I love starting a new quilt - this one will be a simple scrappy log cabin for David. Nine inch blocks, from 1 1/2 inch logs.
I like making a few "rules" for myself with a scrappy quilt (and then breaking those rules pretty freely):
1. Predominantly indigo for the dark side
2. Low volume mix for the light side
3. Generally soft red centers
4. Longest dark logs always blue
5. Add in some green, gold, red, orange here and there
Starching and cutting down these leftover strips from my abandoned strip quilt project:
I added some sashiko to this indigo - easy handwork while I was traveling. I love my Japanese no-steam iron. It stays on, and it's so simple.
I have to admit I loved getting back to sewing after several weeks away!
Jet lag is horrible, flying back and forth from Japan to the US is horrible... but it's worth it to see all kinds of family and especially our daughters:
Tommy loves indigo (ok, that makes me happy!) - so we popped into Blue and White:
I bought an indigo fish tenugui there, as I'm aiming to add a lot of "fishing" references in David's quilt.
Cynthia
I love the look of the blocks. I've had the idea for a log cabin quilt in the back of my head for awhile. You inspire. Hugs
ReplyDeleteThis will be amazing as are all your quilts. You have a knack for scraps. Can't wait to see it completed!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear you are back to your "happy place" sewing area. I can't imagine the jet lag you must have experienced. I don't even like to fly 3 hours to Florida to see my kids! The log cabin quilt is going to be gorgeous. It must be fun having Tommy around too! Have fun stitching today.
ReplyDeleteI am really looking forward to seeing more of this quilt. I keep promising myself a log cabin quilt too - one day :-)
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I love the simplicity of the blue and white log cabin blocks. I can't wait to see what other interesting bits you throw in there to "mix it up" !
ReplyDeleteLooks like you jumped back into your new normal quickly. Isn't it fun to make up rules for your sewing and then handle them how ever you like.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely beginning for your log cabin quilt. Looking forward to seeing what other fabrics you find in the market. And I learned a new word today, and a bit of its history - fun!
ReplyDeleteOh, where did you find that iron? I bought the only one that had a cord that I could find because the idea of waiting for it to heat between uses seemed stupid, but the cord comes from the left and gets in the way, and it is so heavy because of the steam feature I never use. Happy family time ... and if you run out of blue and whits fabrics, come shopping in my stash!
ReplyDeleteGot it at BIC in Shibuya! In the vacuum cleaner department;).
DeleteThis is going to be an awesome project--can't go wrong with blue and white with a little quirkiness thrown in! An iron that stays on??? Why aren't they available everywhere!?! I find myself sewing pedal to the metal so I finish before that little "thunk" noise my iron makes when it goes off--lol!
ReplyDeletelove those log cabin blocks!
ReplyDeleteLove is the answer and I loved this post. Your blue and white log cabin is going to be beautiful. I love the traditional LC. I'm sure it is wonderfully to be sewing again.
ReplyDeleteNice family photos and how nice to have Tommy in Japan for a while. Have you ever looked into the "eating plan" for jet lag? I read about it and I can email you separately.
what a cute iron
ReplyDeleteYour new Log Cabin quilt is going to be terrific! Love the neutral and blue combo with some other colors mixed in. So nice that you got to see your daughters and that your son is spending time with you. That iron would really come in handy here--mine shuts off even when I'm ironing, lol!
ReplyDeleteThose are great blues in your log cabin blocks. Blue and white/light quilts are so comforting. Making a scrappy version will add so much interest, too. Love your bird's eye view from your window!
ReplyDeleteJet lag. Ugh. The only redeeming feature is that it eventually rights itself. I think your blue and white looks grand, and can't believe that we actually have two similar scraps: the first "log" on blocks 2/3 (the floral). Is that from Liberty? Glad to see the smiling faces of your family--and glad you are back to sewing!
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