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Monday
Aug192013

it takes a village

... of log cabins to make a pretty quilt.

A hundred and ninety five 3 3/4" finished log cabins, to be exact.

Cuts:  Centers = 1 1/4", strips = 1" and sashing = 1 1/4".

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If I am thinking to make something like this, it gives me headache. But certainly, it is pretty to look at and dream one day I might be able to have enough patience and determination to make something like this! I admire things you do. All pretty and makes me sigh. : )
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterMNakata45
So beautiful and refreshing

Love it.

Well done :-)
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterCarla
Wow. You've been a BUSY girl. They're beautiful!!!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterThimbleanna
The patience, the precision, the beautiful fabrics ... stunning!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterJane @ Handiworking
That is the start of the prettiest log cabin quilt that I have ever seen! Gorgeous colors and prints!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterMarianne
Oh my word...it's absolutely gorgeous!!!! I only wish to be so productive...definitely inspiring.
xx
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered Commenterkim
That is so lovely, I have never made log cabin that small. Well done.
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterDorothy Midson
Oh. My. Word. 195 log cabin blocks! YOU are awesome and so is that beautiful quilt!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterMelissa
I just swooned...195 times.
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterA Little Blue Dragonfly
Oh my girl! That is stunning! It is so feminine and dainty compared to most log cabins that seem to turn out so masculine looking. Love it and can't wait to see the finished product!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterMarge
pretty! I have not seen one in that kind of layout with sashing strips between - very nice colors and pretty - I haven't made one with that small of blocks but I have made about 4 or 5 log cabins or the years.
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterKaren
A village? Now that's my keywork, hehe (you'll see). Like every single time I love your quilt this time 195 times!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterHildy
I am just loving this. I ordered the fabric bundle AND some other prints from sewdeerlyloved. The colors are just so beautiful:)
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterCristina
That's a lot of cabins! It is beautiful.
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterLeanne
This. is. amazing. Obsessed! and want to make one! Do you have a good tutorial to link to? Thank you!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered Commenterjanessa
Oh such gorgeousness! Love these fabrics in log-cabin they are divine. Can't wait to see more :D

S x
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterSandra (Cherry Heart)
Your work is gorgeous. So perfect. I really admire that coming from a sloppier quilter like me.
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered Commenternanette
Your work is amazing.
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterElizabeth Smith
Oh wow, the fabrics are so perfectly wonderful together. Love how this is looking.
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterHopeTN
That is looking like a sweet cottage to me. I really can not get over the precision. The back of your blocks is lovely! The front is gorgeous. Will it have any teeny, weeny, little, borders? finished size? You are truly amazing.
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered Commentermarilyn holley-stupka
This is really awesome! Only you coul have done such a bunch of log cabins!!!

Will you quilt it by hand? If so, how will you do it? I mean, which design or pattern?

Regards,

Blanca
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterBlanca Rico
OMG! This is so pretty! It's not just your fabric selection making this quilt so beautiful. It's your precise work that make this quilt sooooo wonderful. Kristyne, you are amazing!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterKeiko
Can you please answer me a question? Do you prewash your fabrics???? I have been debating about this for awhile. Some do, some don't. If you don't, what effect does this have on the finished quilt???? I would love to hear your opinion.
Thanks for your VeRy PrEtTy BlOg!!
Sandy x
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterSandy B
So very pretty! Makes me want to add yet one more quilt to my project pile! Thanks for the lovely inspiration :)
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterCassie
pretty.
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterTekeita
This is stunning! Good work!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterCarolyn
Wow - impressed much. It looks beautiful. Best wishes, Carina
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterCarina
This is just stunning! Oh I love it!
xo jan
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered Commenterjan
Oh Man! You are my hero. This is so beautiful. And I'm a teensy bit jealous of your productivity!
Here I am struggling to make one hexagon block a month and you're making 5 tiny hexie diamonds A WEEK and then producing this beauty as well. Wonderwoman! x
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterKylie (Three Honeybees)
That is one darling and pretty village of log cabins! I like the combo of dainty flowers and dots and checks, etc. Now, back to my geese that won't fly until I add the wings. I always get inspired to get busy when I see your work. Thanks!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterDelcia Rosenow
These are so beautiful and inspiring!!!!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterSherri
OMGoodness! That is the most beautiful log cabin quilt I have every seen! Went to order your bundle and it was all sold out...hmm! But they will let me know when it is available again, yeah!
Your work is impeccable! Can't wait to see more!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterKathleen O'Grady
So pretty. And so much patience. I really admire you and your work!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterDebbie R.
Just beautiful!!! You are a glutton for punishment between these small strips and your diamond hexagons :-) I so admire your work.
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterJudy Madison
Oh. My. Goodness. The top picture makes me feel so happy! Simply perfect! Another job well done!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterLori Hunstad
oh dear...delish!!!
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered Commenterpam
I adore it. Absolutely. I love little squares and now, I love little log cabins. Beautiful.
August 19, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterCorrie
Just so beautiful. I could just sit and gaze for hours at both the back and front of these they are so lovely & neat. Just wondering did you foundation piece these?
August 20, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterSally
Beautiful soft colours and so you! I just love it. I love log cabins and that is one of the decisions I made when I started this quilting lark, I will make a quilt of log cabins one day! Can't wait to see it finished.
August 20, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterKath
Beautiful Kristyne!!! ~Shari
So pretty! I know nothing about quilting but those pictures make me happy. :)
August 20, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterPatti McHugh
Wow! Such awesome fabrics. I'd never have the patience to make that tiny of blocks, but I'm definitely going to make a log cabin in the near future. Gorgeous. Thanks for all the inspiration!
August 20, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterWens
Oh, that is very pretty!
August 20, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterNita
Oh my! Can't wait to see it in full! Can you tell us - what are the final dimensions of the blocks and the finished quilt? I am thinking about doing this... of course, everything you post I want to do! :O)
August 20, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterBari Jo
Wow, that may be all I can say. I admire you!!
August 20, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterLisa McGriff
So pretty!
August 20, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterMeredithe
So beautiful!! Always love your pretty prints you choose!! xo Heather
August 20, 2013 | Unregistered Commentervintage grey
Oh my goodness, how gorgeous is that. I love log cabin and am feeling very inspired by this one. I made some keychain hanging bits out of 2" log cabins, but I foundation pieced those, but oh this is just so pretty, I love it.
August 21, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterJules @ Juna
Absolutely love this!!
August 21, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterQuiltNut Creations
Simply beautiful!
August 25, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterSarah

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