Welcome back to Melva Loves Scraps and the final instructions for the Little House Sampler Quilt Sew Along.
Layout your blocks in an arrangement, as you desire. I chose to keep the blocks in the order of the books... 1 through 9, in a way that the log cabins formed furrow rows diagonally. If you want to choose to change the order (or layout) for any reason that's up to you.
Cut five 2-1/2" wide strips of a background fabric. Join strips together to be able to cut 2 strips 48-1/2" long and 2 strips 52-1/2" long.
I used remaining fat-quarter pieces to create the final border that is made up of 4-1/2" x 5-1/2" rectangles. In the "Laura" quilt (below) I used 24... In "Caroline" (shown above) I used 28. I chose the juxtaposition of the rectangles reflecting the log cabin blocks on purpose. :)
Cut two 4-1/2" wide strips to make the border long enough to be added to the top and bottom of the quilt.
Cut two more 4-1/2" wide strips to make the remaining border long enough for the side borders.
My quilts both finished at approximately 60+ inches square. Using more fabric from the FQ bundle that I used, I cut 2-1/2" wide strips to make a scrappy binding.
Sandwich and quilt as desired. :) You can see that I quilted "Laura" with FMQ feathers diagonally with the furrow rows formed by the log cabins. "Caroline" was quilted with large Baptist fans.
If you are interested in using leftover jelly roll strips you can make a border similar to the border on the Sticks & Stones quilt.
Allison at New Every Morning Patchwork & Quilting recently shared her choice of a simplified Delectable Mountain border here.
I have the final prize in hand and ready to ship. I selected a Stash Builder Mystery Box from Connecting Threads. It contains two fat quarters, two spools of coordinating threads and two notions.
Everyone who links up a completed top (quilting not required) is entered for the random drawing. I've been slow in getting the winners selected for blocks 7, 8 & 9... I'll do that at the same time. 🙈 Winners will be selected June 30th.
It's been so fun seeing all the blocks from everyone! I love the variety of colors and fabrics... I love the creativity of those that modified the blocks for their personal reasons! I know that some of you may have even needed to do some personal quilting math to make those work. ;) Way to go! 🎊
Thank you so much to all that have participated. I hope that you've enjoyed the stories, the blocks and the math lessons. I hope that you found the lessons helpful but more than that...
I hope that you enjoyed the whole process of making your quilt!
I've offered this sew along as a free event. I've poured more hours than I care to calculate into it. The very small amount I earn through the sharing of blog links on social media and visits to Melva Loves Scraps is nominal. Honestly... I'm not in it for the money. LOL! I love sharing with everyone! However, if you feel so inclined, any tips through my Buy me a Ko-fi button are greatly appreciated! The blocks will remain free for a short time longer.
Anybody else need a support group? ;)
I've kept you here long enough... go gather your fabric and get the borders on! But before you go, tell me...
which block was your favorite?
Leave a comment... I'd love to hear from you!
Keep Piecing,
Melva
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Thank you for these options! I was hoping to be able to make mine bigger, and you've given me some great ideas for that. Thanks for the extra time to make the flimsy. I want to get to mine immediately, but I have to complete some family sewing obligations first!
ReplyDeleteI liked the all equally. . .whether I was drawn to the piecing or the story behind the block or the math to get it to smaller size! Well done to have completed you Sew A Long!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the good instructions, Melva! All the time and effort you put into these quilt-alongs is very appreciated. I think my favorite block was the basket block - it's definitely one I want to make again - maybe in a rainbow of colors! I'm off to think about my finishing decisions!
ReplyDeleteMelva, this has been such a wonderful and enjoyable SAL. The blocks are beautiful; the instructions were easy to follow and the Little House stories and inspiration you wove into the making of this quilt were delightful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this with us. You are a treasure!
ReplyDeleteThose are all really beautiful and quite impressive too! Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteHi Melva, your two finished quilts are so lovely. I like how you added squares of fabric to the borders. The participant's blocks are really lovely. Congrats on holding a successful QAL and thanks for linking up to I Quilted This!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! Both quilts are so pretty. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Thank you for the inspiring sew along…. I have been reading the books as I did not read them as a child. My favorite block was the basket . I really like my finished top. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see your quilt top. Can you email me a picture? MelvaLovesScraps(at)NolanQualityCustoms(dot)com
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