Monday, September 1, 2008

Log Cabin Blocks Plus

Sixty-four five inch log cabin blocks laid out to form a broken star
Happy September! (Although it felt more like the middle of summer today)

My little log cabin blocks are now all sewn and ready to be put together. I had to get a preview of how it will look. The color isn't very good as it's past midnight here. I'll make sure the lighting is better when the blocks are a top. So far, neither Jasper or Annie have touched the blocks. They are five inches now and will finish at 4 1/2". The pattern is called Broken Star by Edyta Sitar.

I also finished the bonus stitchery block from Bea. Today she posted the new block for September. I'm thinking I need to lay off of the hand work for a few days, though, as my arm is throbbing at night.

red work stitchery sharp needles

Another picture of my hibiscus. I just love the flowers!

three red hibiscus flowers

32 comments:

Tazzie said...

Wow, I love the log cabin blocks, they're really cute.
Hope you had a wonderful long weekend.
*hugs*
Tazzie
:-)

dot said...

Nice quilt. It is just lovely.

Gina said...

I love how you've arranged the Log Cabin. It's a great quilt.

Love the colour on your Hibiscus. Mine didn't come to anything this year for some reason.


Love and hugs Gina xxx

sewkalico said...

Love your log cabin blocks, that's going to be a great quilt!

Cathi said...

It was really warm here too -- and supposed to be quite wrm again tomorrow. I'll take all the warmth I can get as I dread the thought of winter.

Love that quilt. What gives with Jasper and Annie ignoring those blocks?? Don't they like log cabin blocks?? :-)

Your hibiscus is gorgeous!!

Andrea said...

You know I am a log cabin lover Jeanne and these are fabulous. Makes me want to start ANOTHER quilt - lol ! Take care of your arm too.

Betsy said...

It all looks darling.
I have that hibiscus somewhere in my flower beds

Unknown said...

The star is beautiful, I love the colors.

Judy S. said...

I love the way your log cabin quilt turned out, Jeanne. Great colors, too.

I'm thinkin' my hibiscus needs to come visit you for a while, for some R and R or vitamins, or something!

Anonymous said...

That's the first log cabin star quilt I've seen and it sure is pretty. Your post reminds me to check on the September BOM pattern too. Thanks!

Paula, the quilter said...

The dinner plate hibiscus is beautiful. I used to have one that color but it died out.

BitnByAQuiltingBug said...

Oh Jeanne! I just love that quilt! It's just wonderful. And your hibicus is awesome. Hubby recently saw one of those and now things we need one in red and one in white, but I heard they are hard to grow here.
Regina

Linda said...

Your log cabin blocks are gorgeous! I like how you laid them out! I would love to do a log cabin quilt myself - alas, mine come out really ... wonky... I believe is the term quilters use! LOL
Great job!!

Finn said...

Your log cabin blocks are just awesome Jeanne! Really, really very neat and I love the colors. Also love the hibiscus. Hugs, Finn
P.S. Do rest that arm!

KC Quilter said...

Oooooh, what a beautiful log cabin! You've done such a lovely job!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Beautiful!! I love it!

Greenmare said...

it was nasty hot by me yesterday too! what a difference a day makes, today feels wonderful!!!
your hibiscus is gorgeous!!! I want to come and paint it.

Jan said...

Your log cabin is wonderful--you did a great job!

Anonymous said...

Love the log cabin blocks. One of my favorite patterns.

Karen in IN

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Jeanne your log cabin quilt is just so lovely, you must be so pleased with it..

Cheryl said...

What a great log cabin that is!!!

Floss said...

I just love how the log cabin star is looking. what a great pattern.

LuAnn said...

I love your log cabin blocks. That will be a great quilt. I think about all of us bought that pattern in Shipshe that one retreat. I think I only have 1 or 2 blocks finished. I'm starting to work on Edyta's Elegant Garden applique blocks. I enjoy reading your blog and visit often. I just started mine a few days ago. Come and visit sometime.

Unknown said...

The log cabin quilt will be lovely. It´s exciting how you can arrange those blocks into very different designs. This star is wonderful!

Rhonda said...

Great log cabin quilt!!

Disaster Diva Debbie said...

This is beautiful! I am so proud of you for getting this done!

QuiltNut Creations said...

your log cabin is stunning!

Gypsy Quilter said...

Fantastic log cabin star. Simply awesome. And the flowers are incredible. Lucky you.

Rose Marie said...

Love the log cabin quilt .... and those are tiny blocks!

Libby said...

Wowza! I am just in love with those log cabins in the broken star quilt *s*

Mary Johnson said...

This is lovely, I can't believe how small the blocks are. The pumpkin top is cute too - hard to believe we're coming up on Halloween next month.

Cida said...

Very nice, I love the log cabin blocks and your hibiscus.
This quilt is beatiful, congratulations!