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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This is the year of the gnomes! Put an adorable gnome on your table (actually two gnomes, one on either end!) with this easy to sew table runner. A new table runner like this is sure to liven up any room because this little guy will look awesome on a sideboard or even over your piano too!
This easy, easy, easy messenger bag just folds over to close. Did I mention it’s easy? Like perfect for your first sewing project ever. Or when you are tired of your purse and you want a new one in 20 minutes.
Sew the scrappiest quilt ever using your smallest scraps and a roll of calculator receipt paper! I first saw this idea on Pinterest and I didn’t believe it could be done until I tried it myself. Here’s a free tutorial…
Sew a useful organizer for your car so you’ll have a spot to hold your purse, phone, sunglasses – and everything else you need to keep handy. Have you noticed that most new cars these days don’t build-in a spot for a bag or purse? It can be so frustrating – until now. My readers asked me to write them a sewing pattern for a spot to put all your stuff in your car – and here it is! This project uses easy to find (and inexpensive) mesh fabric that you can buy online or in stores. Let me show you how to make it!
Did you see what I did with my 9 patch blocks? I made them into a fun summer blanket. In case you didn’t know, we live in Florida and don’t often need a heavy quilt. I use thin cotton batting (usually Warm and Natural) in all of my quilts, but in the summer even that can seem like a lot.
You can sew an easy summer blanket like this with any quilt top (or fabric), some flannel fabric for the back, and yarn or embroidery thread to tie it. If you want to add batting and make the blanket thicker, I’ll tell you where to do that.
So you want to enlarge a sewing or craft pattern from a book, but you don’t want to run to the library to use the copy machine? Use your smartphone and computer!
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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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