Folded Log Cabin Class Today. . .

Today was the inaugural Bigfork Quilts, Etc. class:  Folded Log Cabin.  This is the second time I've taught this class and it's fun to do and to see the results.  The fabrics used and patterns created vary greatly from student to student.

This is the most colorful of the group.

And this block is going to be a part of an African theme.

Look at how the strip print pulls these blocks together.

These blocks are created from batik jelly roll strips cut down to 2 1/4".  Lots of texture and color variety!


If you decide to try this technique, I highly recommend "Folded Log Cabin Quilts" by Sarah Kaufman.  The gallery of quilts makes it worth the price of the book for inspiration alone.  I will pass along that trying the technique does take a little unconditioning of the quilter's way of piecing.  As one student put it, it's an upside down and inside out way of quilting (that's about what she said LOL).  Try something new and give yourself the opportunity to play with color to see what results you come up with.


Blessings,
Karri