After prepping my honey bun over the weekend, I was all set to try out my new It's Sew Emma Log Cabin Foundation Paper. I used the 6-inch size with my honey bun of Squirrelly Girl. The papers were straight forward enough, and I got up to speed by watching a YouTube video first.
Here is my completed stitched log cabin block.
After stitching, you are directed to trim your block on the outer marked lines. I used my 6.5" Creative Grids ruler. Gosh, I love those things. I wish I had them in every size!
Ack. Of course, I goofed with my first block. In fact, I goofed with the first square I positioned in the block. My pen is pointing to where the center brown square is supposed to be. Live and learn. It's a process.
This is what it is supposed to look like. Well, that is one mistake I will only make once.
I completed four blocks. They were fun, they were easy, the paper came off easily, and I can't wait to make more! There is no wonkiness in the shape of the block, which always happens to me when I make a regular Log Cabin block without foundation piecing or a special trim tool.
My plan is to make a table runner, with maybe twelve or sixteen blocks in all. Love that fabric. One of the prints features darling little squirrels which I may need more of for a border. Oh, as a side note, I added in some of Fig Tree's All Hallow's Eve collection, and it ties in very well.
Hope your week got off to a great start. I have loads of content for you this week, so be sure to check back every morning this week!
Happy first day of Fall!
So cute! I love the soft orange. I'm tempted to buy the pineapple papers; I have the special ruler but still couldn't get it right.
Posted by: sue s | September 22, 2020 at 05:44 AM
I'm living vicariously between your Fall cabins, and Thelma's new quilt on her blog, my local friends who all did a stellar job on jelly roll Saturday. I'm surrounded by boxes at my current house with exhaustive packing (but having help), and signings, walk-throughs, yadda-yadda. Paint at the new older house, counter changeouts, everyone who comes has a tape measure or laser device. I have some new Corey Yoder to pet and even that will go in a box soon. Maybe a break from quilting is just what I need to jump back in when the move is over. I'm stacking up patterns, marking new quilt books. I'm getting ready. Your log cabin runner will be darling. The 4 dark corners coming together is one of my favorite ways to put cabins together. Your block of 4 looks like fall flowers. Thanks for sharing your quilted bouquet. My computer won't shut off till last thing so I will check your blog every day this week.
Posted by: Stephani in N. TX | September 22, 2020 at 06:21 AM
Those blocks are so cute! They will make a lovely autumn table runner.
Posted by: Donna | September 22, 2020 at 07:06 AM
The center colors are pretty in that arrangement. I agree having all of those Creative Grids rulers would be nice...sigh... Stay well!
Posted by: Jan | September 22, 2020 at 07:16 AM
The blocks look perfect. Your fabric choices are the bomb! I have never really got into using paper. Thank you for all the great information.
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | September 22, 2020 at 07:38 AM
Looks great Nicole!! I am anxious to see the finished table runner. The log cabin and pineapple papers from FQS make those blocks so much easier!
Posted by: Patty | September 22, 2020 at 08:23 AM
Those colors are great for Fall, not just Halloween. I'm thinking of starting some Christmas projects.
Posted by: Cathy | September 22, 2020 at 09:07 AM
Really beautiful colors. Yes, I need that squirrel fabric too. ;p
Posted by: Ina | September 22, 2020 at 09:52 AM
Looks perfect! I love how those fabrics just scream fall! I'm going to have to get me some of that Squirrely Girl or is that too close to home 😳😁
Posted by: Anita | September 25, 2020 at 09:37 AM