Cross Bookmarks
#1
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Cross Bookmarks
Hi. I am a little late requesting this for me to make. I wanted to make 6-8 cross bookmarks, log cabin pattern.
I am new to log cabins, however, I have seen the larger Cross wall hangings that are so beautiful. I would love a pattern on how to make the log cabin cross for a bookmark. Unless I should use a different pattern, maybe I am over thinking on how to make it----nooooo, not me!
Will welcome any thoughts, patterns or links.
I am new to log cabins, however, I have seen the larger Cross wall hangings that are so beautiful. I would love a pattern on how to make the log cabin cross for a bookmark. Unless I should use a different pattern, maybe I am over thinking on how to make it----nooooo, not me!
Will welcome any thoughts, patterns or links.
#4
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
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I think you could get graph paper and draw out your own design (as the other members have said). This is what I do when I want to down size or increase a quilt block. I am sure you can do it easily and good luck. Please share your finished project with us-we all love to see how creative people do on this QB.
#5
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I don't think the cross Log Cabin would work for a book mark. Even one row around a 1/2 center block is going to make for a giant book mark. You need two log cabin blocks for the top and 2 log cabin rectangles for the bottom. Going any smaller then 1/2 inch and the seam allowances are going to start over lapping.
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I don't think the cross Log Cabin would work for a book mark. Even one row around a 1/2 center block is going to make for a giant book mark. You need two log cabin blocks for the top and 2 log cabin rectangles for the bottom. Going any smaller then 1/2 inch and the seam allowances are going to start over lapping.
#7
I purchased "The Radiant Cross" pattern while in Houston from www.quiltingaround.com. They are in Weatherford, TX, phone 817-599-7810. The pattern was $9.00 & measures 24.5" x 32". If they have on line ordering, you can get it that way or perhaps a phone call & they will mail you a copy. I plan on doing one for my pastor in wall hanging size. Good luck.
#8
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Location: NY
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Maybe instead of a bookmark you could make Bible covers?? Here is a link to one a member made
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...r-t267431.html
Perhaps the member who made it could help you with the dimensions.
Here is a link to another very pretty bible cover another member made:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...r-t274847.html
If you have several gifts in mind and wanted to stick with bookmarks I would suggest making your cross more simply than a LC. Another option is fusible applique.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...r-t267431.html
Perhaps the member who made it could help you with the dimensions.
Here is a link to another very pretty bible cover another member made:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...r-t274847.html
If you have several gifts in mind and wanted to stick with bookmarks I would suggest making your cross more simply than a LC. Another option is fusible applique.
#9
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 495
I made this pillow for my niece. [ATTACH=CONFIG]562692[/ATTACH]The finished size was a 20" pillow form and I think the cross was 14". I started with the center square at 1.75" and used 1.25" logs. I just cut to length as I went. I should have written them down but of course I did not. Just keep your proportions right when scaling down and you should be ok. A cross is normally a 1:3 ratio on widths and length. Hope this helps and please let us see finished project
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