Friday, February 12, 2016

Introducing - I Love Log Cabins by Martingale

I'm so excited to share my quilt with you that will appear in a new book by Martingale, I Love Log Cabins. Because, really, I DO love log cabins! What I don't like is cutting a million little strips that are all different lengths (and sometimes widths, too) from a jillion different fabrics that I have to keep straight with pinned-on notes in a dozen piles, then when I'm ready to sew it takes 20 minutes to figure out where I was when I stopped, so I brew a glass of tea, find a snack and turn on the TV and get totally side tracked. Whew! So much to think about! That's why I REALLY LOVE my version of a log cabin block in this book, Framed. It only has two cuts to think about in the whole quilt! I started with a Jelly Roll for even faster results. That's about my speed when I want a simply terrific quilt in a hurry for all the people on my list. Brights, novelties, traditional - it all looks great! . What do you think? Pretty nifty if I do say so myself. :)


Would you like to check out all the fabulous projects in I Love Log Cabins? Many of the designers in the book are blogging about it their quilts this week. Go to I Love Log Cabins to win an ecopy of the book from Martingale, OR comment here for a chance to win this signed copy.


It's not only Valentine's Day this weekend, but also my 29th Anniversary with my lovely hubby, Robert. In honor of all the hearts and flowers and candy and stuff that goes along with the holiday, I'm offering you a pattern called Hearts to You. Print it here and enjoy how easy those hearts are to piece using my Layered Patchwork technique!



40 comments:

  1. The book looks awesome and I would love to see more of it!

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  2. Happy Anniversary! Thanks for a chance to win a copy of I Love Log Cabins and for the free pattern!

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  3. I love log cabin quilts. Happy Anniversary. May you have a very special day and happiness through the coming year. Thanks for the heart quilt patten.

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  4. I'm soooo excited for I Love Log Cabins! It looks like a great book!!!

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  5. Happy Anniversary! this will be our 29th year as well.
    Log Cabins have long been a favorite of mine. I love the courthouse steps layout. Thank you for offering up one of these books for a giveaway. I love the quilts I see in it.
    Thank you also for the heart quilt pattern. Sweet!

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  6. Happy Anniversary!! Thanks for the free pattern...very pretty and perfect for Valentine's day!

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  7. Twenty-nine years of bliss! Lucky you. Love Log Cabins. Made one years ago all wonky with black, hot pink and lime green - fun and crazy! Hope I win the book. Can't wait to see the wonderful patterns. Thanks!

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  8. This looks like a great book. I love new ideas for log cabin blocks!

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  9. Happy Anniversary! I love your version of the log cabin. So simple, but still very impressive.

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  10. Thank you for the free pattern! Happy Anniversary!

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  11. Thank you for the free pattern! Happy Anniversary!

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  12. The Log Cabin is on my bucket list. I would love to win the signed copy and make one from your pattern

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  13. Twenty nine years is such a blessing! Happy Anniversary to the both of you. Thank you for the pattern! Blessings...

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  14. What a fresh take on the log cabin block. Thank you for sharing your cute valentine pattern with us. It looks very easy and I can't wait to make it. Happy Anniversary on Sunday. Sunsay!

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  15. I've never made a log cabin quilt, just some blocks. Neat book for inspiration. Happy Anniversary!

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  16. I love log cabin quilts. So many options. Thanks for the opportunity to win the book.

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  17. Gee, you make log cabins the same way I do. I have made 2 completed quilts, part of a third, and 2 American flags that used mini blocks for the stars. I love the variety with log cabins but your stitching has to be so precise and they are tedious to make. Glad you found a better way!

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  18. Just recently making my first log cabin block. Would love to try the ones in this book.

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  19. I'm working on a log cabin now and you described the process perfectly!! It's been on my design wall for months and I'm dreading to wade back in. Would love to see your technique.

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  20. Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby! I've never made a Log Cabin quilt so far because the normal settings are a bit too boring for me but recently I've seen a far beautiful ones and the ones in this book are among them.

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  21. I love log cabin quilts, too. My very first large` quilt was a quilt-as-you-go log cabin. It has been loved and well used for a lot of years. Happy Anniversary to you and your husband!

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  22. I became so confused once when making a log cabin variation! I know what you're talking about! Your quilt looks great, and the book would be a good one to have. Happy Anniversary!

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  23. I became so confused once when making a log cabin variation! I know what you're talking about! Your quilt looks great, and the book would be a good one to have. Happy Anniversary!

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  24. Happy Anniversary to you and Robert!! I love your Framed Log Cabin - The book I Love Log Cabins is definitely on my wish list! Thanks for the heart pattern.

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  25. Congratualtions to the both of you. Your quilt designs fit so well into my decorating style. They are very huggable and user-friendly. I will be on the lookout for this book.

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  26. Love the log cabin block, but like you, I get easily sidetracked and forget where I ended.

    Thanks for the heart quilt pattern, too. I have some small heart blocks that have been languishing in a pile waiting for a quilt. This one is perfect!

    Sandy A

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  27. Thanks for the heart pattern. I love how you can simplify things ! And Happy Anniversary !! Terri
    T2mcgreer at gmail dot com

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  28. I would love to win the Log Cabin book. I really like a number of those shown in the post at the Martingale blog. I did comment on that blog post.

    Happy Anniversary to you both Lynne. I hope you have a wonderful anniversary.

    Thank you for the quilt pattern. What a great quilt to use for an anniversary or Valentine's Day.

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  29. The book looks like a lot of fun--I've never made a log cabin quilt! Thanks so much for the fun heart pattern!

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  30. Happy Anniversary! Thank you for the pattern. Will keep my eye out for the book.
    Pauline

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  31. Love the Framed quilt, and could certainly see myself making it. Thanks for the valentine's pattern.

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  32. I love log cabin quilts as well. Made one a long time ago - time to make another.

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  33. I'd love to make a log cabin quilt one day. Happy anniversary to you and Robert.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  34. Log cabin quilts are one of my favorite. I am presently working on one. Thanks for the heart pattern. Your technique looks interesting.

    Happy Anniversary!

    Emily
    eppie.doodle@yahoo.com

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  35. How lovely! thank you and happy anniversary!

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  36. Love log cabin quilts, yours looks fun to make.

    Char

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  37. as always- I think all your quilts are great and a log cabin quilt that you can make even quicker is even better!!

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  38. Happy 29th you two "love birds"! Thank you "sew" much for the adorable Hearts to You pattern! I need to make that today! The Log Cabin book looks like fun! Would love to win it! HUGS... and stitches

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  39. My hubby & I are celebrating our 29th Anniversary also next month. Happy 29th Anniversary to both you.

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  40. Happy Anniversary to you and Robert! My husband and I will be celebrating our 30th anniversary in April. I love your log cabin pattern. I've just finished making blocks for a log cabin quilt made with two KT Favorites II honey buns and a little extra fabric, just trying to decide on a layout. This looks like a terrific book, thanks for the chance to win!

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