Log Cabin Hearts is a flimsy! I didn't hang the flimsy on the porchline since it's mud season here. In this picture Log Cabin Hearts is displayed on our bed. That pinkish/lavender fabric gives the quilt a glow.
And in this picture she's displayed on the porch glider.
The outside border is a darker fabric that does not appear in the blocks but I think it looks fine, it calms the vibrant colors.
At this point, Log Cabin Hearts is 97" square but we all know she will shrink after being quilted and washed. I have decided I am not going to hand quilt this flimsy. The fabric the hearts are appliqued onto is a batik and I could tell, when pinning, that they stuck harder than regular cotton fabrics. She has been delivered to Calico Point to be long arm quilted with an overall design and should return home sometime in May.
Log Cabin Hearts was designed by Esther Hershberger back in 1996. This pattern is in desperate need of updating, Esther has paper templates for you to use to cut the fabrics. I got the size for the log pieces by measuring the size of the templates.
This pattern is NOT for a beginning quilter, the instructions are definitely not detailed.
Log Cabin Hearts is quilt #7 on the long list of projects for 2025 and beyond!
Linking to To Do Tuesday, Wednesday Wait Loss, Needle & Thread Thursday, Put Your Foot Down, TGIFF!, Finished or Not Friday, Off the Wall Friday, Beauty Pageant, Patchwork & Quilts
Absolutely gorgeous! You picked a wonderful color palette for this project. Congrats on such a pretty finish.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful quilt. The center hearts really do look like they are glowing. I found you at Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteI love teals and purples so this is the perfect color palette for me! Can't wait to see it quilted. What a lovely quilt! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Beautiful! Your choice of pattern pairs perfectly with the fabrics you had!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a beautiful finish, Gretchen . I agree the center of the hearts do glow! I look forward to seeing it all quilted. Enjoy your day. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThat's so pretty and I do like the little pop of pink.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! xx
ReplyDeleteDear Gretchen, She is a beauty and she sparkles! Sometimes we just have to let them go on adventures and let them be quilted by someone with tools and machines that re kinder to our hands. Mud and snow season up north here in Canada. So glad today is the first day of spring!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt top, Gretchen! And I can understand why you would not want to do an outdoor photo shoot during Mud Season!!
ReplyDeleteIt is so, so pretty, and you are right, the pinkish fabric does make it glow! i will remember that as well as your tips about the pattern - if I ever receive the pattern and decide to make it. I bought the pattern on Mar 9 for $8 w/free shipping from a 100% positive feedback seller, but it is still sitting at her house. I guess free shipping means slow shipping - lol!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful, Gretchen!!! Definitely glows!!! I look forward to seeing what quilting pattern is used and seeing it all quilted up!!!
ReplyDeleteIt does glow, like a heart is beating!
ReplyDeleteYour glowing hearts are so vibrant and pretty! Gail at the cozy quilter
ReplyDeleteit is a beauty....
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunner!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful quilt. The fabrics that you used are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous top. . .it does glow! WOW!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are right - those hearts do glow!!! And the darker border frames it nicely!! Thanks for sharing on TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I agree, the outer border is the perfect finish.
ReplyDeleteHooooooo, how pretty! It's all about glowing, shinning, sparkling! I love the darker border too. Thank you for sharing and linking up your beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteDid I tell you, the eBay seller "lost" my pattern and refunded my money? I found it from another seller for basically the same price and hopefully it will get mailed this time. I'm bookmarking your posts about it and might have to pluck your sleeve if I have trouble reading the pattern - lol!
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