Log Cabin Inspiration - Kaffe Fassett, Scraps, and Shirt Fabric

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@sshellyrsutton Ай бұрын

Hello Cathy, I love your channel! I love hearing your southern accent. Texas Girl here! 💃🏻🎉 Anyway I wanted to tell you that the second Norah quilt that you showed near the end of your video is MY Norah quilt I made in 2020. I cannot tell you how tickled I was when it popped up on the screen! 🧵🪡💃🏻🎉 Happy Sewing!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Oh my goodness!, Shelly That's SO AWESOME!!!!🎉🥳🎊 What's even better is that I probably looked at a HUNDRED images of Norah quilts on IG and kept coming back to yours because it was just SO pretty! ❤️ So if you ever wonder if the hashtags have a purpose--they do!!! And for those of you who see this comment, go check out Shelly's YT channel here: www.youtube.com/@sshellyrsutton

@Cassandra-..- Ай бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@sshellyrsutton Ай бұрын

Thank you Cathy! You rock! 💃🏻🎉🧵🪡♥️

@teresabradberry4219 Ай бұрын

Shelly. Texas here too

@laureng4594 6 күн бұрын

Im a new quilter. I love listening to you talk fabrics while im sewing.

@angielovett4159 Ай бұрын

The Kaffe block is yummy with the softer pinks. I met Kaffe this past year at a book tour he was on with Brandon Mably. The event included the book (he signed) a lecture with an incredible slideshow of art, commissions and projects that aren’t in any of his books. Anyway! I asked him how he felt about people mixing his fabrics with other fabric lines and he said: “I play well with others” and everyone clapped! It was such an inspiring day.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Angie, that sounds amazing! And what a great question to ask---his answer was perfect! 🤩

@megblair7482 Ай бұрын

I really enjoy your light, conversational approach. I learned a lot from this video.

@cathykells1577 Ай бұрын

I love how you give me new inspiration for my shirt quilts. I made some years ago but put the shirts away because I wasn’t inspired by the patterns I was using but your modern take has me digging them back out and rearranging as I feel the joy again. I’m so glad I stumbled upon your videos❤

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Aww! Thank you, Cathy! ❤️ I'm so glad you got some inspiration and joy from the videos here! So glad to have you with me on my quilt/YT journey!

@rebeccajohnson5649 Ай бұрын

I had six toats full of scraps and during Covid when we were locked down I made two toats full of 10 inch squares and I made three big quilts. I had so much fun.

@evelynfunda141 Ай бұрын

“I think I’d put it just any kinda way!” File this under “Words I never thought I’d ever hear Cathy Martin say.” 😂 I just ❤ seeing you break some rules!

@evelynfunda141 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed this video so much, Cathy. It’s quintessential Catbird Quilts. Your joy is so infectious. And I love, love, LOVE the Kaffe block. Brava!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

😂 Evelyn, I lol'd!! I have that dichotomy of my personality---left brain "order is joy""I don't do random""these pieces must come together properly in the corners"...and then my right brain "what if I made a quilt that looked like a Rothko painting?""I'll just do improv piecing even tho I've never done it before""what if I just quilted it myself using blue painter's tape?" Welcome to my brain---it's kinda scary in here but never boring. 😘 And thank you about the video and the Kaffe block! It was fun to make! ❤️

@johnbarnby Ай бұрын

So when you brought out the Kaffe block I had a moment. I wanted to jump into your video and give you a high-five! I think you know I love everything you do, but I think you also know that Kaffe colors speak to my heart. Yum girl, yum.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

John, I keep chuckling over "Yum girl, yum." 😂 And yes, you have a special place for those Kaffe colors! ❤️

@quiltgram3056 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂. I love the word picture and enjoyed imagining in front of my eyes. A good laugh is always welcome.

@brendahill7596 Ай бұрын

Your videos are new to me. I just love your sense of humor!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Aww yay! Glad you found me and my channel! Thanks, and thanks for watching and commenting! ❤️

@lynnthomas7275 Ай бұрын

The very first quilt I made, in 2022, was a log cabin one for my eldest grandson who turns 21 next January. He asked me last week if he can launder it without damaging it. My heart sang!! He treasures it and was so happy when I told him to go for it.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Aww! What a wonderful gift to YOU that your grandson loves his quilt enough that it warrants washing (and he didn't want to ruin it.) ❤️

@conniemurdoch8528 Ай бұрын

You asked what “I wouldn’t turn around for the difference” means. When I was a kid, my Dad used to say that. By his definition it meant like when you get change when you buy something, you’d be leaving the store and someone would say “Wait you have change coming” and you say “just keep it”. You didn’t turn around to get your change, it was so inconsequential, it was beneath your vision. Insignificant.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Well that makes sense! I did understand it to mean "inconsequential" difference (between 2 things) but I never knew where it came from! Thanks for sharing, Connie! ❤️

@carolynkeenan9738 Ай бұрын

I have a pair!! absolutely LOVE THEM!!!

@dianeroome972 Ай бұрын

The KF pink LC block took my breath away. I would never have thought that it would be beautiful. Perhaps there is such quilt in my future. Now, to find such fabrics at a thrifty price!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Diane! ❤️ (and for the record, me either!) Good luck with your bargain shopping!

@scarlet10sewing Ай бұрын

You could use the first unusual block on the back. With all the plain fabric, it could be the label and you could write your information on it. Mistake or practice blocks got me started labeling my work.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

What a great idea, Janis! ❤️ Thank you for the suggestion! 🤓👍🏻

@juliaraley9563 Ай бұрын

I took a class on log cabin blocks. We were taught with a jelly roll, no measuring….sew, press, chop, repeat. Ooooooo, the Kaffe, it would look amazing in Barn Raising layout.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

I had to Google "barn raising layout for log cabin blocks" and then had to laugh because that was exactly what I was imagining in my head. 🤓😂❤️

@lisam8756 Ай бұрын

Oh I love this video so much!! Take a simple block , try this, what if I did that ? Add some scraps , cut and sew and trim and PLAY. Oh the JOY of it 😊😊. That pink block with the Kaffe is STUNNING!!. The low volume calms the hot pink and shows it off at the same time, perfection. The blue ones are both great ( love your Dad's saying, it's so true). What an inspiring start to the day, thank you so much.! If anyone needs me I'll be in my sewing room😊😊😊. Happy sewing.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Lisa! ❤️ Thank you for your happy, enthusiastic comment and kind words---what a wonderful encouragement to me!

@nicolebeauchamp7622 Ай бұрын

The beautiful thing about a traditional log cabin block with light and dark contrast is that it is just a half square triangle block. So when made the log cabin block will work with any half square triangle block quilt pattern. The possibilities are virtually endless.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Nicole, I had not even thought about that! Genius! 🤓❤️

@mariannegarascia3730 Ай бұрын

I always look forward to your videos. You bring joy to the world. I wasn’t a fan of log cabin blocks. You’ve given it a whole new life!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Aww! Thank you, Marianne! ❤️

@roxannesmith6656 Ай бұрын

Oh my gosh you are a blast ! Love your laugh & positivity ! I am a semi beginner quilter & I have always loved the log cabin block. Hopefully soon I will be starting one when I get finished with all the small projects I’m working on. I am so happy I stumbled onto your channel today. I will have to go back to see your other tutorials. Thank you so much Cathy for this tutorial ! Your a cool cat ! laugh out loud 😊

@newtnoot2794 Ай бұрын

I made a stack of log cabin blocks out of my irregular strip scraps- omg this block piecing process is so so fun!! It's gonna be a go-to scrap buster block from now on

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

I feel the same and I haven't really even gotten started yet! 🤩❤️

@CoraWilfinger-ix6hx Ай бұрын

Enjoyed this so much! My first big quilt was a log cabin, but I had to cut all the strips. Now you've inspired me to use my overgrown stash to make a new one. You are right, it is a comfy, cozy feeling to look at a log cabin quilt. You are so much fun to watch, and always make me smile!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Cora!❤️ "Overgrown stash" made me chuckle!

@vickif1419 Ай бұрын

Around 20-25 years sgo I collected a ton of black and white and blue and white men's dress shirts. For Christmas that year I made as many log cabin blocks with red centers that I could get out of those shirts. I was able to get 3 completely different quilts out of those blocks. My two nephews and 1 niece were thrilled to get them! 😁

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

That's so wonderful! 3 quilts out of those shirts---isn't that amazing?! Just one more reason why I love quilting with shirts! ❤️

@pst47wings Ай бұрын

I haven't made a log cabin quilt in a long time. The last ones I made were with Christmas fabrics, arranged like a wreath. But I've been seeing more and more log cabin quilts as well. I love the idea of using a jelly roll 😄 But I should be using my scraps as well 😊😊😊

@abigailthompson4456 Ай бұрын

There's a trick to the log cabin quilt which is after the center block and the first three rounds, the way you find the next side to add to is to choose the side that has 2 seams. There will only be one. My first quilt was a log cabin, in the 70's and the contrast is not very good, but boy has it had a lot of use! I like your experiments. And your enthusiasm for this. Cheers!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Abigail for the trick to know which is the next side to stitch! I think that will be really helpful once I start making more log cabin blocks! ❤️

@viviansnyder8247 Ай бұрын

This video had me intrigued until the end I love how you are talking to us all giddy and as if we were sitting right there with you. Very lovely blocks most of my fabric is Kaffe, Anna Maria Horner and Grunge so the wheels in my head are now turning I’m inspired to try a log cabin quilt.❤🙌

@Thebrenbzzz Ай бұрын

First time watching you. Girl, I want to be your friend. You are simply delightful. Love how you describe your process. love your "It will be hidden in the seam allowance" Will be digging through your past videos and watching while I log cabin my next sewing day away :)

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Oh my goodness, thank you! ❤️ I'm so glad you found my channel and have enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching and for your super sweet comment! 😘

@Thebrenbzzz Ай бұрын

@@TheCatBirdQuilts : ) I watched a slew of your shopping at the thrift stores... I had to fight the urge to go shopping haha Funny thnig is I just completed a quilt where the fabric was half from a friends mother in laws stash she had left after she passed away, prob from the 80's and some plaid shirts I got at the thrift store. I call it my little house on the prairie picnic quilt. its a hodgepodge for sure, I demolished the shirts but now I know how to break them down, Im going to try again :)

@Sylvie_M Ай бұрын

You've had an epiphany! 🤣And all your blocks are lovely.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thanks, Sylvie! ❤️ And yes, I have! 🤓🤩

@barbarachattin-mcnichols2370 Ай бұрын

I love a log cabin! It was my first big quilt, king size, made at work on my lunch times to surprise my husband for Christmas. That was more than 30 years ago and we still use it all the time. I think part of the attraction of the block is that you can just sit and sew, trim and press for long stretches of blissful fabric time. Then you get to playa with the layout, which is a blast.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Barbara, yes! "part of the attraction of the block is that you can just sit and sew, trim and press for long stretches of blissful fabric time." PREACH. IT.❤️

@leahtupts4629 Ай бұрын

Cathy, you are adorable! You have the best smile and I love how you laugh at yourself! ❤ I love your ideas on the log cabin variations. I have made one but as a relatively new quilter found it was kinda stressful…”is this a light, is this a dark?” 😩

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Leah! ❤️ What a sweet thing to say! I can totally see how choosing fabrics based on value (light vs dark) can be tricky---and of course I overthink all my color/fabric choices so I'll likely be in the same boat!🤦🏻‍♀️🤓🥴

@HRHDMKYT Ай бұрын

Sometimes to make it easier to decide if a fabric is light or dark, you could lay out all your fabrics, take a picture with your phone, and then edit the picture to grey scale.

@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669 Ай бұрын

My very first quilt was a king-size shades of greens, sewn in a Quarter Log Cabin block style quilt. That was in 1991. Not perfect, not many matched seams, but treasured all the same. The backing was a dark green and white striped king-size flat sheet. Oh my, what I didn't know & so grateful there were no quilt police anywhere about! Then, a sort of matching pillow case was sewn into a Bargello pattern... surely, I did better...nope didn't realize I was not consistently sewing with a (required) 1/4" seam allowance. After several washings of the pillow - didn't know about making pillow coverings envelope style, so just the covering could be washed...sad, I know; several of those seams came apart. Turned out not all cotton fabrics are woven very tightly; a few strips were more loosely woven fabrics...duh... I am critical, now, 31 years later...but I can be my own quilt police, don'tcha know! I am thoroughly enjoying your Quilting VLOGS! MANY THANKS!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Nancy, we can all be our own quilt police for sure! But you obviously loved quilting, and learned, and now you know better! And isn't THAT wonderful?! ❤️

@janemeyer794 Ай бұрын

I just found you and subscribed. You're like a best friend, chatting over coffee.

@aliampb6949 Ай бұрын

I have the joy to be at a Kaffe and Brandon workshop this weekend and their ethos is colour, colour, colour. Love your blocks

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

How exciting, Ali! Have fun! ❤️

@gailcolvin1640 Ай бұрын

First time viewer -- you are my new favorite yt person! Love your humor, your digressions, your adoration of fabric and color!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Gail! ❤️ I'm so glad you found me! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@dedrasmitherman7983 Ай бұрын

I think. I wonder. That’s what I do! Great discoveries come from that. ❤😊

@shannoneaster9311 Ай бұрын

Yay!!! Log cabin quilts are my absolute favorites and the potential for interesting layouts and beautiful results is why. 👏🏼 So glad you are enjoying them as well! ❤️

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Of course you do! Thanks (as always) for watching and commenting and being so supportive, Shannon! ❤️

@heidithatcher-miller9512 Ай бұрын

I started a log cabin quilt many, many years ago. This week I have been cleaning up the craft/storage room and came across the box it is in and thought, maybe now is the the time to get this finished! I have a lot more fabric to add to the blocks now also. I love the low volume look block, very inspirational. Thank you for sharing your journey.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thanks, Heidi! I can't wait to see your log cabin quilt once you start adding fabric to it!!🤩 Thank you for the kind words, and for being along with me! I'm grateful for you! ❤️

@connieprince9718 Ай бұрын

I have my cherished Gingher scissors in the original box with the understanding no one touches them but me.

@ladyjane3660 Ай бұрын

The Kaffe Fassett fabrics with the light pinks make for a stunning log cabin block. I, too, have a couple of pairs of Guggenheim shears/scissors. They are, indeed, wonderful to use. They have such a smooth cut, and I like the weight of them.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Jane! And glad to know I'm not the only one who loves those scissors!! ❤️

@Love-to-sew-so-much-56 Ай бұрын

Let me start with you had me at log cabin! But oh my goodness I love red and pink! Your block is beautiful, Yessss and yessss! Thank you for sharing!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Oh yay! Thank you, Deborah! ❤️

@lauriemarks6634 Ай бұрын

Ooooh, I have been collecting blue and yellow shirts from the thrift store as well. And you know, the random purple one, I am always on the lookout for. You are an inspiration!❤️

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Laurie! ❤️ I think a blue log cabin quilt with yellow center blocks would be so great! (but then again, so would purple! 😘)

@kittyswanson3611 Ай бұрын

I love log cabins, log cabin variations and really all strip quilts. I just made a LC variation quilt out of mens dress shirts and have a small amount of binding left to sew.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

That last step, the binding step, is close to my favorite part---you can see the finish line now! 🤩❤️

@gisellejones1139 Ай бұрын

I haven't done one yet but your enthusiasm is very appealing Cathy 😊😊😊

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

I am nothing if not enthusiastic! LOL! ❤️

@giselleyoung3248 Ай бұрын

Love, love love how you put your Kaffe quilt top together!!❤ I just did my first "traditional" Log Cabin block last year. I enjoy the contrasts and I can also see the possibilities in the variety of layouts that we can play with.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Giselle! ❤️ I bet your traditional log cabin was beautiful! I only planned to make that one Kaffe block, but now I'm finding myself thinking about making more!😂🤦🏻‍♀️ Like I need another WIP! LOL!

@sandrapeterson5983 9 күн бұрын

Log cabin to me means HOME,

@susanvansluyters4470 Ай бұрын

Great video! You’re so much fun.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Susan! ❤️

@freddiehansen7324 Ай бұрын

So cute!!!! There is something about a block that looks "hard" but you don't have to be super precise with the cutting and the seam allowance. Another fave of mine is the square in a square in a square. If you cut them right, and sew them at 1/4 inch they just fit, my brain kinda just switches off (which can be nice) and I just sew and sew. I have made 3 quilts with this pattern (free pattern from Donna Jordan - called Hip to be Square) in very different color combos and fabric types and they all came out so lovely. Perfect for beginners (though you do need to have a consistent 1/4 seam), I'm planning to make one for myself with this pattern too, as I just love the look. One had 30+ fabrics, one 20 ish and one were down to 9 different fabrics. Shirts would be easy to use and so would jelly rolls or yardage (fat quarters is a little harder but doable).

@maureenkaskela3232 Ай бұрын

Love your Kaffe block!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jennypare9564 Ай бұрын

Love your videos as always, it’s always so fun when you discover a new block to love in your (our) quilting journey. Google diamond log cabin blocks… those are pretty amazing too!! Have a blessed week!❤

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Jenny! ❤️ I will definitely Google diamond log cabin blocks! And you, too!

@lorriescott8775 Ай бұрын

Though thrift stores are expensive in the Seattle area, we still have bargains. Across the water from Seattle is a garage sale in July where last year they made more than $800,000 in 6 hours. My fave is the sewing area. For $7 I bought a large bag of jewel-tone fabrics. 15 completed log cabin squares/about 15 colors & strips to make about 40 more squares. They were not sewn light/dark. So I did not realize I should have. I’ll ponder this lesson over my Starbucks.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Lorrie, even though you may not have sewn them light/dark, I bet they are still beautiful! Hope your Starbucks was yummy!

@lorriescott8775 Ай бұрын

@@TheCatBirdQuilts not only yummy, but in these past 2 days there have been many cups. I just saw your message pop-up. I now know the men’s shirts I need. My dear little brother passed away last night. I want to carefully ask my sister-in-law for some of his shirts to make her a small quilt that she can snuggle. I’m not sure if I’d have thought of it if it were not for your videos. Thank you.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Lorrie, I'm so sorry for your loss. 😔 You must surely still be in shock. Please know that my thoughts are with you. And you will make a lovely quilt for your sister-in-law )and maybe one for yourself, too) and it will be a blessing to you both. ❤️

@kathosim501 Ай бұрын

Ooh this makes me want to go to the yard sale you’re talking about thus year. I bet the sewing area is great, I didn’t think about it. But my MiL lives there, I’ll have to go. I’m so sorry about your brother.

@lorriescott8775 Ай бұрын

@@kathosim501 I love the sewing area! One year I got a totally completed quilt top & binding. It was rose/pink and sage/moss colors. $7.

@juliewilson1867 Ай бұрын

There is a pattern with a twist on a log cabin, on Natasha Makes, Wednesday, March 6, 2024;called a corner log cabin. I am gathering my fabrics now. I like you, had fun making a a traditional log cabin.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion, Julie! ❤️ I'll have to check that out!

@valerievesper9216 Ай бұрын

I have seen log cabin quilt blocks that don’t divide into light and dark or two different colors. They can be lovely, I think especially with sashing. However remember that if you don’t have that diagonal divide in the block, you will not get the effect of the secondary pattern that usually comes with traditional log cabin block layouts. Either type of block can make a lovely quilt (I also love your blue and yellow) but know going in which one you’re shooting for!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Such a great reminder! Thank you! ❤️🤓 It is like so many other types of quilts---if you know where you're going when you start, the quilt is so lovely (and thoughtful) in the end! (and I love those secondary patterns!😍)

@jeanetterochnowskis142 Ай бұрын

Hi Cathy. This is the video I have been waiting for. The Kaffe block is stunning. I prefer the light/dark stairstep version. The contrast is so interesting. I have looked up how they place the blocks to get such unique versions. On another note...the middle square represents the fieplace of a log cabin which is the heart of the home. That's the story I heard that makes sense to me. Also so glad you have those " To Die For" scissors. Lol

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Hey Nettie! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! ❤️

@TherapyQuilter Ай бұрын

My Cousin and I meet you at QuiltCon this year and it was such a pleasure to meet you. This video has inspired me to break into that scrap cabinet and get to working!!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

I remember meeting you and your cousin! What a delight.❤️ Glad you found some inspiration with this video--I hope you have fun working through your scrap cabinet! 🤓👍🏻

@angieallen4884 Ай бұрын

Your enthusiasm is so infectious! Looking forward to more now that I am subscribed.

@angielovett4159 Ай бұрын

I have those scissors and I love- love them! Such a dream to use. It definitely feels like an indulgence using quality tools. 💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@kathleendepew1683 Ай бұрын

There is a logo on my Baby Rothko. I love it!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Oh I'm so glad you got it---and love it! ❤️

@rhondahallet8413 Ай бұрын

If you want to know about "log cabin" blocks you have to start with Eleanor Burns. She made a career from that block and virtually started the modern quilting interest beginning in the 70's. She is still teaching classes. If you aren't familiar with her story you might want to look her up. Her company is Quilt in a Day.

@diannenaworensky6698 Ай бұрын

Did not know that Eleanor Burns was still teaching. Saw her on the Carol Duvall program on HGTV

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

I will check her out! Thanks for the recommendation!

@user-cl9eg5my1h Ай бұрын

😊 I discovered your KZfaq channel 2 days ago…what a delight! You had me when you said ‘kaint ’…another southern girl here! After watching your Thrift Store video, I am so happy to see that you have discovered the amazing possibilities of Kaffe Fassett fabrics! Being a fan of KFC fabrics for 20 years, it was delightful to see your face when you presented your log cabin block! It is gorgeous…looking forward to more of your creations with Kaffe, Phillip, and Brandon fabrics (and thrift store shirts)!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you found me---you know we Southern girls have to stick together! As for Kaffe (and Phillip, and Brandon) fabrics, well you just never know what I'll get into and put shirts with!😂🤩🤓 I've definitly made those gifted Kaffe fabrics go a long way!❤️

@lornag.6699 Ай бұрын

I recently made an attempt to organize my scraps 😂, and was surprised by how many strips I have. I think there are some log cabin blocks in my future!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

You'll have to post photos in the chat on Patreon when you start making those blocks, Lorna! ❤️

@mareetorrumbarry5155 Ай бұрын

Your first log cabin reminds me of Duckworth quilts..

@Kimberlyle98 Ай бұрын

I made my first quilt Dec’22 and used the scraps to make a log cabin block. Now every time I make a new quilt I use the scraps to make a log cabin block. Then I write the year and who it was for on it. They all look different, some are square in square and others are corner to corner. They are different sizes depending on how many scraps are left over and how big they are. It’s so much fun to look at the collection every time I finish another quilt. Once I have enough I’m sewing them together for their own quilt.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

What a great idea! 🤓👍🏻 Imagine how cool (not to mention the awesome memories from previous quilts) that quilt will be when you sew all the log cabin blocks together!🤩

@rhondadownes207 26 күн бұрын

That Kaffe block is stunning! 🩷🩷🩷 I hope you do something with it because it will be even more gorgeous. I think I want to make several now!

@carolbell8825 Ай бұрын

I love the kaffe block I bet if you made more of the little white and grey block, they would look great joined with some grey sashing.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Carol! ❤️ I bet you are right!!

@renestovall9226 Ай бұрын

Beautiful blocks! As much as I love bright color, I love love love your low volume block😊

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Rene!❤️

@eshellebennett Ай бұрын

my first two attempts were not measured pieces. My first attempt was just grab a strip sew cut add next strip and my second attempt was two layer cakes that I cut strips turned the pile cut a strip turned until i got down to a 2 in square. both versions were cute then i got a jordan fabrics kit and learned that version then courtsteps. so much fun and then learned curvy log pattern from jordan fabrics. curvy is my fave because the shapes you can make with curvy

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Eshelle, you have had quite the journey, from not even measuring all the way to curvy log cabin pattern! So cool. I like curvy patterns too for that same exact reason---not a quick as squares and strips though!! 😘 Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤️

@TheRozylass Ай бұрын

All of those iterations were terrific in their own way. Thanks for sharing your obsession! I'd like to dip my toe in the log cabin water too. But like you said, another WIP? My life will end before I ever finish everything, but at least I'll die happy!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

I (too) definitely have more projects than I can do in a lifetime, but it will be a happy life sewing until that day comes! ❤️ Thanks for the kind words and for commenting, Rozylass!

@caw3258 Ай бұрын

Well, maybe I should reconsider. Maybe 30 years in between log cabin quilts might be okay. Also, I am so amused (and in such agreement) with your sense of awe at your little mouse gray block. It is made of such inconsequential fabrics, and yet the effect is arresting. Way to go, as usual.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️ "little mouse gray block" = perfect description. I think a 30 year break between quilt patterns is a perfect amount of time away! Maybe a new log cabin quilt is just what you need! 😘🤓😂

@cassieplayford634 Ай бұрын

Beautiful blocks as always! 💕 I love the contrast of the Kaffe fabrics with the lighter pink fabrics….so gorgeous together! but….. I LOVE the calming of the low volume blocks. Soooooo pretty. I want to dive into my scraps and do a few of the low volume blocks and maybe even make a quilt with them. Thanks the inspiration! Love your videos. 💕

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thanks, Cassie! ❤️ I think the Kaffe block could not be more different than the low volume block, but I, too, love them both!

@toloveandrestore2472 Ай бұрын

I just finished my second quilt using your directions! Thank you 😍

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Oh yay! Congrats---and you're welcome!

@sandymajors6015 Ай бұрын

Love Log Cabin and your blocks are really beautiful.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Sandy! ❤️

@juliasander1680 Ай бұрын

I love the Kaffe red & pink block!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thanks, Julia! ❤️

@teresajasmer1358 Ай бұрын

❤ the pink/ red & contrast lighter colors! I WILL try log cabin blocks.😂

@debbiegallett1125 Ай бұрын

I love all the blocks but the Kaffe is wonderful. I have a bunch of Kaffe and I am going to do this.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much, Debbie! ❤️ I'm sure it will turn out beautifully! 🤩

@silver_csmith Ай бұрын

So lovely Cathy!!! 😍👏🏻👌🏻

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Charity! ❤️

@SewGurl58 Ай бұрын

So, if you look at a traditional log cabin quilt, the center square is not the same size as the first round. I think the invent of the jelly roll spurned this look. I know the math would be much more involved if you want to precut all your strips, but try this. Cut a center square 3.5", and your first round strip, 2" x 3.5", then your next round will be 2" x 5", and so on. I think you'll find it much more visually pleasing.

@marleneclausen30 Ай бұрын

If you want an “you won’t believe it ‘s a log cabin” pattern look at Newport Fantasy by Pleasant Valley Creations. It is one on my all time fav quilt pattern.

@bonnieh2123 Ай бұрын

When I first saw Kaffe, I thought pretty but whyyyyyyyy? But I challenged myself to use in a simple quilt with one Kaffe fabric surrounded by a solid, like the one behind you but more rectangular shape. Then I went that is really pretty. Next I bought more Kaffe fabric, loved the colors, loved the design and just enjoyed the heck out of looking and touching the fabric. Then I really searched out quilts using Kaffe fabric. I was obsessed with how they used one design and played with different color ways. My taste evolved and I am now a devotee. This is how it starts!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

I definitely had similar thought when I first saw Kaffe fabric as well! And I think your path to Kaffe "devotee" is how it happens for so many quilters! I will say that the vibrance and wild patterns have definitely grown on me!🤓👍🏻

@lindastrous5243 Ай бұрын

Good morning from, Montoursville Pennsylvania.

@Cassandra-..- Ай бұрын

Low volume squares - maybe with bright or dark sashing with light gray cornerstones?? Love everything you showed.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Oooh. That would be SUPER cool! 🤩

@coreygilles847 Ай бұрын

I love the look of a log cabin quilt…but I have only made one quilt with it…because I found that I dislike putting the block together. I will happily make 10 billion HST’s and thousands of flying geese…but I have made 50 log cabin blocks and that was my lifetime limit ❤ however, your examples are gorgeous

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Corey, I laughed at this comment! I'l do your log cabin quilts and you can do my HST's!! 😂 Or maybe 50 log cabin blocks gives you permission to never do them again!! 😘

@teresamcfadden2414 Ай бұрын

I seriously think the log cabin block is a tried and true block because it has so very many ways to lay it out. You can get so many different looking quilts from the layout to the fabric choices. I love a good quilt block. On a different note have you ever watched “Pola quilts” on you tube. She loves loves loves. Scrap quilting.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Teresa, I think you are so right. And to your question, no I haven't watched Pola quilts but I will check her out! Thanks for the suggestion! 🤓👍🏻

@stefflcus Ай бұрын

You... okay, first of all, let's get this out of the way: I adore that you understand and are spreading kaint. I have a fairly non-accent accent despite being Southern, and I use this all the time, and people dont... really... get it. I'm sad for them. I KAIN'T WITH THESE PEEPL! *ahem* As I was saying, you have opened my design eyes! I has ze ideas now. (Will I do them? Who knows? But ze ideas are fun!) The Kaffe block is so striking, and the grey one is just SO sweet. A nice throw with those (or curtains?) would be the peak of gently comforting. Keep 'em coming!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

I KAINT WITH THESE PEEPL! 😂 Yasss girl! I'm so glad you now have open design eyes and YES, for Heaven's sake ze ideas are fun to consider and awesome if they ever come together! ❤️

@teresabradberry4219 Ай бұрын

Love this video...😂😂

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Teresa! ❤️

@barbarasinopoli7690 Ай бұрын

Concentric squares are totally a thing! We know exactly what you mean!!

@saraborisch5343 Ай бұрын

Kathy I have so many broken down shirts but not a definite plan in mind. I will give this a try! I love the low volume block...so restful!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thanks, Sara!❤️ I hope you have fun with it like I did!

@KMBblessings Ай бұрын

I always use a red center square

@eleanorb1400 Ай бұрын

Like many I like the log cabin block. However, I am quite lazy and time short so I made wonky log cabin so I did not have to trim up my scraps. So far only have the blocks but did use up a lot of my strips. Hopefully will finish it some day.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

It will eventually get finished, I'm sure! But until then, at least it used up a bunch of your strips! 🤩

@donnawilson7091 Ай бұрын

You’re very entertaining I enjoy your video.

@karonwostenholme6533 Ай бұрын

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@zogzorg6126 Ай бұрын

Great ideas especially the greys -Mihi aroha Karen

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Thank you, Karen! ❤️

@usairdoll Ай бұрын

Your video popped up on my Google today. Loved your video and your blocks are gorgeous. Will start looking for shirts to sew with. Great suggestion, not that I need more fabric but why not? 🤣 Have a great weekend 💕

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Hooray! So glad you found me and watched...and commented! ❤️ Good luck finding shirts and I hope you have a great weekend, too!

@nancymathisen9707 Ай бұрын

❤. Have you looked at the court house steps pattern? Equally versatile. I think the Nora quilt might be a hybrid log cabin, court house steps. It’s hard to see on an iPad. You can make spirals with a modified court house steps. My log cabin and spirals are wonky. I find combining uniformity with wonkiness to be delightful.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Nancy, I have! And yes, I believe you're right: the Norah quilt does appear to be courthouse steps version of log cabin! 🤓👍🏻 I think introducing the unexpected (wonky plus uniformity) is almost always delightful! ❤️

@diannenaworensky6698 Ай бұрын

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@pennyskelton1851 Ай бұрын

If i could only sew one block it would be the log cabin.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Love that, Penny! ❤️

@christinahall3318 Ай бұрын

I love, who is surprised, the pink Log Cabin block. BUT I also LOVE LOVE LOVE the neutral block! What a wonderful block that will be! So, you were sort of “flying by the seat of your pants” when you did that neutral. Cathy, you continue to surprise and amaze. Thank you for showing me how to get out of my comfort zone. BTW you should check out “Quilt In a Day” Log Cabin by Eleanor Burns. She just throws out all the rules. Love ya sis! Sew On!

@heavensmountains323 Ай бұрын

It is my favourite quilt pattern! My mother was an avid quilter and I remember her stitching this pattern together. Thanks you for renewing the inspiration of the heartwarming log cabin quilt!

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

So I'm not surprised you love the pink log cabin, but I AM surprised that you love the neutral one! I will check out Eleanor Burns "Quilt in a Day" log cabin--thanks for the suggestion! Love you girl! ❤️

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

@heavensmountains323 you're welcome!

@christinahall3318 Ай бұрын

@@TheCatBirdQuilts and I am making a neutral (tan & white) disappearing 4 patch. I will send pics when I am done.

@gwynwellliver4489 Ай бұрын

You made me laugh today. Thanks.❤

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! ❤️

@TheQuiltingLunchLady Ай бұрын

Between your giddiness over your using up part of your scrap stash and then the Guggenhein scissor comment, I was snorting, snorrrrting with strong giggles and gaffaws. My children have been threatened with death if they use my fabric scissors. So I get your possessiveness over those scissors!!!!😂

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Oh Christine, you know it gives me joy when I make people laugh! As for this video: mission accomplished! ❤️

@jeanmanz2234 Ай бұрын

They have found Egyptian mummified cats wrapped in log cabin style fabrics. I just watched a video with that info and pictures.

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Whoa! That's so crazy! 😳

@imogenethomas1138 Ай бұрын

I Kant! I Kant! I love it when you speak Appalachian! We are on the same wave length right now. (#logcabinobsessed). I’ve been reading everything I see about log cabin blocks. I want to make a Courthouse Steps, and also, something similar to the Quilt Con log cabin that starts with one BIG square in the center. In all my studying, I ran across an interesting side note. It has been said that during the time of the Underground Railroad, if fleeing slaves saw a quilt with black squares in the center block, they knew this was a safe place to stop for help. Isn’t that fascinating?

@TheCatBirdQuilts Ай бұрын

Imogene, we are! ❤️ I also want to make a Courthouse steps (well and just a traditional log cabin quilt) but I'd better wrap up some of my other projects FIRST! 🤦🏻‍♀️😱 As for the black square being a tip-off for safe houses for the Underground Railroad---that IS fascinating! And wonderful! 😊