Striped Log Cabins

Giving FAITH Circle another improv block of my own design was a gamble of course. Not because of their skill, which is perfectly lovely, but with improv there's so many variables. And in a bee, even more so, as everyone tries to match the vision of the bee mama while create with fabrics and interpretations all their own. But seriously, my circle had done so well with X Marks the Improv that I couldn't resist. And I think together, we've come up with another winner.

Each member was asked to made two 12 1/2" Striped Quarter Log Cabin blocks with all solids, light to medium gray, white, sky blue, and lime green. Though the orientation of the stripes was not specified beforehand, once I started receiving blocks and placing them on my design wall, I chose the above layout, which resulted in my needing to make just a few extra blocks, bringing the finished quilt to 48" x 72".

Backing is a blue and white houndstooth, Rose Cliff Manor for Riley Blake; binding a light gray from Clothworks AMB Solids collection.

The weather (and pending forecast) didn't allow for a very creative photo-shoot this time,

and unfortunately you can't see the quilting well either. I used Aurifil 50wt #2021 (Natural White) and did a straight-line echo like in the design below, with lines 1 1/2" apart. Forgive my amateur drawing which certainly isn't to scale, but at least you get the idea. 

I'm really pleased to have given the Striped Log Cabin block a go, and will be labeling and donating this quilt soon.



Linking up to Finish It Up Friday.