It's been cold, windy, and so extremely unpleasant outside for the last couple of days, that the only reasonable thing to do was to stay indoors. No complaints here, though, since I had this stack of lovelies to keep me from getting a cabin fever.
This cheater print was in my stash for quite some time. I adore all these fun little cooks, but I was totally stuck on how to use it. I thought of turning it into a tote bag, or a pillow, or even an apron, yet every time it ended up just being put back into the stash.
So, I finally decided to cut it up, and use individual pictures as centers for my log cabin blocks. Aren't they the sweetest?
This one is my absolute favorite :)
I then used white and gray polka dotty fabric for the sashing, and some more Pearl bracelets for the border. I also decided to add a yellow strip of fabric to both the top and the bottom of the quilt - somehow I felt that this particular quilt needed to be rectangular, not square.
Now I just need to think about how to quilt it. Any ideas? I'm thinking some overall quilting is the way to go.
Hope you all stay safe and warm. Svetlana

I then used white and gray polka dotty fabric for the sashing, and some more Pearl bracelets for the border. I also decided to add a yellow strip of fabric to both the top and the bottom of the quilt - somehow I felt that this particular quilt needed to be rectangular, not square.
Now I just need to think about how to quilt it. Any ideas? I'm thinking some overall quilting is the way to go.
Hope you all stay safe and warm. Svetlana
So colorful and cute! I really love the bright colors. I agree allover quilting would be best, probably just fmq squiggles is what I'd like to see best. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Love the colors! I'm seeing quilted circles. Perhaps the same size as the bracelets or a radiating circle from the center.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheery quilt!! Love the fresh colours.
ReplyDeleteLovely bright quilt Svetlana - great idea of how to use this print!
ReplyDeleteVery vibrant and pretty! I made a wonky log cabin once and quilted it in a "wonky" style roughly following each cabin. I also used different coloured threads on the front?
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the 'cheater' fabric! The colours are so fresh and vibrant!
ReplyDeleteI love it. It's bright and cheery. Quilt all over would look good
ReplyDeleteThis is fab S! A large stipple or rings over the quilt would mirror the rings in the border! But whatever you decide it will be lovely. Jxo
ReplyDeleteHow cute! Love all the bright colors.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love that cheater print, and the bright colours are fab!
ReplyDeleteAdorable quilt. I love those colors you are using. It really caught my eye and I had to stop by and take a closer look!
ReplyDeleteSo colorful and cheery! I'd probably do some sort of all over FMQ for quilting, but I don't think you can go wrong!!
ReplyDeletei just had to click over from google reader to tell you how beautiful this is - i love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, it looks great.
ReplyDeleteThat is so so cute! Never trust a skinny cook - hahahaha!
ReplyDeleteThis is too cute! Love the color mix.
ReplyDeleteOhh, your quilt top is so cute and happy! I wish it were mine! :D
ReplyDeleteIt is such a bright fresh gorgeous quilt. I think it would look great with circular quilting.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt makes me smile. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteI love this perfect quilt.
ReplyDeleteAdorable!! I agree with you -- overall quilting is a great way to go!
ReplyDeleteLove your fabric choices and colors!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! I love bright, colorful, scrappy log cabin blocks and your centers are to die for!
ReplyDeleteYou have the best fabric stash! I must know what this cooks print is! Hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLove it. Fabric so cute.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely quilt ! I love the bright colours!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I love those little cooks, and your log cabins are a great way to show them off.
ReplyDeleteI would love to get my hands on that cheater fabric. Do you have any left to see who made it and what line it is? Love the quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt! I love the colors!!
ReplyDelete