Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Blocked In - I Love Log Cabins!!!

Today is another fun day because I get to share another one of those secret projects from just about a year ago!!!  Remember when I showed these fabrics clear back when . . . .Well here they are all done up in my newest share Blocked In!!!!


Blocked In is featured in Martingale's newest compilation book I Love Log Cabins!!!  And let me just say, this book is packed with amazing ideas of how to transform your basic Log Cabin Block!!!  I was absolutely honored to be a part of this group of amazing quilters putting together stunning Log Cabin quilts!!!


When I designed Blocked In, I really wanted to keep it clean, simple, and streamlined.   I think so often when we think of log cabin we envision hundreds of pieces (which are absolutely stunning) but I really wanted to show that Log Cabin blocks can also be made with just a few pieces and give you a whole new bold look.  And of course, it has the added benefit of coming together rather quickly and easily, so fun!!!!


I used a collection of Basic Grunge prints by Basic Grey for Moda in bold colors for this quilt!!!  I know I have mentioned it before but I love grunge!!!  I just love how the little bit of added texture adds so much depth to the solid color.  And don't you just love those rich colors, so yummy!!!


To finish the quilt I added a little white border and then a grunge black binding.  I just love the way it really sets off the design!!


And for the quilting, I went with a personal favorite.  All over Swirls.  I just love all of that textures, makes me want to curl up with it in front of the fireplace ;)


And that is Blocked In!! I hope you love it simple boldness as much as I do.  It finishes at 61" x 75" so it actually just about the perfect size to snuggle up in front of the fireplace with.  That is sounding better and better, and since I just got a new book, that might be my afternoon plan now ;)


And as I mentioned before . . . I am in some amazing company in this book!!!  Look at all of these amazing quilts made by these amazing quilters!!!!!   I Love Log Cabins is packed with so many variations on a log cabin block and you are just going to love them!!!



1. Blaze by Amy Smart  2. Seeing Stars by Kimberly Jolly  3. Scrappy Courthouse Steps by Lissa Alexander  4. Very Berry by Brigitte Heitland  5. Mi Casa by Carrie Nelson   6. Rockin the Rainbow by Jackie White  7. Ice Crystals by Jocelyn Ueng  8. Hourglass Courthouse Steps by Audrie Bidwell  9. Log Cabin Chevron by Penny-Barnes 10. Herringbone by Heather Andrus 11. Framed by Lynne Hagmeier  12. Four Patch Log Cabin by Susan Ache  13. Daybreak by Rebecca Silbaugh 14. Twilight by Amy Ellis   15. Blocked In by Melissa Corry  16. Red Licorice Garden byJill-Finley
   

Yup, that is a lot of Log Cabin Goodness!!!   Each of the links above will take you to that quilters blog where you can read more about their amazing contribution to this amazing Log Cabin Quilts Book!!!

And if you like what you see and want a chance to win a copy of your own . . . Pop on over to Martingale where they are giving away 16 books!!!  Yippee for lots of chances to win!!!

That's all for today ;)  Thanks for popping in today and each day.  I just love being able to share my this passion with each of you on a daily basis ;)

Happy Quilting!!!

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11 comments:

  1. This book looks really amazing! I love your version of the log cabin block, and I totally agree with you about Grunge. It's an awesome basic!

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  2. Love it! This would make a great quilt for a teen boy!

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  3. Hope to see you at market this spring!!

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  4. I love your quilt. It could have been so old fashioned but between the grunge fabric and your vision of a log cabin block it has a beautiful modern look to it. Must look for this book.

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  5. Some of those aren't your Grandmother's Log cabins! I mess up trying to make the regular blocks for LC. It's not my Favorite. I love yours though. Thanks for the link. Congrats on being Published with so many other quilty/blogging friends.

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  6. That looks fabulous and the colors are wonderful. It looks like a good book.

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  7. Love your quilt Melissa! I love 'on-point' quilt blocks, but am not good at them myself. Love the fabric colors you used in this quilt. This new book sounds wonderful.

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  8. Gorgeous quilt!! I love the colors, and I've wondered how the Grunge prints looked in a quilt, so I'm glad I got to see yours! :-) And congrats at being included in the book: so fun!!! Hugs, H

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  9. I love YOUR quilt...one of two favorites! thanks!

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  10. Wonderful and fresh rendition of the beloved log cabin - I love it Melissa! The book looks amazing! Congratulations for being a part of it!

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Have a Happy Quilting Day :)

Melissa