Log Cabin Table Top Quilt

#Logcabinquilt

#tutorial

I've been busy quilting away on this log cabin quilt.  It's for a gift for my husband's Aunt and Uncle.

The finished quilt measures

25-1/2" x 25-1/2"

I used thirteen different fabrics

from my stash to complete this quilt. 

 The center square is a

barn red color fabric, which you 

won't see on the strips below, 

but you will see the 

red square on the examples 

following the strips.  Each strip

was cut 1-3/4" wide by the

length of fabric.  Depending on

the length of your fabric you 

may have to cut two or three

strips of some fabrics.

I find it helpful to lay out the strips in

the order you will be sewing them. 

Center block- red

2 light color fabrics

2 darker color fabrics

2 light color fabrics

2 darker color fabrics

Repeat with 2 light and then 2 dark

fabrics if you desire your block

to be larger.

I started with a 1-3/4" 

square.  Cut one square

for each block you plan on making.

I have nine log cabin blocks, so I cut

 nine red squares.

I took the next strip and placed

my red squares right sides

together and sewed a quarter inch  

seam allowance.

Trim to 1-3/4" square and press 

open. Add the next 1-3/4" strip.

Working counter-clockwise around the

center square, continue adding strips

Finished block 5-1/2" square.

Arrange your blocks to your 

liking and sew blocks

together. Your block should

measure 15-1/4" x 15-1/4".

I added two borders. Measure 

your quilt to get the proper size

of your quilt. The first

border (dark green) I cut

strips 1-3/4" wide by the length

of the fabric and attached

them to the top and then

to the bottom.  Next you will

 add the side border. 

My next border I cut 5-1/2" wide 

strips by the length of the 

fabric, and sewed them just like 

the first border. 

Sandwich your quilt together, backing,

batting and top.  Safety pin

or baste quilt to prepare

it for top stitching.  Remove

any safety pins you come

close to while top stitching.

Here you see me top stitching 

the quilt. Remove safety pins

as you top stitch.

Add your binding. Make a label for 

your quilt and it's ready to go.

Psalam 143:5

I remember the days of old;

 I meditate on all that you have done; 

I ponder the work of your hands.

Make A Ruffled Onesie and Headband-#DIY

I made a cute little onesie and 

matching headband.

I purchased the onesie at Hobby Lobby with my 40% off coupon.

I pulled out some lace I already had.  You can measure 

around the neck line or the area you want to add ruffles

 and double that number to determine how much lace 

you'll need.  If you have lace already ruffled, 

 cut according to your measurement plus 1"

 for tucking under the edges.

Then I basted the lace, in the center, with my

 sewing machine and pulled the thread to gathered the lace.

I pinned the lace around the edge of the neck line

 (not shown) and tucked the ends.  Then I sewed

the lace, onto the onesie, on the basting line. 

Next, I placed the next row underneath the

 first row of lace.  Repeat one more time. 

Only this time make the third row shorter 

and turn under the edges and stitch in place.  

Don't forget to remove any basting threads. 

I happened to have these small yellow flowers, 

so I tacked one of them on to the onesie.

The yellow headband was purchased.   I used this 

black flower and tacked it down with my 

sewing machine.  First, I trim any excess 

tulle around the black flower.  Then I tacked 

on the small yellow flower.

Here's the completed set.  So simply!!  

You can #DIY 

too!

All for my new grandbaby, Autumn Christine Joy!!

Weighted in at 9 pounds and measured 22 inches.

So beautiful and precious!  Our new bundle of joy!!!

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were 

born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."

Jeremiah 1:5