This is how I decided to solve my "square" problem. I made 12 more log cabin blocks but instead of doing them half light and half dark, I did them all dark (they are not this dark).
I then added them to two sides, creating a rectangle instead of a square.
I was pretty happy with the way it looked laying on the floor.
The biggest problem with this layout I'd chosen, was having to do all the half square setting triangles. I hate those things!! I love the way quilts look set on point, but I rarely do them because it's such a pain to do those setting triangles. Last summer at the retreat, I saw someone using this Marti Michell ruler. She explained how it made making setting triangles perfect and easy. I did not believe her, but when I got home I went a bought the ruler anyway.
I am here to tell you, she was right! My triangles were easy and came out perfect!! I am so happy with this quilt, next up will be pictures of the hand quilting so far.Until next time,
-Karen
15 comments:
one of the prettiest log cabins I've seen!
Your quilt top is gorgeous!! I look forward to seeing your handquilting :)
Oh my gosh! What a stunning quilt! Love it!
Wish you a great and creative week,
Laila
I think you found a very good solution to making the quilt rectangular. I was thinking it would need to be done with all dark log cabin blocks and that is just what you did.
Absolutely beautiful and to know that it came from two other very special quilts!
Beautiful! Glad you solved your side triangle dilemma. I love blocks on point. Happy hand quilting.
LOOKS GORGEOUS!!!! wowza!
It is gorgeous. I'm looking forward to seeing how you quilt it.
That is such a beautiful log cabin, you came up with a great setting to make it rectangular. Big cheers for planning to hand quilt it.
a very effective resolution ~ this quilt top is beautiful~!
can hardly wait to see it quilted.
:-)
libbyQ
Karen, I have to tell you this. I've been looking at this for a couple of days trying to find the right comment. It's so perfect. It left me sorta speechless. I figured out what I like about it so much. I like the way you think and create. This is beautiful but amazing at the same time. It's a real reflection of you and I just dig it!!! You've done a lot of work but this one, watching you work thru it, well - it's impressive. (and no I'm not full of it either. Just being brave to be real.)
You're a genius! And the quilt is totally amazing.
Your quilt is stunning, Congrats to getting it done.
I love that you didn't believe about the ruler, but bought it anyway! Quilters!!
gorgeous! thanks for including the changes you made in the size & the easy way to deal with setting triangles. I see tools, but i never know if they're worth buying until i see a demo or until someone else recommends them.
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