Log Cabin Toss Quilt Along - Week 2

Week 2 is here of the Log Cabin Toss Quilt Along and it has been so inspiring to see all the Fabric Pulls all ready in anticipation of being made into a quilt.

What an amazing start we have gotten off to with the Log Cabin Toss Quilt Along - it is so exciting to see so many fabric pulls and cut out quilts block pieces showing up already.  I am seriously in love with lots of these that they make me want to make another one - or ten!  Have you checked out the #logcabintossqal and #logcabintoss hashtags?

  

If you are wanting to join in - it's not too late at all (you can join in at any point). To participate all you need to join in is:

 

1. Get the Log cabin Toss Quilt pattern here

 

2. Sign up for the Newsletter here  

 

3. Post your pics from the weeks prompts on Instagram to #logcabintossqal, #logcabintossquiltand #tiedwitharibbonpatterns.  It also helps to tag me - @tiedwitharibbon to make sure I see your post.

 

You can get all the details for the Log Cabin Toss Quilt Along Week 1 here

 

Now that you have chosen and cut out your fabrics, this week you are going to be working on making blocks.  

 

Tips for sewing on the strips

 

Pinning

 

Log Cabin blocks are notorious for one thing – as you add each side the block can start to become wavy and vary in the size which is highly noticeable as you go to add the next strip. The thing with log cabin blocks is to treat them exactly the same way as adding borders to a quilt.

 

Before you sew a strip to the log cabin block, fold the strip in half (so the short ends meet) and finger press a crease at the centre length, then fold the side of the block you will be sewing the strip to in half and finger press a crease.  Before you pin the strip to the block, line up and pin the marks and pin the top and bottom of the strip.  This will ensure the strip is evenly distribute along your block so it will sit nice and flat and not stretch as your block grows.

 

You can see this reel here I made about adding borders and the concept is exactly the same for log cabin strips (there is no need to measure the sides however for your log cabin blocks).

 

Check it out here

 

Setting your seams

Be sure to set your seams when pressing to ensure nice and straight sewn lines.  

 

Do you ever have trouble with your seams being wonky after pressing? 
Here is a simple tip for straight seams every time. 

1. Press the seam first as you have sewn it. 

2. Then press your seam in the direction you want it to lay.

This is called “setting your seams” and allows the top and bobbin thread to lock within the fabric from pressing, making for a much straighter seam. 

Check it out here

So this week’s task is to post a pic to Instagram using the hashtags #logcabintossqal,#logcabintossquilt and #tiedwitharibbonpatterns of you sewing your blocks together or some of your blocks all sewn.  Get creative, or even your cut fabrics all laid out beautifully.  It helps to tag me - @tiedwitharibbon to make sure I see your post and of course your Profile has to be set to Public for me to see it.  

Happy Quilting

Jemima x 

Log Cabin Toss Quilt Along - Week 1

Welcome to week 1 of the Log Cabin Toss Quilt Along.  I am so excited you will be joining in.

 

 

Designed to be fun, casual and relaxed so that you can work through making your very own Log Cabin Toss quilt over the coming 5 weeks - I am looking forward to having you join in. Everything you need to get you started is here along with the Schedule for the coming 5 weeks.

 

If you are wanting to join in - it's not too late at all (you can join in at any point). To participate all you need to join in is:

 

1. Get the Log cabin Toss Quilt pattern here

 

2. Sign up for the Newsletter here  

 

3. Post your pics from the weeks prompts on Instagram to #logcabintossqal, #logcabintossquiltand #tiedwitharibbonpatterns.  It also helps to tag me - @tiedwitharibbon to make sure I see your post.

 

This week is all about choosing and deciding which fabric you will use to make your Log Cabin Quilt as well as getting it cut up.  Make sure to check out the #logcabintossquilt hashtag for inspiration.

 

Week 1 - Selecting your Fabric

This weeks task is all about selecting and choosing the fabric you would like to make your Quilt from. Post a pic to Instagram, using the above hash tags of your fabric pull or quilt planning to show us what you will be making your Log Cabin Toss Quilt from and to be in the running for this weeks prizes.

 

This is where the sky is the limit - whether you choose Solids or Prints this quilt works.  You can grab fabrics from your stash or use a collection.

 

Make sure you check out my last Blog Post – here you will find my tip for how I chose the fabrics for my Log Cabin Toss Quilt.

You can also see here in this Reel I made how I do this.

 

Prints

For this quilt - multi directional prints work best and are easiest.  Geometrics work well as well as smaller scale prints.  Florals and novelty fabrics are especially good for this quilt.  

 

Solids

Solids work so well for this Quilt and the choices of different Fabric Company Solids is huge.  One way to do this is head over to Pinterest and search Colour Palettes - this gives you lots of boards with a selection of colours already that co-ordinate and work well together.  From here you can pick and choose solids for any colour palette you like.

 

Scrappy

This design also works perfectly to pull fabrics from your stash if you want to go with a scrappy vibe.  You will really make a dent in your scrap bucket with this quilt. 

 

Cutting your Fabric

Now that you have chosen your fabrics, this week is also all about cutting into them.  

 

So this weeks task is to post a pic to Instagram using the hashtags #logcabintossqal,#logcabintossquilt and #tiedwitharibbonpatterns of the fabrics that you intend to use for your own Two Hearts Quilt or maybe them cut up.  It could be you planning out your choices or a lovely bundle of what you have chosen - get creative, or even your cut fabrics all laid out beautifully.  It helps to tag me - @tiedwitharibbon to make sure I see your post and of course your Profile has to be set to Public for me to see it.  

 

I'm so excited to see what fabrics and colours you are choosing - no matter what you go with these will look bold and beautiful in this modern design.

Happy Quilting

Jemima x 

Log Cabin Toss Quilt Along - Getting Ready

I am so excited to finally release the Log Cabin Toss Quilt.  This design is fun, bold and comes together very quickly with the unique cutting technique of this design. I know that you guys are going to love making your very own version of this Quilt. 

 

You can choose to feature one Print style fabric or make it from any fabric collection you choose.  There is even a Bonus Scrappy Block option, so this makes it the perfect quilt to make a dent in your scrap bucket. 

Starting August 15^th we will be kicking off the #logcabintossqal

The Log Cabin Toss Quilt comes in three sizes – Baby Quilt 40.5in x 40.5in (103cm x 103cm), Lap Quilt 64.5in x 64.5in (164cm x 164cm) and a Queen Quilt 88.5in x 88.5in (225cm x 225cm). 

 

Included in the pattern is a Colouring Page to help you work out your colour placement, you can also use this to plan out your machine quilting.

The #logcabintossqal will be held over 5 weeks - this gives you plenty of time to get yourself all organised before hand and has that causal approach to the timing so that it is not overwhelming for anyone.  I will be hosting it over on Instagram using the #logcabintossqal and #tiedwitharibbonpatterns hashtags.  There will be prizes from some fantastic sponsors, Newsletters each week with information about each weeks' task, along with tips and tricks to help you make your #logcabintossquilt. 

 

So no matter where in the world you are you can Sew Along with us. 

LOG CABIN QUILT ALONG DETAILS

Dates – August 15th – September 12th

 

Duration - 5 weeks

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Get a copy of the Log Cabin Toss Quilt

Sign up for the Newsletter

Follow me @tiedwitharibbon and post your progress pics to #logcabintossqal

#logcabintossquilt AND #tiedwitharibbonpatterns

SUPPLIES NEEDED

Here are the Fabric Requirements for this Quilt

SCHEDULE

Week 1 - Choosing and cutting your fabric

Week 2 – Making blocks

Week 3 – Cutting up blocks and arranging

Week 4 – Sewing Quilt top

Week 5 - Completing your Quilt Top, Preparing for Quilting and Binding 

PRIZES

There is an amazing Line up of Sponsors who will be offering prizes.  So no matter which size you are making you can still be in the running. Remember you must use the hashtags #logcabintossqal, #logcabintossquilt and #tiedwitharibbonpatterns to be in the running.

KITS

Head to the following stores to grab these Log Cabin Toss Quilt Kits

Crimson Tate

Midlife Quilter

Sarah Made

Augusta Sewing Centre

Wild Blooms Quilt Co

Pink Door Fabrics

Fabric Pixie 

The Log Cabin Toss Quilt is suitable for Patterned prints just as much as Solids.  You can check out the #logcabintossquilt hash tag for lots of inspiration already from quilts already made.  

 

Make sure you are signed up to the Log Cabin Toss QAL Newsletter.  Several stores also have Kits for the Log Cabin Toss Quilt in a variety of different patterns so make sure you get this Newsletter.

 

So get excited and start to gather your supplies.

The #logcabintossqal is not to be missed.

 

Jemima x x

Confetti Quilt Sew Along - 1 week to Go!

Well friends it is just 1 week till the kick off of the #confettiquiltsewalong. Today I wanted to make sure that everyone has their supplies sorted or knows where to source any of the Patterns or Kits.

 

The PDF Confetti Quilt Pattern is available in my store here. 

 

CONFETTI QUILT SEW ALONG DETAILS
Dates – June 28^th – July 26th
Duration - 5 weeks
 
HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Get a copy of the Confetti Quilt Pattern. Follow me @tiedwitharibbon and post your progress pics to #confettiquiltsewalong, #confettiquilt AND #tiedwitharibbonpatterns

 

Make sure you are signed up to the Confetti Quilt Sew Along Newsletter here so that you get the weekly details straight to your inbox.

SCHEDULE
Week 1 - Choosing and cutting your fabric
Week 2 - Construct Rows 1 - 4
Week 3 - Construct Rows 5 - 8
Week 4 - Construct Rows 9 - 12
Week 5 - Completing your Quilt Top, Preparing for Quilting and Binding 

 

PRIZES 

 

Aurifil  - Anna Maria Horner Thread Box
 
Doohikey Designs - to be confirmed
 
Fabric Pixie - $50 Store Credit
 
Fabric Stork - to be confirmed
 
Pink Door Fabrics - $40 Store credit
 
Sew Quirky - 12m Zip Tape and Pulls
 
Great Heron Thread Co - A bag making kit for my Basic Pouch pattern
 
Scribbly Gum Quilt Co - 1 year quarterly rotary blade subscription

 

 

KITS 

Jodie from Scribbly Gum Quilt Co has put together this gorgeous Confetti Quilt Fabric Kit .

 

Pink Door Fabrics have all the Tula Pink fans covered. Check out this beautiful Fabric Kit for the Confetti Quilt out of Curiouser and Curiouser. 

 

Don't forget that you must use #confettiquiltsewalong, #tiedwitharibbonpatterns and #confettiquilt in your posts.

 

Please note – you must use the correct hashtags - #confettiquiltalong is taken by anther Sew Along so do not add this one to your post as I would hate to miss you post.  Make sure you use the above ones. 

 

Happy Quilting

Jemima x