What a Load a Scrap: Half Log Cabin/Road Trip

These half log cabin blocks were made a couple of years ago, and intended for a quilt to hang in my living room. After realizing that I hadn't made even half of the blocks that I needed, I just wasn't up for it, so they languished on a shelf. Since I've been in a "finishing" mood of late, I pulled them out, and sewed them up into a 68" top. Not the size I had envisioned, but I am really happy with it. The quilt is based on one in the Patricia Cox book, "American Quilt Classics". The layout is the same, but the coloring is a bit different.

A close-up.

Saturday, Vicki and I left bright and early for two of the exhibits listed on our sidebar. First up was Indianapolis for the Frugal and Fancy, then on to Bloomington for the AQSG Star Quilts. We will be sharing lots of photos soon.

On the way home, we stopped in Greenwood at Back Door Quilts in Greenwood. Here are a few pics to entice you if you are ever in the area - lots of repros, and look at all of those samples!

This puss in the corner quilt was one of my favorites. My purchases are on the little bench in front of it. The star quilt book is based on the Bloomington exhibit.

15 comments:

Janet O. said...: I have never seen a half log cabin layout quite like that. It is very interesting and beautiful.
Now that looks like my kind of quilt shop--lots of vintage looking stuff. My mouth is watering just looking at your pictures. And what fun--the quilt blocks on the ceiling! I love that puss in the corner, too. I enlarged each photo and just soaked it all in. Thanks for the vicarious visit!; May 30, 2011 at 11:02 PM
paulette said...: What a gorgeous shop!! Such lovely quilts!! Thanks for sharing!
Paulette; May 30, 2011 at 11:38 PM
Barb said...: Your half log cabin is just amazing....what a fun store.; May 31, 2011 at 5:46 AM
The Civil War Quilter said...: Wow! That Half Log cabin is great. It has a streak of lightning look. Your trip sounds like fun.; May 31, 2011 at 6:21 AM
Me and My Stitches said...: I love your half log cabin quilt! And that shop looks like lots of fun - I think I could do some serious damage in there!; May 31, 2011 at 7:45 AM
*karendianne. said...: Gosh, what a great quilt. I mean - seriously great. A unique setting! And what a great shop. What fun. Thanks for sharing the delight.; May 31, 2011 at 7:48 AM
Lurline said...: Wonderful - thanks for showing!
Hugs - Lurline♥; May 31, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Cathy said...: Love your quilt. It was worth the wait. Hugs; May 31, 2011 at 10:10 AM
antique quilter said...: beautiful quilt I LOVE It!
oh my what a great quilt shop, wish I was there with you shopping!!!!
Kathie; May 31, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Mimi said...: I love that shop! They have a great selection of wools, too. You log cabin is absolutely beautiful. I don't think I have ever seen that lay out. Love it.; May 31, 2011 at 5:20 PM
Dawn said...: Love your quilt and the colors.
Thanks for sharing the road trip - looks like it was a blast!; June 1, 2011 at 4:01 PM
Barb said...: what a great quilt shop -
Love the LC with the cheddar centers - how interesting.; June 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM
Millie en Miles said...: What a lovely blog !!!; June 5, 2011 at 2:55 AM
Karen said...: I like the layout used for the log cabin blocks. A different and interesting look.; June 5, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Lori said...: I'm not sure how I missed this post. I love what you did with the half log cabins. How nice to get it off the UFO shelf too!!; June 14, 2011 at 9:28 AM