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Orca Bay is needing one more border on one side. It's resting on my design floor - yes right in the middle of traffic. LOL
This is where I'm heading - this Log Cabin version finishes at 5 inches, and I'm using scraps. I mentioned to several of my friends that I was looking for "scraps with a lot ot white." I got them! Wow! Donations added about 5 yards to my "Fabric Diet" calculations. Givers were gleeful to have found a svictim uhhh ... home for their scraps.
First I sorted them by color - that made things a little easier. Even though the block is not a traditional Log Cabin, I needed some effort at color choice. I tried to use only 3-4 colors per block.
The magazine with the pattern (Fons and Porter) has been on my shelf for YEARS, wanting to make that little quilt.
I discovered that a fussy cutting center didn't add anything positive to the busy overall appearance, so I stopped that. 
But they ARE cute.If you have read this far, look carefully at my first photo of the single block. After making 15 blocks, concentrating -- you know how paper piecing is, it's easy to get confused - look how the block is NOT right, and guess what - it is NOT me, it's the pattern! I was wondering why it felt "odd" as I was sewing it together, but figured because it was being sewn the opposite direction from what I'm used to. I copied the pattern (100 copies) on the copy machine, straight from the book.
Other than that, I'm liking it. The blocks float on a backrground and sashing of white.
Now, I have to redraw that danged block to figure out what the "right" way is supposed to be.
15 comments:
OK I give, what is not right about the block?
Me, too... *scratching my head*.. what's wrong with it?
The blocks are really pretty. This will make a darling quilt!
Elaine, I have that same pattern in my To Do book! I just love it! It's just a fresh and happy pattern. I'm going to be so jealous watching as you get yours done!
Very fun quilt, but I can't tell what is wrong with the block, either. I like the fussy-cut centers. : )
I'm in love with your blocks and think you have a real winner in the making.
Hehe :D That's so funny. You know, it's so easy to get mixed up with paper piecing, though.
love it love it.
I love it. What issue of F&P is this in? I would like to see if I have it. Curious about border for your OB quilt. Is it Bonnie's border or are you adding one of your own? I am so far behind on mine.
Your blocks are delightful. In agreement, I could not find fault with the first block. What did I miss?
That quilt is on my to do list as well. Thanks for the reminder and inspiration. Glad to hear the pattern is ok, I color code mine to keep them straight.
I also cannot see the problem. These blocks are so sweet...love 'em!
I also cannot see the problem. These blocks are so sweet...love 'em!
Hey, as long as you do ALL of the 'wrong' it doesn't matter. Beautiful blocks.
gee whiz - how funny is this. You just left a comment on my blog about my stash and I come over to yours to see that you are making the VERY SAME quilt that I just finished!!!! Small world!
I would like to know the magazine month/year also. Love the blocks. They are so cute. BJC
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