Over a year ago, my amazingly talented and generous Brit Bee ladies sent me their take on log cabin blocks, which I requested when I was queen bee in January '12.
I love all of their blocks, and enjoyed making them into a quilt top.
Then I stalled!
A few months back I started piecing the back for this special quilt, and decided to go with a giant log cabin (my inspiration was this stunner!). I bought a jelly roll in 'Oh Deer' and adding in some missing colours from my stash, followed the rainbow order of ROYGBIV!
While I like the Oh Deer collection, I'm not a fan of it in jelly roll form, because some of the cute patterns get lost in the strips.
I used up some Vintage Modern mini charm squares in the centre, and put in more of my denim-esk cotton between the rows.
I have to admit the piecing of this giant log cabin was tedious, which is why I only did a few rows every so often!
But it is now complete, and I'm looking forward to getting it basted and quilted and finished!
Even if it is a year late!
And I'll leave you with a funny quote my daughter found on Pinterest:
Hope you've had a great week!
Jxo
Thanks for the giggle!
ReplyDeleteLove those giant log cabins...love the striking navy with the bright colours! FAB!!
Beautiful! You are going to end-up with a reversible quilt! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love both sides of your quilt, they're stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love the back! It looks more like a top. Brilliant!
ReplyDelete... am still laughing ....
I love the fact that its reversible. Great job.
ReplyDeleteOh the back is perfect! And you daughter is a chip off the old block indeed! xxx
ReplyDeleteThat's so fun Judith! I love both sides of your coming quilt! They would make a great couple, too. I guess I haven in my mind my men's shirt quilt which needs the pair. That blue colours is wonderful and brightens all the lovely colours so well. Have a wonderful weekend1 x Teje
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic now: when its all put together its going to be stunning!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen so many variations on a theme - well done for getting through the piecing. It will all be a distant memory when you're snuggling under it.
ReplyDeleteyes ha ha ha ha ....... (that was about the joke) the quilt however, is seriously stunning - I love it xx
ReplyDeleteIt will be one totally, amazingly gorgeous double sided quilt, how fantastic!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe back is very clever, and wow, the front is gorgeous! joke was braw funny too... :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's going to be a gorgeous quilt! One to treasure!
ReplyDeleteOooo! The back is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the comment. It is so true...
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is looking quite something, too!
Excellent quilt top and back, and excellent quote.
ReplyDeleteChuckling at that quote! Your quilt back is such a wonderful compliment to all those beautiful blocks that make up your Brit Bee quilt. This is going to be a two-sided stunner by the time you finish it. It was worth waiting to finish this quilt exactly how you want it.
ReplyDeletethat looks like a tedious work :) but the back is just gorgeous! i also like the pink block with melody miller retro lady!
ReplyDeleteDouble sided quilt Jude!? Fab!
ReplyDeleteLove the log cabin quilt. as for the good woman well men are still looking in the corners. They will never learn. haha.
ReplyDeleteYay, looking forward to them being united! I've never been either good or good at hiding in corners ;o)
ReplyDeleteWowsers! It looks amazing. I have never attempted a real double sided quilt, because I live in fear of my appalling basting skills. This is going to be so stunning.
ReplyDeleteJudith what a fantastic looking quilt, both sides are so beautiful...ooh the choices!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt back is as bright and beautiful as the front. It is going to be a really special quilt. Love the quote as well! Di x
ReplyDeleteI love the brights against the denim colour.....makes such a change from white.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt you have made. I am catching up on reading so have seen this all done too. I really want to make another huge log cabin, yours is just as inspiring as mine - it is on the list.
ReplyDeleteIt's really wonderful size log cabins. Also some great collection. I also find some great collection & find some great log cabins & Thanks for this great sharing.
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