Finally this past week I got the itch to quilt (after all the practical sewing I’ve been doing lately). Not to piece anything or select fabrics for a new quilt (although I do love those parts). No, I just wanted to quilt.
So I threw this little quilt top together with some batting and backing and quilted it.
This is the Log Cabin quilt that I sewed during our second sewalong way back in January 2014, lol!
I loved it, I hated it, I picked it apart, I sewed it back together again, and then I stuck it in my pile O’ quilt tops.
Now that its done I only wish it were bigger. It’s about 41” square. It will make a cute wall hanging somewhere. I love the colors so much that I wish it were a king size bedspread. But 4” log cabin blocks take forever!
So, what have you been sewing up this week? Did you make something with one of my free sewing tutorials or patterns? I would love to see! Tag me on Instagram @sewcanshe.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
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Sew a beautiful Twin Star Quilt Pattern with just 3 yards of fabric! 3 yard quilt patterns like this one are fast and easy to sew. All you need is 3 one yard cuts of fabric from your stash. Twin…
I can’t stop making these!!! My version of this Japanese pen case is so much fun. I gave myself the chance to use a bunch of different fabrics by adding a bound zipper that makes a cute snappy handle – it’s the cutest little case in the house. Well, they all are – and they are great for lots more than pens!
I’ve decided to start a new blog series here on the SewCanShe blog, and I’m calling it Sewing 201. Why? Well I’m assuming that you already sew… no, you already love to sew. So I want to share tips beyond…
All your favorite fabric scraps are screaming to be sewn into a super cute tiny tote! This free tiny bag pattern is so fun to make. And because it’s so small, it’s really fast to sew too.
Sometimes I get things right. I mean I really do, and I sew something totally amazing. That’s what happened with these pillows.
It all started when I saw some adorable picture pillows with dogs in the store one day, I said to myself, ‘I can do that – with pictures of our own dog even!’
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Your log cabin quilt is beautiful. The orange, purple and pink really work together very well. You are right that 4" blocks will take a long (very long for a bed quilt) time. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous finish!!! https://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com
I love your log cabin quilt and can see why you’d like it bigger now that it is finished! She is a beauty. I oopsed and entered my pattern on your link-up before reading not to link up items for sale. Please delete the link as I can’t do that.
Your log cabin quilt is beautiful. The orange, purple and pink really work together very well. You are right that 4" blocks will take a long (very long for a bed quilt) time. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous finish!!!
https://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com
Your log cabin quilt is so pretty! I can see why you’re wishing you made it bigger! 🙂
Thanks for hosting the party:-) Love your log cabin quilt!
I love your log cabin quilt and can see why you’d like it bigger now that it is finished! She is a beauty. I oopsed and entered my pattern on your link-up before reading not to link up items for sale. Please delete the link as I can’t do that.
Hi Myra! I’m going to leave your link in since your quilt is so beautiful and you’re not selling it, just the pattern.
Thanks for inspiring us with your beautiful quilt!
Caroline
Oh my – 4" log cabin squares! They are beautiful – I love anything in smaller sizes. The colors are so soft, yet pop together. Gorgeous quilt!
It’s a great size for a baby quilt or someone in a wheelchair to use as a lap quilt, or for a nursing home resident to use while sitting in a chair!
L.I.K.E!
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I couldn’t resist commenting. Perfectly written!
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