For those of you who don't read my midweek posts, I'm piecing a quilt for granddaughter Joanna, Log Cabin Hearts. This is an older pattern designed by Esther Hershberger back in 1996.
Of course I'm changing the pattern, I'm making my quilt with 16 hearts and the quilt will be square. I'm also not going to add those wide borders the pattern calls for.
All the log cabin blocks for the hearts are pieced, I showed you those last week. Now I'm in the process of appliqueing the hearts.
I showed you last week how I stayed stitched around the edge of the hearts before cutting off the excess log cabin.
The flowered teal fabric is leftover from Teal Stars, the rest of those fabrics are from my stash.
I left the freezer paper in to add stability while appliqueing the heart. I'm using a dark gray thread for the stitching.
After the block is appliqued, I cut the background fabric away. Not everyone does this but there is the possibility I might hand quilt this quilt. I don't want to quilt through an extra layer of fabric.
Then I just pull the freezer paper off the backside and iron it onto another block and start the process over again.
The background fabric for the hearts is 14.5" unfinished.
The background fabric is a very faint light blue batik. There was a pale teal batik that I considered but it had blotches of yellow in it and I didn't like that. This blue blends wll with the teal fabrics.
Finally my amaryllis have started blooming! It's so nice to have some color.
Linking to Patchwork & Quilts, Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday, Stitching Stuff, Oh Scrap, Handmade Monday, Sew & Tell, Craftastic Monday, Design Wall Monday, Monday Musings, To Do Tuesday
15 comments:
Your log cabin hearts are so unique and pretty! I have made a couple applique blocks using your friend's method but have not reached the point of quilting. It will be interesting to see if it is more difficult.
Very pretty! Applique just isn't my thing to make, but I love to see the creations of those that do enjoy it.
I agree that these hearts are gorgeous, Gretchen! I always trim away the backing just to lighten the load and make it easier for hand quilting. I've never tried the fusible stuff but it does sound interesting. Happy Stitching from me!
Those log cabin hearts are sure pretty! I can't imagine hand quilting a fused applique! Machine quilting generally isn't a problem although sometimes the fusible gums the needle. A little rubbing alcohol easily takes care of the buildup.
I don't think I've seen log cabins hearts before. I know, I don't get out much. =) Yours are beautiful, Gretchen. I love the idea of neighbours coming together and helping to hand quilt a quilt.
I love your heart block, very pretty and clever way to appliqué it. Thank you for sharing your technique, and linking up!
Very pretty indeed
Such a beautiful block.It is so interesting to hear how you are making the blocks. I sometimes trim the backing and sometimes not, but it does make it a lot easier for hand quilting to trim it. Enjoy your day. Hugs.
The heart looks wonderful with this harmonious color scheme. Thank you for describing in such detail how you work the curves... I currently have two projects in the works and then I will try a heart like this using your method... it will be a first in applique for me... thank you for your photos, I can imagine it so well. I can order the freezer paper online. Thank you... I'm looking forward to this new technology.
p.s. I really like to use maple syrup and buy it in the special shop.
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Those hearts are going to make a gorgeous quilt. I'm looking forward to seeing the top all together.
oooo!!! that is really, really cool! it's gonna be pretty doggone awesome.
it is going to be so pretty!
What a pretty flower too!
It's the first time I'm seeing a log cabin heart. Such a great idea. Yours is so pretty, it going to be a beautiful quilt.
Sometimes I will use a fusible behind the piece I'm going to applique but once I've cut a slit and turned the fabric through, I then take away almost all the fusible - just leave a half inch or so at the edges. It's easy to place on the block and manageable if I want to hand stitch (obviously fine by machine) this on and hand quilt afterwards. I use this method because I can't get an accurate edge any other way! Wonky hands.......Always enjoy your blog, many thanks, Elaine
I love these log cabin hearts, Gretchen! I imagine handquilting with the fusible method is definitely hard. I use that method to add labels to my quilts and it's difficult to stitch down sometimes. I need to try to find a super lightweight fusible instead of SF101! I know your DGD will love this quilt! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings!
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