Almost A Log Cabin Quilt

Almost A Log Cabin Quilt

As I was getting the backing ready for the "Almost A Log Cabin" quilt, I decided to try grid quilting using masking tape to mark the stitching lines. Hee, hee -- that didn't go so well... the fabric is flannel and the tape got a bit too strong. Add to that -- the "almost" part of the name of my quilt -- the lines are not as straight as they should be.

This was my first log cabin quilt. I finished the top several years ago and added a border a couple of weeks ago. It was originally planned to be an oversized quilt for a twin bed. The addition of the borders should make it large enough for a queen.

A couple of the anchor lines are stitched and now I am marking the grid lines. The final quilting will be a grid pattern with spacing at about 2.75". It is definitely easier to mark a quilt before pinning, but -- you work with what you have.

Elizabeth Mears at Week 20

Elizabeth Mears - Week 20

During the past week I completed the queen stitch band and a portion of the baskets and words.  It looks great but it will go on the back burner while I get some quilting done.

Elizabeth Mears Stitching - Week 19

Lizzie at Week 19

On to the baskets!  Don't you just love the berry baskets on this sampler?  I continue to follow the schedule and the suggestions that have been made by Barbara of Queenstown Samplers.  The queen stitch row is marked and will be stitched after completing a small portion of the section just below it - the leaves of the baskets, top of the building and the fruit words.  So glad that she provided the stitch schedule through July!

Elizabeth Mears Stitching - Week 18

Lizzie at Week 18

After taking a couple of weeks off, I am back to stitching with Lizzie.  There are a couple of color changes in the rice and eyelet alphabet... not by design.  Since there are no sampler authorities in my home I will be the only one to notice.

The four sided stitch is fun and fast, I should have the band finished this weekend and will be able to start the over 1 inscription row.  I am totally keeping up the group!!

Woolie Baskets Quilt Top - Done!

Woolie Baskets - Done

This is the completed quilt top with all three borders.  It will hang on the design wall while I try to decide how to quilt it.  After taking a free motion quilt class and continued practice... I seriously dislike the technique.  So,  straight lines and soft curves are what I will be looking to use to complete the quilt.

Woolie Baskets Quilt

Warm Woolie Baskets - April 28

The past week I have only had time to work on the Warm Woolie Baskets quilt.  The photo shows my progress... there are two more borders to add.  The quilt is coming together quite nicely.

Ornament No. 3 Completed

Ornament Club - March

The third ornament in this fun series is stitched.  I am quite happy with myself for getting this one done... the swirl technique used is well out of my comfort zone.  This one definitely falls into the "finished is better than perfect" category!!