I just finished my first log cabin quilt. I made it for my DH. His favorite color is black. I put a lot of thought of how to make a black quilt and finally settled on log cabin. I wanted something for the center square other than black, but yet wouldn't stick out. I asked him if he had a 2nd favorite color. It was blue. So I found a dark blue batik and used it for the center square and for the backing.

Last night DH was joking about his black and blue quilt and said it sounded like a black eye. So I named the quilt Mouse.

In police shows and detective stories, they call a black eye a "mouse." e.g. "Where'd you get the mouse?"

I did the mq myself. I looked at my aunt's handmade log cabin and copied her quilting pattern, which was very easy to do with a walking foot.

That is such a fabulous quilt. And to think I thought black/white was boring

It's absolutely beautiful! I love the log cabin in black and white!! You did a great job and I'm sure your husband loves it!

I like your quilt & the colors you used. The name is great.

Beautiful quilt! I bet your DH loves it!

WOW! That looks fabulous

I never thought that black and white quilt would look so great. Great job also.

Great Job and love the name :thumbup:

beautiful! I kinda wondered how to do one in black and white. well done!

Very nice!

"Really Nice"!

Wow! Love the black & white! Great job!

Beautiful - great job!

I love all log cabins, but this is the first one I've seen in black and white. Beautiful! You have set a new standard -- and to think you designed the colors yourself. This is a beautiful quilt. Your husband must be thrilled with this gift.

The Log Cabin is my favorite block and I think your hubby's quilt is beautiful. I would love to see a close up of a block if you happen to get time.

Thanks! Pat

It is a beautiful quilt, thanks for sharing.

Very pretty!

Nice. I like the colors. I lover black and white with any.

I love this-I am bookmarking it so I can make one like it in the future :)

Wow...that is gorgeous.

very nice-striking -awesome

I love that quilt - and a cat to match too!

Very striking quilt!! Great job! :D :thumbup:

really good, have got a q/top similar and thought a coloured backing but do like yours------when you quilted the white what colour cotton did you use plse?

I quilted the entire top with a charcoal gray thread.

Nice. And to think, it matches the cat! Or did you plan it that way?

Actually I was up at my friends and we picked the lint and cut the thread at her house. That is her new kitty, Willie. Our cat is a tabby and more grey/black/brown.

Your black and white log cabin is stunning. Probably shouldn't say that for a man' quilt, but it is.

Very pretty quilt.

Beautiful!

very nice quilt

Very sharp looking. Love the model, it matches well.