I’ve gotten back into production on my table runner quilting. Here’s a few photos of how I make the curvy log cabin blocks:
First step is to cut the center and then add a round of strips around the center square.
Then you use the curvy tool to trim the block. Note that there is a wide side and a narrow side. This is how you get the curve effect. On a traditional log cabin, all the strips would be the same width.
Next, trim the narrow strips to get this:
This is the first round done. Just two more to go:
and one more round to complete the block:
The process is confusing and I’m constantly double checking what I’m doing. I’ve completed two of these blocks, just 14 more to go.
Well, that’s it for me this week. Tomorrow it will be time to over eat and visit family.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and if you need me, I’ll be in the kitchen getting another plate full.
Andrew's View of the Week 
My gosh, I’d be terrible at this. I can see how your sawing skills are coming in handy.
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It’s easier and harder than it looks … 😉
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For me, it would only be harder. 🙂
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Brilliant. I used to earn pin money when the children were young helping an older lady keep up with orders for her craft stall; cushions, aprons, cot bumpers etc. When her husband retired he decided the only way to cope with a house full of bales of fabric was to join in, so he took up your sort of quilt making.
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I’ve been wanting to do quilting for years, but had to wait till retirement to have the time to do it.
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“The process is confusing” It certainly looks confusing! 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving.
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It is confusing. What I didn’t show in these pictures is the seam ripper that I’m also using more than I should to correct mistakes.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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The geometry in that circle pattern is gorgeous but looks mindbendingly complicated. Take a break and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Have to take a break to eat turkey and start putting up Christmas decorations.
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Happy Thanksgiving Andrew!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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I don’t think that anything you do will ever be “just a hobby”. You have standards too high for that!
And a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
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I do take my hobbies seriously. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Wow, even with the template that pattern is a brain-buster! Here’s hoping large helpings of turkey boost brain function. 😉 Happy Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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I now see why this appeals to you and your engineering side!
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Most quilting is just geometry done with fabric. It’s amazing how much math is involve and other basic manufacturing concepts.
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Just like woodworking: Measure Once, Cut Once, Swear TWICE!! It’s looking good…can’t wait to see the finished project.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Heather and family!
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And a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
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It looks complicated. It is smart to double and triple-check. I would. But I bet it will be beautiful. 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Andrew. Have a wonderful day with your family and loved ones.
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I liking how the design is working out. Happy Thanksgiving!
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I just hand-stitched a 10 X 10 patchwork of 3″ blocks to “go with” the Leora books. Saw one someone else had on her book table and was such fun! I bound it without quilting it. Because of the colors, it’s on the Thanksgiving table!
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Sounds great!
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