January 24, 2010
I have a new sewing machine and want to start a new tread. I do it for my son. He received blankets little easier on me. So I want to be something good for them. This plan probably a winter make it thick. I found a model, but I think it is too light somewhere. and am having troble find pictures of quilts. thank you for the help here is what I found. I know I can change the color seems a little girly. If U Know What mean.http i: / / www. women of the family. com / baby_quilts / lclargetop. htmacaba to go to eBay and my head starts to hurt. do u think i should just make a pillow first to get the hang of it. before my head explodes.
January 24th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
I always do one block first, then buy the fabric I will need.
I also prefer small quilts as redundancy bores me.
The Log Cabin is the first quilt I ever made, and I made it for my son.
The quilt shown on the site you provided appears to have been made from flannel, but you can use cotton.
The main blocks are Log Cabin and the border is Flying Geese.
I found a download the Log Cabin block and for a Sampler that includes easy instruction for learning how to make a quilt.
If you want to do flannel – buy extra and wash and dry the fabric in the dryer about 3 times. It shrinks and you want to preshrink before sewing.
No matter what you make the blocks from, the batting (center of the quilt) will add warmth.
There are a few quilters at Ann The Gran who can help with questions. They are not “quiltzillas” as some of those who “know it all” tend to morph into.
Sign up – the forums are free. http://annthegran.com Just jump in and ask away.
Another source for learning is Fon’s & Porter – my favorite PBS show, magazine & books.
Take your time and have fun. The finshed product makes it all worth while.
January 24th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
There is lots of examples and tutorials on youtube. Here is one link for you. Making a pillow is a good place to start but be careful, ’cause it is addictive once you start.
January 24th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
It certainly wouldn’t hurt to try the pattern out first with a small project – you find out if you’re comfortable with the pattern and if the colors look the way you expected them to.
Before you decide, you might want to look at this article from the ‘equilters’ site. It’s in 5 parts and it takes you step-by-step through figuring yardage, cutting the strips, and sewing the blocks (in either of two styles). It also includes sample layouts for the common sets.
http://www.equilters.com/library/logcabin/easy_log_cabin_part1.html
You might also find Eleanor Burns’ book useful – “Make a Quilt in a Day: Log Cabin Pattern” has been popular with quilters for over 20 years. Used copies are available inexpensively and many libraries have it. She really DOES make it simple.
To see pictures of lots of log cabin quilts, check out the ‘gallery’ at ‘about.com’. It’s a good site for instructions and patterns, too.
http://quilting.about.com/od/picturesofquilts/ig/Log-Cabin–Pineapple–More/
Good luck – it can be a little overwhelming at first, but you’re gonna love quilting.
January 24th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
The log cabin quilt is a very easy patterns. You can find an easy way to make the block at http://www.appliquequiltdesigns.com/log-cabin-block.html
January 24th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
The Log Cabin is not the easiest block to do, but don’t let that stop you. There are a few things you can do to make it easier. Chain piecing is like assembly line sewing. Cut all of the center squares. Then cut long strips the width of the fabric (selvage to selvage) of your second fabric. Put the strip on your sewing machine right side up. Put one square on the strip right side down, aligning the right edge. Sew 1/4″ seam. When you get to the end of the center square, leave a little space and put the next center square on the strip. Sew through that one, then place the next, and the next. When you’re done, you’ll have a strip with a bunch of squares sewn to it. Cut the strip to match the center squares. Press them open, then put them face down on the strip of the third piece (often the same as the second), making sure the center square is in the same position for each. Sew them to the strip leaving just a little gap between them, just like you did for the first bunch. Trim, press, and repeat with the next strip. Continue until you’ve built your block.
Next, a “perfect” 1/4″ seam is hard to attain, especially for a beginner. Instead of worrying about it, cut your strips 1/4″ larger than the pattern calls for, then trim the square to size after every round of strips. Or, forget about making a perfect block and make a deliberately crooked block. That’s very popular now, and it’s called “liberated” or “wonky” log cabins. Here are some examples:
http://www.quiltville.com/liberatedlogcabin1.jpg
http://image52.webshots.com/152/6/1/83/2013601830045774536UQgGuo_fs.jpg
Here’s a tutorial for this:
http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/2008/04/for-dana-wonky-log-cabin-block-tutorial.html