Making Blocks
I’ve been having fun making blocks for the Block Study Collective with Tara Faughnan this fall. My first batch of blocks from October are still a work in progress and brewing on my design wall while I decide whether to sew them together into one quilt, or leave them as separate block studies.
They are happy colors, so I’m just enjoying them hanging out with me as I sew. While I’m pondering that, I’m making blocks of a different design with these fabrics.
A whole new fabric pull, and I’m loving these colors. This month we are making log cabin blocks using a new technique for paper piecing that Tara demonstrated. It has been a game changer for me. No paper ripping when the block is sewn?? I’m in! I started with two . . .
These measure 3-1/2″ by 6-1/2″. Then I made a few more . . .
And a few more . . . I can’t quit making these . . .
I made two more, and now I’m taking a break while I work on some Christmas projects. I’ll show you more on this in a future post. Tara has given us a variety of pattern sizes and shapes, so I think I want to try some of those too. I don’t think I’ll get those done before month’s end, but we’ll see.
So that’s pretty much all I’ve been doing, making blocks and messing around with some holiday sewing. How about you? What are you working on?
Wendy
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24 Comments
Barbara J Stanbro
Wow! I love all the color in this post.
Cindy Pieters
Colour, colour and more lovely colour! Love them!
Kate
Color studies are really interesting. Your log cabin blocks are really cool, wonderful color palette.
texasquiltgal
Gorgeous log cabin blocks! I think you are having way too much fun. 😀
Vicki in MN
I really love those pretty log cabin blocks! Looking forward to seeing what you will do with all these blocks!
Karen
I used to have a lot of solid color fabrics but do not have many over the years – which fabric line is that from? Mine were always Kona Cotton which has every color available it seems.
Brenda @ Songbird Designs
Love your fabric pull for those log cabin blocks and I love the October blocks as well. Very cool!
laura bruno lilly
I like the elongated log cabin design. I notice your increased use of solids – any particular reason for this or just a happenstance?
Bernie
Wendy – the log cabins are just stunning. Love the colors!
I am working on making holiday placemats out of my Christmas fabrics. Not sure where I will donate them but maybe to a senior home of some sort. I need to make a few more and then make some phone calls. It is nice to just use the fabric and they are so festive.
Kathleen McCormick
Citronickle in log cabins – whee!!! All these blocks are so gorgeous. I wouldn’t be able to stop either. Is it the freezer paper technique for paper piecing? I can’t wait to see your Christmas sewing – I am sure it will be equally as gorgeous.
Sara F
Great color choices and such fun blocks.
Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Both are gorgeous color palettes. I’m intrigued by this paper piecing method – is it freezer paper or something else?
Helen
I’m pretty sure that particular color scheme belongs to you.
J Mur
Looks like you’ve been having some fun, Wendy. Happy holiday sewing!
Diann@LittlePenguinQuilts
You’re always working on things that look fun and interesting, Wendy! I love the bright quarter square triangles, and also the more muted palette of the log cabin type blocks. You’ve got a great stash of solids to play with!
Cocoa Quilts
Loving the log cabin blocks! Colors are perfect and the length in them is inspiring.
Quilting is in my Blood
Wow! These log cabin blocks are great! Glad you enjoyed the paper piecing without the paper.
Tracie
I love your blocks! It’ll be so fun to see your finished projects.
aquilterstable
LOVE your log cabins! It’s been fun trying Tara’s method for sure. And I LOVE this palette!
Cheree
Beautiful blocks. I can see how they would be addictive!
marissthequilter
Oh wow Wendy. Your blocks are spectacular! Love the boldness and brightness of both, but the HSTs are my favourite.
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
So colorful, Wendy! You’re really into solids these days. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles
The blocks are awesome but I was completely distracted by the adorable kitty photo!
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