Lone Cabin

I got my Lone Cabin quilt back but have not had a chance to make or put a binding on it. I was excited to share it with you.

I used a new quilter on this one.

I'll have the binding ready for this winter!

2 girlfriends and I made it out to Central Washington for a big backpack trip.

BOOM! 25ish miles in rugged and beautiful country! We were in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. 

 

Homestead 2024 Quiltalong! Let's Get Started!

Here's my 25" square Homestead quiltalong for 2024. I hope you'll sew along!!

Here is a closeup of a few of my blocks. 

Here are a few from the antique quilt. 

You can refer to this link for color option and ideas.

https://humblequilts.blogspot.com/2024/09/homestead-2024-sewalong.html

So we will start making 9 patches for Homestead. 

We will need light/dark/ and red. (You can choose to use a medium for a light or dark) 

I'll be using the words light and dark,

We will make two 9 patches that are the same.

Cut 2 dark 1 1/2"x6 1/2" strips

Cut 1 light 1 1/2" x 6 1/2" strip. 

Cut 2 of the same light 1 1/2"x 3 1/2"

Cut one red 1 1/2" x3 1/2"

Sew these strips as shown. Press carefully toward the dark/red. 

Subcut these into 1 1/2" pieces. You will have 4 dark-light-dark and 2 light-red-light

Sew them into 9 patches with the red in the center. 

Perfect! Press carefully.

Now make 8 more sets. I opted to use the same red center and change up the light and dark.

If you are new to Humble Quilt sewalongs- it is random. I don't "release" on any specific days. Easy steps have less time between. 

On another note:

My daughter says please tell the Humble Quilt ladies they really brightened my day.

Thank you to all who took the time to send her a birthday greeting. It means so much to me and her!

Have a great weekend. Please feel free to share your 9 patches on the Facebook group- find it HERE.

 

Homestead- 2024 Sewalong

This was an antique quilt I saw at Homestead Hearth this year! The larger version is more effective than the little one we will be doing, but both are still so charming!

Humble Quilts Homestead will measure 25" square so it will make a cute table topper. 

Such a simple quilt but visually so pleasing. 

Every nine patch has a red center. 

The other parts of the nine patch will be up to you.

 

You can see the original tan binding in the nine patch photos above. This is what I used for the main fabric. I wish my pink would have been a bit brighter like the original 

You don't need much fabric. If you are on the Facebook group (HERE) I'd love to see your choices!

We will start cutting later this week. 

When we decided to sell out Wyoming property we had no idea what the future had in store. At this time I am so grateful I am close enough to drive to Portland and help my daughter. It would have been impossible living so far away. 

Homestead- Home is where your heart is.

Fun on A Friday

I put the final stitches in  this years Humble Quilts sewalong last night! I plan on posting fabric choices and the antique inspiration next week. I hope you'll be joining in! It's called Homestead.

I'm trying to take advantage of summer before it is gone!

Did a nice 7 mile hike near my home in Central Oregon. 

Scruffy little bunny is always fun to see!

Next, since I've been in Portland I try to find some kind of urban hike. 

This tree was massive. 

I ended up going through the Portland rose garden. So beautiful!

Have a lovely weekend!