It's such fun to join a blog hop with fellow quilters!
Today is the third day of the hop.
Over the course of 5 days, the hop will feature 38 creative quilters who are anxious to show you their favorite blocks!
Many thanks to Carla, our hostess, at Create In The Sticks for making this blog hop possible!
Many thanks to Carla, our hostess, at Create In The Sticks for making this blog hop possible!
Today, my favorite quilt block is the Half Log Cabin.
I've been hooked on this block for a few weeks after seeing a quilt on Pinterest (what a rabbit hole to fall into!).
I didn't follow a pattern for it, but just figured it out to work for me.
I made this table runner for my best friend for what I thought was her 60th birthday.
Turned out, she was only 59!
Oh well, she'll have something special to remember her 59th year around the sun!
She loooooves color, so working from my batik basket was a given!
I started with a 3" square and worked around 2 sides, alternating widths as I went. Keeping it rather wonky, I'd sew on strips til the block was at least 10" square, then I'd trim them all to be the same size.
Here they are laid out ready for stitching together and auditioning
for a white background.
Quilting was fun using a leaf-type design on the batik blocks and
straight line on the white.
I'm getting better with my FMQ. Still makes me nervous.
I added a sweet label to the back corner.
Don't ask my why I threw grass clippings on there.
I even made her a birthday card using batik strips!
This is the runner in her new home!
She is adorned with a lovely vase and garden flowers!
Since then, I've made another smaller table topper using all scraps,
not just batiks.
Of course, before I could finish it, I had to make a few more smaller blocks.
This time, I thought I'd keep the outer strip in a solid color.
Not sure what this will be yet!
My Favorite Quilt Block Blog Hop Schedule
Monday, September 9th
Tuesday, September 10th
Wednesday, September 11th
Karrin's Crazy World
April Grace Quilts
you are here---> Hazel’s Daughter
Seams To Be Sew
Limeleaves
April Grace Quilts
you are here---> Hazel’s Daughter
Seams To Be Sew
Limeleaves
Thursday, September 12th
Friday, September 13th
Alycia Quilts - quiltygirl
Domestic Felicity
The Joyful Quilter
QuiltFabrication
Creatin' in the Sticks
Domestic Felicity
The Joyful Quilter
QuiltFabrication
Creatin' in the Sticks
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What a great block, and lovely table runner!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, I do love this block. Kathy, your table runner is so perfect. I love the white background to make the blocks and the colors pop. Your friend is so lucky. That birthday card is amazing too, by the way. Thanks for joining the hop with your fun post.
ReplyDeleteI love your table runner. Great use of color and can't go wrong with log cabins.
ReplyDeleteA great way to use up those scraps! Thanks for sharing this idea.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous way to use up favourite pieces of fabric. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun table runner. Being the "ole bag" I am, I think everyone wants to be 59 on their 60th birthday, so this is just perfect timing! LOL!!! Love that card you made. That would make a fabulous table topper too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table runner. Thanks so much for sharing. Love your card!
ReplyDeleteYour runner is really beautiful using that block! I love the colors in it and that card is adorable. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteClever table runner and featured perfectly with the coordinating flowers on the table.
ReplyDeleteI love it. If you had added any other color for binding it wouldn't be the same. Stunning finish.
ReplyDeleteThese are all stunning - No wonder it's your favorite! What a great use of scraps and strips!
ReplyDeleteI always love a quilt with lots of scrappiness in it! There is so much visual interest!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful table runner you made for your friend! I like that half log cabin block.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely table topper. And I love your mini blocks too. You'll certainly find a good use for them.
ReplyDeleteGreat job. Using the same color log in each round gives it a great sense of order while still being scrappy! Like it a lot!
ReplyDeleteA Log Cabin quilt is on my bucket list!
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ReplyDeleteI have that block on my bucket list. Loved seeing what you have done with it and love your colors. Nancy A: SewingGranda@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower. Nancy A: SewingGranda@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteit's like half of a log cabin block, but I love what you did with it, the runner is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift and a VERY funny story! Thanks for sharing with the Hop. I've been thinking of making something from this pattern. Someday...
ReplyDeleteYour table runner is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI follow via Bloglovin!
ReplyDeleteThat's so pretty! I love any kind of strip piecing.
ReplyDeleteI'm Hazel's daughter, too. Love your beautiful table runner. Such a sweet gift for friends 59th. I am following by email. (gildamc@hotmail.com)
ReplyDeleteAren't strings so fun! All those blocks turned out so colorful and happy. I'll bet your friend adores her gift. It is special no matter which birthday it was for.
ReplyDeleteI love the way these blocks look in your project.
ReplyDeleteHalf Log Cabin Blocks are so versatile. You made them into a lovely table quilt. Thanks for inspiring and sharing in the hop ... :-) Pat
ReplyDeleteI really like your use of batiks and the bright cheerful table runner this made. How lovely of you to make it for your friend, whatever birthday it was. It looks beautiful in her home. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great block! LOVE your colors in your table runner. It looks so bright and festive.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blocks, love your colors and fabrics.
ReplyDeleteHey, I just turned 60 in July. You could send me one. Haha
ReplyDeleteI follow via email
DeleteLove this! Makes a beautiful table runner. Thank you for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteI do love the block and the wonderful color choices.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric colors of a wonderful block! Thank you for sharing, Susan
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin! Thank you, Susan
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block and table runner. I am already following via Bloglovin'.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great project, and looks lovely on her table.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the block, must try it!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us! xx
ReplyDeleteI really like the colorful table runner.
ReplyDeletegreat block choice. The table runner for your friend is wonderful but now what do you make for her 60th.
ReplyDeleteI follow by newsletter and bloglovin
ReplyDeleteLove your tablerunner! Great colors!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful table runner, and way to get a jump start on that 60th birthday celebration. ;o)
ReplyDeleteGreat colors in your half logs used for this table runner! I know your friend will definitely enjoy it throughout the year. And I love how you made the card - awesome! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAttention-grabbing color in your half logs. I would love to play in your fabric stash. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your scrappy half logs.
ReplyDeleteI love that block too - but I really really like the colors you used and your setting!! Makes those colors pop!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great block! Love the scrappy look.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! I have admired a few of these quilts lately and have it on my list. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat block is so versatile no wonder you love it! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteI used to never like the log cabin until I made one and then I too was hooked. I just love this....I know you friend will to.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous! I love the colours.
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