I am making 3 Log Cabin quilts for my boys using only antique cotton fabrics. This is my first block and I'm psyched!!! :D
I'm going to make them different patterns by the placement of the blocks, one of the many things I like about Log Cabin. Chain piecing can be a problem b/c of the sizes and shapes of the fabrics I'm working with. I'm also concerned I won't have enough for all 192 blocks.. If anyone has any cottons ca.1860-1920 or so and would like to sell them pleeeeeze pm me! They need to be strong enough, as you can imagine- this is not an easy find! But it's fun finding them!
Thanks!!!

Good luck with the vintage fabrics.

What a great idea :D:D:D

What a beautiful block. I love the vintage fabrics. I can't wait to see them all done.

What a cool idea! Keep showing pics of the progress.

Wow your going to be busy. Love the fabric choices.
Can't wait to see them as you progress. :thumbup:

Good looking start, can tell they're antique from the pattern style. Keep showing your progress please.

Keep posting pictures, that is really nice.

Aw, nice block! Cant wait to see more!

I love the Log Cabin block. Have fun and we look forward to seeing your progression.

Absolutely LOVE log cabin quilts. They're going to be treasured! (Your block looks nice and square. Good job!)

Check out Judy Martin's Log Cabin book, she show a gazillion ways of setting them together. Very informative. I was lucky enough to get to go to one of her trunk shows last weekend at Threads of Time fabric store in Danville Il. She was hilarious.

Good luck on finding all the fabric you need :lol: Love the block you have done :mrgreen:

What a great start....look forward to seeing more of them.

I love log cabins blocks and love your fabrics!

I love it.

I love it! I want to make a log cabin quilt for my bed....soon as I'm done with the kiddos quilts!

Gorgeous block! Good luck in finding enough "old" fabric to be able to make all your blocks! You may have to change to reproductions. It'll be very nice when completed and I can't wait to see more pics.

Very Nice! Can't wait to see more pics.

Sorry I don't have any, but am sure there out there, what a great way to use something you already have

Can't help with your fabric find, but good luck. They will be beautiful!

What a great idea! I love it, and your block looks superb.

If those fabrics could tell stories....oh, the things that they have seen.

Beautiful work!

Hey everybody! Thanks for the nice comments. No pms yet but I'm not surprised. These fabrics are hard to come by. Last night while I watched the game I sorted and realized I have more than I thought. I have to play with each fabric to make sure it will be strong enough. I thought about what one of you wrote about repros- if I have to go that route I may put all the antique blocks in the center and then do something, rather than mix them up. I really don't want to mix the fabrics in the blocks. I'm trying to be a purist with these 3 quilts :D
Thanks a lot for looking and commenting!!

awesome, have fun!

I love Judy Martin!! I bet I have almost all her books! Thanks for the reminder :D

Awesome idea

good luck finding the fabric

Just got a copy of Judy Martin's book and as always it's a good one!! I didn't know it was available so thanks a lot for the info :D

You did a great job selecting the light and dark fabrics. I can practically see the quilt finished. It will be sooooo pretty.

Love your fabric choices and it will do up into 3 fantastic quilts.

wow, I love your block

Wow, I fell in love with the fabrics as soon as I saw them! Your block is beautiful!

Gal

Love it!