SAHRR Border 5
It’s Monday once again, and today is the reveal for the SAHRR Border 5. I had so much fun reading through your posts and seeing your creativity last week! It was fun to see who inspired who, and new border ideas I hadn’t even thought of. This group is so much fun! It’s hard to believe we are almost done with the borders on our quilts. Here’s the schedule with links to the hosts for the SAHRR so you can visit their blogs for inspiration.
- January 13: Center Block Reveal.
- January 20: 1st Round: Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
- January 27: 2nd Round: Anja @ Anja Quilts
- February 3: 3rd Round: Gail @ Quilting Gail
- February 10: 4th Round: Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts
- February 17: 5th Round: Brenda @ Songbird Designs – Link up here this week!
- February 24: 6th Round: Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
- March 24: Parade: showing all of your finished SAHRRs!
Brenda of Songbird Designs is our host for the week, and she has chosen the log cabin block for the SAHRR Border 5. While Log Cabin blocks are considered traditional blocks, there are so many ways they can be made, and sometimes the precision of traditional piecing gets set aside for some improv fun. I expect there will be a lot of creativity with your borders this week, and I can’t wait to see what you do.
My post from my first SAHRR quilt shows a variety of ways I considered using the log cabin block. It might give you some inspiration as you consider your borders this week.
Just like that first SAHRR quilt, I have not finished my border for this week. My quilt is getting large, so I’ve decided to combine the last two borders. My SAHRR quilts hang on a quilt holder at the top of our stairs, but the hanger is a set width, so I have to keep that in mind. Anyway, I made a few small log cabin blocks, using a foundation paper pieced method.
My log cabin blocks are 3-1/2″ unfinished, and that is the main reason for using the foundation paper pieced method. They went together quickly, and I’m using a new method for the paper piecing using only one pattern and no paper ripping once the block is sewn. So at this point, this is what my layout looks like.
And that’s how my SAHRR Border 5 looks on my design wall. I am pretty sure I’m happy with my layout plan, but who knows? I might be inspired to change it up later this week.
Another reason for my combining the two borders is that I’m almost out of the Kona School Bus fabric I’m using for the coping borders. I ordered more, but was surprised to find that the old and new fabrics did not match. I think the dye lots may be just a bit different. The new fabric is just a shade darker when placed next to the current fabric. If I used the new fabric for one more coping border, I don’t think it would be noticeable, but I would know it and every time I’d look at the quilt it would bother me. I’m not sad that I have more of this bright fabric to use in another quilt though!
You’ll have to come back next week to see what I do with the rest of this quilt. In the meantime, have fun with your log cabin blocks for your SAHRR Border 5!
And don’t forget to link up with Brenda this week at Songbird Designs!
Wendy
16 Comments
marissthequilter
The symmetry is striking. Look forward to seeing the finished border — and quilt.
Gene Black
Your little log cabin blocks are fun.
texasquiltgal
Your log cabins look perfect on your SAHRR! Although I am aghast at the 3.5″ size. My fingers hurt just reading it – lol!
Diann@LittlePenguinQuilts
Your tiny log cabins are fun, Wendy! Did you find the foundation paper for piecing them online or another source? As always on Monday morning, my thinking wheels are turning! My SAHRR, too, is getting close to the end size that I want, so how to incorporate the final two borders to make that happen? Still thinking!
slamminthescreendoor
Your little log cabin blocks look great. Love all the colors in your SAHRR.
laura bruno lilly
Oooooo – that Kona School Bus fabric really works! I confess I had my doubts. 😉 This is coming together well. Maybe the burgeoning size of this quilt is telling you it doesn’t want to be contained for that spot on the wall traditionally showcasing SAHRR finishes…just something to consider. 😉
Laura Kate
Nice. I love log cabin blocks. It was the first quilt block I mastered. I used it in making my first bed-sized quilt. I like that it is beginner friendly and doesn’t require matching points or nesting seams. I haven’t tried the paper piecing method yet. This could be the week I do.
Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Smart to be thinking ahead for how you will use the quilt and keeping it to the size you need. Looks great and I’m curious how the final prompt will play together for you!
Vicki in MN
The coping strips make your quilt so cohesive, and so does only doing a block or two and adding those to the blue to make your border.
Bernie
Love the progress made here Wendy. As Vicki said – the coping strips make all of it work well. I love the colors as well. Getting close to a finish here!
kathleenmcmusing
The log cabins look great! I am sorry that the new fabric doesn’t match the old. It is good to follow your heart and mind and do what you know you will like. This is really stunning.
quiltinggail
Love your log cabin blocks! They are tiny!!! and look beautiful!! I’m looking forward to seeing your finished top!
Barbara J Stanbro
It’s looking great. The log cabins are a nice touch.
Quilting is in my Blood
Your tiny log cabin blocks look wonderful. Paper piecing can yield such great results!
Brenda @ Songbird Designs
Great minds, Wendy! I’m combining my last two also! Love the little logs you created.
mspdesignsusa
Your log cabins are beautiful!