Wednesday, 1 February 2012

~Log Cabin Panel~

After the last 2 and a half days spent in flannelette pyjamas on the sofa with some virus, I have felt much better this afternoon. Managed to walk the stir crazy Small Dog round the block (I did manage to get dressed first), albeit felt sweaty and tired afterwards though. Have just had an urge to sew, (that feeling that you've lost a couple of days and need to catch up) and have done a first quick attempt at log cabin patchwork.   I knew how to, but have never had a go before. I used a central 7cm square, and 6cm wide strips of ripped fabric strips, following the method in 'Quilting in No Time' by Emma Hardy.

You'll see some favourite fabrics here from my stash, a vintage paisley eiderdown fabric, some Cath Kidston, Ikea Rosali Spots and  Laura Ashley. I'm still sticking to my 2012 intention of using what I already have. This literally took half an hour - how fantastically quick compared to paper piecing hexagons and hand stitching. Not sure I got the repeat right - should it be random or ordered? -  I couldn't decide...
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  1. Anonymous1 February 2012 at 20:27

    This is gorgeous!! I have Emma's book, and this has inspired me to get it out and try again this weekend.

    Thank you!

    Hope you feel better soon xx

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  2. Sew,ray,me1 February 2012 at 22:57

    That's the beauty of sewing - you can make your own rules up! Looks beautiful :)

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    1. lavender attic2 February 2012 at 22:05

      Aw, thankyou, I wish I was a bit more random in my crafting sometimes, I'm a bit too ordered!

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  3. Scarlet1 February 2012 at 23:46

    Sorry to hear you've been under the weather. Your patchwork is lovely! It must be wonderful seeing your stash become unique creations. x

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    1. lavender attic2 February 2012 at 22:07

      Thanks Scarlet, love your patchwork squares, tried to comment but couldn't. They will be gorgeous kitchen curtains. Am feeling OK now. Romantic night away for my b'day this weekend, Groupon deal, let's hope it's OK!!

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  4. Jan May2 February 2012 at 00:51

    The fabrics look wonderful together - quite lovely. I think random will look delightfully vintage and suit the style entirely. Get well soon.

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  5. Carol2 February 2012 at 01:17

    Lovely patchwork.
    Hope you feel better soon.
    Carol xx

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    1. lavender attic2 February 2012 at 22:13

      Thanks Carol
      Pleased to meet you - fellow Yorkshire person! Have become a follower of your blog via my lovely friend Anne(M&Catmint). x

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  6. Geronimo2 February 2012 at 05:57

    Get well soon......is this piece of work destined for the 'caravan bottom drawer'? Beautiful. xx

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  7. Geronimo2 February 2012 at 05:58

    Hooray - I managed to leave a comment!!!!! xx

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    1. lavender attic2 February 2012 at 17:03

      Hooray Mrs! Definitely caravan or B& B bottom drawer!

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  8. Jo2 February 2012 at 15:13

    There's some gorgeous fabrics there and they go so well together. The thing with dogs is that they still need walking no matter how ill you feel. Hope you're feeling better soon.

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  9. Crafted by Carly2 February 2012 at 16:25

    Sorry to read that you're not feeling very well. Hope you get better soon! What a beautiful quilt - you're so clever! You've picked such pretty fabrics too! What do you think of 'Quilting in No Time'? It's on my Amazon wish list.
    Hugs,
    Carly
    x

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    1. lavender attic2 February 2012 at 17:02

      Thanks Carly, really would recommend it - I got it from the Book People at work for £4 - a bargain. I like Emma Hardy's books. X

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  10. Anne2 February 2012 at 19:05

    Hi Sally, hope you are soon on the mend.At least you have been sensible and stayed home and kept warm! I love the patchwork!! Now the pink and white trellis fabric is very familiar!!!

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    1. lavender attic2 February 2012 at 22:19

      Have felt so poorly Anne...Maybe this will become a caravan quilt! Me and Mrs Fisher pink trellis fabric, well spotted x

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  11. Jan2 February 2012 at 19:13

    Hi - Look after yourself and keep warm. There are some horrible bugs out there at the moment. I love your patchwork. You've used all the colours I adore at the moment! All the best, Jx

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    1. lavender attic2 February 2012 at 22:21

      Thankyou! I'm too indecisive in many areas, and even more so with fabric!

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  12. Annie2 February 2012 at 19:40

    Hope you are feeling a bit better, there are lots of these nasty bugs around at the moment. love your log cabin patchwork, the colours are great. The wallpaper you asked about is Melrose by Farrow and Ball and comes in lots of lovely colours.
    Ann x

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    1. lavender attic2 February 2012 at 22:24

      Thanks Ann, sorry to covet your wallpaper hehe , I thought it may be F&B though, so great. Would be lovely in my kitchen - cooking apple green perhaps, like my chairs. Have to say you have a fantastic eye for display, I adore your photos x

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  13. patty3 February 2012 at 11:32

    Hope you're keeping warm and on the mend. The patchwork is so pretty, I've only tried squares before and like you say hexagons are so time consuming. This effect looks good for using odd shaped long scraps. Have a good weekend. x

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  14. grace3 February 2012 at 18:29

    Thank you ever so much for nominating me for the award, have finally passed it on x

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  15. vintage mum4 February 2012 at 16:55

    Hi Sally thanks for your comments.
    Nice to meet a fellow doer of all sorts, :) I'm having a go at crochet after many years away from it. Your patchwork is lovely and sounds much easier than the usual.
    Cate x

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Please feel welcome to get in touch or leave a comment - I really appreciate it. Sally x

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