Quilty Finish #24: Patriotic Log Cabin Top

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Patriotic Log Cabin Top #224

Hallelujah! My “quilt of errors” is FINALLY finished!  Well, at least the top is finished … I am so happy to finally get it done.  I’m also happy to report that I used up all my patriotic strips/scraps on this top.


I really like the border with the delectable mountain blocks.  This was my first time making the block, and I had to improvise because I didn’t have a pattern.  The blocks were not so easy to make and are definitely not perfect.


The top is much bigger than I anticipated, finishing at 85” square.  I’m sure this will nicely cover a queen-size bed. Can you believe I was originally going to make it with 12 blocks instead of nine?!

Anyway, making this quilt top was definitely a learning experience.  And, even though there was plenty of frustration, I’m happy with the outcome and plan to make another one someday, but with different fabrics.  Not sure when this top will be quilted.  For now, it’s in my “To Be Quilted” pile.

Update 5/4/11:  Sold on eBay

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Comments

  1. DeannaAugust 27, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    Beautiful work! I really like it.

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  2. DianeAugust 27, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    This turned out lovely! I still love the center block! It adds character and the border is great.

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  3. MichelleAugust 27, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the Delectable Mountains border blocks. They're perfect for the log cabin quilt.

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  4. Nina...August 27, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous quilt top. Looks like you put a lot of love and time into creating it! Great job!

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  5. hettyAugust 27, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Fantastic work! I love the Delectable Mountains. Are they done by doing a half square triangle block and then cutting it up and sewing it back into the DM block? Just wondering. I have made something like that, but now I can't find it.

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  6. HayleeAugust 28, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    It looks fantastic. Great job!

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  7. ktquiltsAugust 28, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    Wowsers!!! There are a lot of pieces in that quilt! Great design, and a wonderful finish!

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  8. MiriAugust 28, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    Love the setting on your scrappy patriotic log cabin! Great border.

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  9. LeslieAugust 28, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    this is beautiful and intricate. great finish

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  10. PokeyAugust 28, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    You have a perfect quilt! The choices you've made make it truly a one of a kind original. I like it!

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  11. RebeccaAugust 28, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    It is beautiful! And it looks like a tonne of work went into it!

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  12. patchworkdelightsAugust 29, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Wow what an impressive quilt, really stunning, well done!

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  13. PauletteAugust 29, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    Your hard work on this definitely paid off--it's gorgeous! I just love that delectable mountains border.

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  14. JayTeeSeptember 1, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    It's a beautiful quilt

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