5601EMAIL: questions@qnm.comWe welcome the submission of previously unpublishedquilt-related manuscripts with digital photos, slides, ortransparencies to the above address or to submissions@qnm.com. For details on topics of interest to QN andhow to submit, visit Submission Guidelines atQuiltersNewsletter.com. If you’d like yoursubmission materials returned, please include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope. We reserve the right topublish all letters received by us, in all media. LOG CABIN favorites Quilters Newsletter ebook 2

CirclingtheCabin A variety of denimjeans were recycledfor this queen-sizequilt made by WendyHill. Wendy’s methodresults in blocks thathave a spontaneous,contemporary look.Complementarycolors of blue andorange add zip tothe quilt.Materials and CuttingBlock Size: 6H Quilt Size: 86 x 99 Yardage is based on 42 -wide fabric. (The yardage in parentheses is for borderscut crosswise and pieced.)MaterialsYds.CuttingBright Scraps*7H1 , 1G , 1H , 2 , 3G -wide strips as neededDark Scraps*22 -wide strips as neededDenim Scraps1G168 center patchesRust Print31K -wide strips as neededPurple PrintI10 strips binding 2H x 40 Black Print2I2 borders 4H x 93H , 2 borders 4H x 88H (1K)Backing83 horizontal panels 35 x 90 Batting90 x 103 *Yardage is approximate and depends on placement of brights and darks in yourblocks.Border dimensions include 2 extra length plus seam allowances.www.QuiltersNewsletter.com LOG CABIN favorites Quilters Newsletter ebook 3

Assemblyq Wash and press fabrics. The centerpatch of each block is denim, althoughquilter’s cotton is fine if you prefer it.Note that in all blocks, the first roundof logs is the same rust print. Block Xhas 2 rounds of logs around the denimcenter, and the other blocks have 3rounds of logs. The final round of logsin block Y is made with dark fabrics.r Referring to Handy Hints andthe block X-Z diagrams, make a totalof 168 blocks in any combination.Wendy’s quilt has 80 X blocks, 44 Yblocks, and 44 Z blocks.s Referring to the quilt photograph,arrange blocks in 14 rows of 12 blockseach, mixing block types in a mannerthat is pleasing. JoinBlockrows.Xt Sew the long borders to the sides ofthe quilt. Trim even with the edges.Sew the short borders to the top andbottom and trim.u Layer the quilt backing, batting,and top. Baste. Quilt in-the-ditcharound the block patches and along theborders, or quilt diagonal wavy linesto Ybottom,Block X across the quilt from topBlockextending lines into the borders.v Bind the quilt to finish.Free-FormLog Cabin BlocksWith this method, logs are added to acenter patch that’s been cut slightly offsquare. Strips are added in rounds ofcolor, and the oversize block is trimmedto a 7 square. There are 3 differentblock variations that differ in number oflogs and color placement. The numberyou make of each kind is arbitrary anddepends on your preference. You needa total of 168 blocks. In all blocks, thecenter patch and first round are thesame. Cut the center denim patches 2G to 3H , and various sizes in between.Cut some as rectangles. Trim one or twoedges at a slight angle to make the patchoff square. The greater the angle of thetrim, the more “wonky” the patchworkwill be. Cut 168 centers.www.QuiltersNewsletter.comBlock XBlock YBlock YBlock ZBlock ZBlock ZFig. 1Fig. 1Cut strips for the first round of logsabout 1K wide. Wendy used the samerust print for the first round in all blocks.Place the denim patch and the rust stripright sides together, even along one edge.Allow the rust strip to extend beyond thesides of the denim (Fig. 1). Sew G fromthe edge of the denim patch. Press therust strip and seam allowance away fromthe center. Place the block right side upon your cutting mat. Trim the ends ofthe rust strip following the angles of thedenim patch (Fig. 2).Rotate the patch and align the next sidewith the rust strip. Stitch, press open thenew log, and trim (Fig. 3). Add 2 morerust logs in this manner. You will havea slightly off-square center. Repeat thiswith all 168 denim centers.Fig. 1Fig. 2Fig. 2Fig. 4Fig.Fig. 2Fig. 4Fig. 3Fig. 3 LOG CABIN favorites Quilters Newsletter ebook Fig. 34

Fig. 1For the X block, cut the second(last) round of logs about 3 widefrom bright fabric. Wendy usedbright orange, hot pink, deep blue/purple, mossy brown, or wine forthis round. Place the pieced unitright sides together with the 3 -widestrip, allowing the strip to extendbeyond the sides of the block.Stitch. Press theFig.log1 away from thecenter, and trim the ends followingthe angles of the sides of the block.Repeat on all 4 sides. Measure tobe sure that the block is larger than7 . Make about 80 X blocks, or thenumber you wish to make.For the Y block, cut the secondround of logs 1 , 1H , or 2 widefrom bright fabric, and cut the third(last) round of logs 2 wide or widerfrom black or very dark fabric.Repeat the steps given above to sewlogs to Fig.the2center. Stop with thedark round of logs. Make about44 Y blocks, or as many as you wish.Make about 44 Z blocks just likeY blocks, except cut both rounds 2and 3 from bright fabrics.To trim all the blocks: Position an8 or larger square acrylic ruler on ablock and cut 2 adjacent sides (Fig. 4).Rotate the block, align the 7 linesof the rulerthe cut edges, andFig.with3trim the remaining 2 sides as shown(Fig. 5).Fig. 5Fig. 4Fig. 2Fig. 4theperfect gift!Fig. 35toEASY WAYSICAirbrush FABRTER!ONE RACY QUILnapolisMeet the IndiaLady500 QuiltQUILMEDALLIONwww.Q uiltersngTIPS for Playiwith COLOR4PATTERNSfor STUNNINGworkMosaic PatchTributeITYFEBRU ARY/MmGet the COMPthisPATTERN forREVERSIBLEQUILTQuiltPalacethe AlhambraMMUNAFT COART CRNewsle tter.coDE!LOOK INSILETEive: byExcluss InspiredBITMUST-SEE EXHIof Antique WhiteTSCorded QUILMMUNAFT COART CRingPatterns for Stunn TS45Fig. 50O.420ARCH 2011/NITY421O.4210111 /NO01AY 22011/NMAYRIL/MAPRIL/Send your quilting friends and familySenda FULLFUULL YEAR of the most trusted sourcefforor quilting news, inspiration, andiinformationnfoormation – all for just 17.97pplusluus a FREE Instant Gift!to QN FounderanBonnie Lemwww.Q uiltersNewsle tter.comSAVE50%tioripbscueaGivtSGifw.ww LOG CABIN favorites Quilters Newsletter ebook comy!odaTn5

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An antique quilt from the CivilWar period was the inspirationfor this bed-size quilt by PamStahl. Pam made the quilt for herhusband, Craig, who “requesteda big quilt instead of anotherwimpy lap-size quilt. Craig’s quiltended up being big, heavy, andwarm, thanks to wool batting.”Assemblyq Wash and press fabrics. Notethat in the dark/medium half ofthe blocks, Pam used a varietyof values. Some of the mediumlogs are fairly light. This addsto the overall visual interest andemphasizes the striped look insome blocks. Cut the patcheslisted in the materials and cuttingbox and shown in the rotarycutting dia grams.r Referring to the block diagram,make 64 blocks, noting carefullythe placement of the light anddark strips.LJHFDBN L J H F DC E G I K MACEGIKMBlockMake 64Materials and CuttingBlock Size: 10 Yds.Light Scraps6 Medium Scraps3 Dark Scraps2 Red Print Navy Solid Binding1 Backing8 Battingwww.QuiltersNewsletter.comMeasurements include ¼ seam allowances.Align arrows with lengthwise or crosswise grain of fabric.B 1¼ 2 A 2 Quilt Size: 90 x 90 2 Yardage is based on 42 -wide fabric.MaterialsRotary CuttingCutting64 C, 64 D, 64 E, 64 F, 64 G, 64 H, 64 I,155 D for border64 D, 64 E, 64 H, 64 I, 64 L, 64 M,155 D for border64 F, 64 G, 64 J, 64 K, 154 D for border64 A64 B, 64 C9 strips binding 3 x 42 3 panels 32 x 94 94 x 94 E4¼ C 1¼ 2¾ F5 1¼ H6½ I7¼ 1¼ N11 LOG CABIN favorites Quilters Newsletter ebook 1¼ 1¼ K8¾ 1¼ L9½ G5¾ 1¼ 1¼ J8 D1¼ 3½ 1¼ M10¼ 1¼ 1¼ 7