My Quilt #224 ~ Patriotic Log Cabin Quilt Top 2010

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Hallelujah! My “quilt of errors” is FINALLY finished!  Well, at least the top is finished … I am so happy to finally get it done.  I’m also happy to report that I used up all my patriotic strips/scraps on this top.  Read about my progress here.

I really like the border with the delectable mountain blocks and needed to improvise because I didn’t have a pattern.  The blocks were not so easy to make and are definitely not perfect.

The top is much bigger than I anticipated, finishing at 85” square.  I’m sure this will nicely cover a queen-size bed.  There are nine blocks with 16 units each, and each block measures 26-1/2 inches.  Can you believe I was originally going to make it with 12 blocks?!  Anyway, making this quilt top was definitely a learning experience.

August 2010

UPDATE:  Sold on eBay in 2011 for $90

Comments

Cathy said…
Rita,

This has a very southwestern patriotic flare. I really like your use of color. I just recently created a patriotic quilt pattern as part of a new line I am designing. It is nice to see someone else who is also working on patriotic quilts.

Cathy
Cat's Quilt Art
August 31, 2010 at 8:23 PM
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage said…
What a beauty! Being a Southerner, I have a really affinity for quilts. Quilting is one thing I really wish I had taken the time to learn from my grandmother.

Thanks for visiting the Brambleberry Cottage and for taking the time to comment. ;)


Blessings,
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
November 21, 2010 at 10:40 AM
Sarah @ Modern Country Style said…
I'm completely in awe of your beautiful quilts. I can't do this kind of quilitng to save my life!! The pieces just won't fit together for me!!

Sarahx
November 22, 2010 at 3:45 AM
Cindy said…
I have lots of admiration for you! Beautiful quilt!!! It is something I don't know how to do but wish I did.
December 16, 2010 at 5:22 PM
Diane said…
OMGosh... gorgeous quilt Ü I have always admired pretty quilts and the ladies that make them. I have collected probably 10 quilts over the years and I have them displayed in my bedroom.
December 30, 2010 at 1:28 PM
Emelie said…
Wow! My quilting is nowhere near this complicated & talented. You are awesome! Can't wait to see what else...
March 3, 2011 at 7:46 AM
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