Sunday, March 9, 2025

Log Cabin Hearts

The log cabins hearts are appliqued. This was much faster applique than the little pieces in the Elegant Garden blocks. I usually appliqued 3 blocks a day, one day I managed 4 blocks so it took me less than a week to finish all 16.


The pinkish/lavender fabric kind of throw off the tone of the picture but it does have tiny dots of teal in them. 

I pieced four corners log cabin blocks so I could finish one block to show you.

This block is 22.5", finishing at 22".

Four corners pieced, just 60 more to go.

The Log Cabin Heart pattern is designed by Esther Hershberger.

What did I watch while bing appliqueing (and sewing those log cabin corners)? I watched quilting videos on YouTube. I liked the videos from ordinary quilters the best, not the designers who sell patterns/fabric lines and have picture perfect sewing studios.

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


13 comments:

Kate said...

Very pretty! The color palette is really lovely.

Anonymous said...

Another lovely quilt top underway! So…do share which quilter’s videos you watch…. Those perfect sewing studios are not very realistic! Gail at the cozy quilter

Kathy S. said...

The hearts in the log cabins are beautiful, Gretchen. Your stitches are always so fun to look at up close.

Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting said...

So pretty with the log cabin corners added in!!! Very unique and beautiful pattern! Love your colors, too, Gretchen!

Linda said...

Love this block! I think I'm going to be forced to buy that pattern, just to see how it all goes together. I'd love to make it. Seems like a great price with free shipping.

Angela said...

So very pretty! Great colour choices!

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

These hearts set into the log cabin block are beautiful!

Gretchen Weaver said...

This pattern is NOT well written Esther assumes a lot. It's old enough it comes with printed paper templates. I got sizes by measuring the templates. Just wanted to caution youl.

Vivian said...

These are just so pretty! The colors work perfectly.

JCH said...

Another beauty!

cityquilter grace said...

ooh such a pretty block....love aqua

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Your log cabin hearts are gorgeous, Gretchen! Especially with the added corners. I've been enjoying following along on your progress with this one!

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

You were very busy this week, Gretchen. The log cabin hearts are gorgeous. I like watching regular quilters on Youtube too . Have a lovely day working on these beauties. Hugs.