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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.
OK I give, what is not right about the block?
ReplyDeleteMe, too... *scratching my head*.. what's wrong with it?
ReplyDeleteThe 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!
ReplyDeleteVery fun quilt, but I can't tell what is wrong with the block, either. I like the fussy-cut centers. : )
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with your blocks and think you have a real winner in the making.
ReplyDeleteHehe :D That's so funny. You know, it's so easy to get mixed up with paper piecing, though.
ReplyDeletelove it love it.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are delightful. In agreement, I could not find fault with the first block. What did I miss?
ReplyDeleteThat 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.
ReplyDeleteI also cannot see the problem. These blocks are so sweet...love 'em!
ReplyDeleteI also cannot see the problem. These blocks are so sweet...love 'em!
ReplyDeleteHey, as long as you do ALL of the 'wrong' it doesn't matter. Beautiful blocks.
ReplyDeletegee 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!
ReplyDeleteI would like to know the magazine month/year also. Love the blocks. They are so cute. BJC
ReplyDeleteOne of the four exterior logs is longer than the other three making a courthouse steps type of effect. I'm getting ready to start this to eat up stash, but was looking for correct 5" printable block and, voila, here I am. Still need a printable though. Please post a pic of quilt when done.
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