New Log Cabin Quilt

Very nice John. It looks very precise! I think you're hooked! KJ

Oh that is so pretty, I just love the use of the colors here and the layout.

John, You do excellent work, hope your quilting widow enjoys it, it beats being a football widow, at least you have something to show for your time.

Jacquel>Well, I just finished my latest quilt. A 66"x 66" lap quilt for my

Actually she is my biggest fan. Very supportive. We went to the store and she helped pick out the colors so that she would get something that she could feel a part of. I didn't try to steer her in any particular direction as to colors. When we came to a decision, I deferred to her choices and she is very happy with it. It was fun to make and I probably will do others of that design. It was done in a marathon endeavor over the course of 1 week. She said I should get the all time speed award. Not sure about that. Fun.

John

Beautiful, John. Lovely colors and layout. I just wish I could finish things as fast as you do. "Quilting widow" indeed. She could do what my DH is doing, and set up her own space for sewing. He made ascot-like things yesterday, for the American Legion Riders group he belongs to.

Wow, John, that's gorgeous. I'm curious. I notice that your center sashings are a little wider than the others. Were you following a pattern or was this a design element that seemed like a good idea on your own? Never saw that before (of course, there's lots I've never seen) but it looks wonderful. Polly

Really beautiful John. I shared it with my DH and he thought you did a great job too.

John, that is one lovely quilt. The colors are super and the overall effect really eye-catching. Great job...what a lucky gal your wife is.=20

-Irene

wow!

Anne

Beautiful...... just beautiful. I can't believe how quickly you're getting your quilts done! Weren't you the one that said he was ready for a "break" a few weeks ago? :->

Patti in Seattle

I *love* this one! I like the way you have a wider sashing in the centre!

That is great John, I love it!! Hope DW does too!

A wonderful consolation to her, nicely done!

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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I used a picture in one of my quilt books as inspiration. There would be no way to reduce the width of the center sashings, as that would reduce the overall width of that group of squares to some degree. Or at least to my understanding of it. The center sashings are consistent both horizontally and vertically so I think it balances out in the long run. And the (sashings) are in fact created by the dark color strip on the outside (dark color) of the pattern squares. They just are dominant because they are butted, when placed in that orientation. In a couple of pictures in the same book, they show a zig-zag pattern which does not have that effect due to the non butting of the dark colors. All strips are 1" finished and consistent throughout.

John

I am entering rehab today. I have admitted my addiction and hope to be able to confront my weakness. Please somebody, stop me before I quilt again. On the other hand, to hell with rehab, I am having too much fun. You are all a bunch of enablers.

John

Please could you repost the link to your LC quilt? I miss A LOT of posts and I would love to see. LC is one of my favourite pieced blocks.

Donut

Here you go.

It's lovely, John. That was a very short 'rest' >g< Before long you will have a list of requests as long as your arm! It's great that you are getting photographs of them all, as you go along. . In message , Jessamy writes

John, it's GORGEOUS! Now your wife isn't a quilt widow, she's a recipient! Thanks for sharing,

I have set up a Bernina 220, with lots of pressure feet, for my wife to use and I helped her make her first apron last week. She picked out the fabric and did a great job on it. I bought her some vegetable themed fabric, online and she loved them. ( We are long time Vegetarians). She will be making 3 more aprons from that fabric, and maybe the bug will bite her by the time she finishes them. I hope so, with the one caveat; I demand the right of possession on the new steam generator iron. This is a non negotiable demand and I will fight to defend it. Just kidding! It would be great if we could share my passon for sewing.

John