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
Very pretty! The color palette is really lovely.
ReplyDeleteAnother 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
ReplyDeleteThe hearts in the log cabins are beautiful, Gretchen. Your stitches are always so fun to look at up close.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty with the log cabin corners added in!!! Very unique and beautiful pattern! Love your colors, too, Gretchen!
ReplyDeleteLove 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.
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
DeleteSo very pretty! Great colour choices!
ReplyDeleteThese hearts set into the log cabin block are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese are just so pretty! The colors work perfectly.
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty!
ReplyDeleteooh such a pretty block....love aqua
ReplyDeleteYour log cabin hearts are gorgeous, Gretchen! Especially with the added corners. I've been enjoying following along on your progress with this one!
ReplyDeleteYou 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.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks, love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThe colours in your log cabins hearts are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful block, these will make a gorgeous quilt indeed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vibrant colours in your hearts! And then the added log cabins take things to another level - stunning!
ReplyDeleteWell, I loved the hearts on their own but with the log cabins they are just stunning! Love it. Happy log cabin piecing. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous !
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I Heart this! Love the rich colors and the setting is perfect!
ReplyDeleteSmashing! You do the pattern justice, Gretchen, between you appliqué skills and color choices.
ReplyDeleteI love your appliqued blocks and the layout will be stunning when it is all done. Thanks for sharing in my Sew & Tell party
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is coming along nicely! I love the fabrics altogether!!
ReplyDeleteOh they are sooo cute!! I love the pattern and the fabrics you chose! xx
ReplyDeleteThose hearts are beautiful. What a clever idea. I love that pop of pinkish lavender!
ReplyDeleteI love how your heart blocks are centered in the 4 patch of log cabins. The white space really sets it off. Great colors! And yes, I can see how much more quickly this applique would be.
ReplyDeleteWow, your block is gorgeous, love the heart and the log cabin corners, so very pretty! Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring work.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and gorgeous colours, you have been busy! This is a feature over at this week's Handmade Monday :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, Gretchen! I love the colors you chose and the corners will be great! Will you use more split log blocks for the setting triangles? I look forward to seeing this one finished!
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