Scrappy Half Log Cabin Stashbuster

I just finished this scrappy half log cabin top with the goal of emptying a bag of strings that had been lollygagging around for a long time.  The blocks began with 2" light squares, and were built out to 10" using random width strings.The light fabric used for the corner squares and inner borders consumed an odd less-than-a-yard chunk from my stash.  I used several different leftover ends of red solids to tie everything together.  

No particular destination for this quilt -- it was just a scrapbuster.

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Finished!

 

I just finished the binding on this comfort quilt made from the half log cabin blocks sewn for our recent challenge.  This bright cheerful quilt will be donated to Doves, our local domestic violence shelter house.

 

Thank you to all who generously supported this project!

 

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Thank you!!!

I received the final packages of blocks today for our Half Log Cabin Challenge.  Big thank-yous to to Sharon, Evelyn, and Brenda for supporting this project with their bright fun blocks! I'll be assembling these blocks into a cheerful comfort quilt for an adult at our domestic violence shelter. 

 

I also received a bonus package from Julianne, containing a happy assortment of 9-patch blocks.  These will also be used to make comfort quilts for kids at the Doves shelter.  I'll post photos here of all the quilts as they develop.

 

 

It warms my heart, at this time when we're all saddened by the senseless violence in Boston, to have received all these blocks.  Thank you all for your generosity and kindness!  

 

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Hi friends! 
 

Just a final reminder that our half log cabin challenge will be ending very soon.  I don't think any more blocks are on their way ... and I'm ready to start assembling the ones I've received.  If you're still planning to mail some blocks, please let me know asap.  Otherwise, I'll get busy with the ones I have.

 

Thanks ~ Jeanne 

 

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More bright blocks!!

 

Woohoo -- a good mail day!  I received two more envelopes containing bright string blocks for our

 half log cabin challenge! 

 

Don't they all look wonderful together?  Happy thank-yous are being sent out to Em and Gwen >>>>>>>>>

 

And there's still plenty of time for more players to join us!  I won't start planning the quilt assembly until April, so if you're thinking about participating, send those blocks!

 

Thank you for this opportunity to make a comfort quilt that will brighten someone's day!

 

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First blocks!

 

Hi friends!

 

The very first blocks for our half log cabin challenge arrived today -- how exciting! Thank you hugs are being sent to both Ginny and Carol >>>>>>>>

 

I know there are several more envelopes of blocks on their way also, and I'm looking forward to their arrival!  We'll keep this challenge open until the beginning of April, so if you'd like to join us you still have plenty of time to jump in.  Details about the project can be found at the link above.  Thanks for your support and participation!

 

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Some blocks for Jeanne

I made four half log cabin with various sizes of strings and strips.

I found this type of piecing is more effective if i make several at a time.

You can see I used the same fabrics in each block.

Thanks Jeanne, for offering to collect them and make them into quilts.

Summer Flowers

 

Hi friends!

 

I'm Jeanne from a small resort town in the southern California mountains, and I'm delighted to be stringing along here with you.  I've coordinated with Brenda about her recent half log cabin challenge, and I'm ready to go!!!

 

  I'm the Comfort Quilts chairperson for my guild, and one of the organizations we support is Doves, a domestic violence shelter for moms and kids who need a safe place to stay.  For this challenge, I'll be collecting 12 1/2" half log cabin blocks that start with a nice bright yellow patch in the corner. I'd especially like to get blocks that use happy bright summer flower colors.  Twelve blocks will make a child's quilt, or twenty four blocks will be used for a mom's quilt.  Please consider helping by sending a block or two -- leave a comment below and I'll email you my mailing address.

 

Thanks, Brenda, for giving me this opportunity to collect blocks that will make special quilts for families in crisis who need a hug!  

 

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