There are so many talented crafters and creaters out there in the blogosphere! I confess that I have a computer file entitled 'cool stuff & ideas' and whenever I see something that inspires me, I shove it in that file for future reference. This fun project falls into that category...
I fell in love with this little quilt from Carolynn at Chenille Cottage--isn't it adorable? She was featuring her guest bedroom and this little beauty was peeking out from the top of a dresser where it was part of a display... I love the mix of colors and patterns, and the quasi-log cabin perimeter.
You all know how I love my modified log cabin pattern! You can click on the photo and it will open a link to her post so you can see it for yourself!
You all know how I love my modified log cabin pattern! You can click on the photo and it will open a link to her post so you can see it for yourself!
I drooled over the quilt for about a week and decided that I needed to attempt something similar, so one morning I sat down with a cup of coffee and my ideas and drafted out my own version of the pattern...
Yet another project to use up some of my favorite fabric scraps! For this project I actually took the time to draft the pattern, add inlays, and keep a copy of it so I could replicate it at some point in the future. Something you need to know about me is that I often start out a project with just an idea in my head and no set pattern. I play around with fabrics and make things... handbags, coin purses, accessories, you name it. More often than not I don't have a solid pattern. I've done that all my life--and it's a bad habit that I really need to break for the sake of consistency.
And here it is! A sister for my modified log cabin cushion to cover the world's ugliest pillow #2. They're happy to hang out together side-by-side on the sofa in my new sewing/work room, and they add a bit of color and charm to my workspace. I am so happy with the way the pattern turned out! I may just make a wall hanging using my pattern and add in a little appliqued birdie... stay tuned for a creative update on that!
The finished result is a combination of traditional piecing, hand applique, machine quilting, and hand quilting. If anyone is interested in trying the pattern for themself, feel free to leave me a comment and I'll share my pattern with you.
Happy Tax Day!
Happy Tax Day!
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