I have decided that my next quilt will be a log cabin quilt. I love these bright, funky, and crazy style ones that I found on Flickr but I think that I am going to make a very traditional one!
Here are some facts that I have learned about the traditional log cabin quilt :)
1. The yellow or red center would represent a hearth in a home (red) or a candle left burning to guide a family member home at night (yellow).
* I am going to do a red center!
2. In sewing the log cabin block, it is sewn from the center out representing the building of a home, one log at a time surrounding the hearth/heart in the middle.
3. Traditionally the block had a light side (happiness) and dark side
(sorrow) to represent life in a home.
4. The Log Cabin quilt became popular in the United States by the mid-nineteenth century.
5. The Log Cabin style of stacked strips dates back thousands of years to ancient Egyptian tombs, where mummies have been found wrapped in burial cloths with a recognizable Log Cabin motif. The block became popular in the United States during the Civil War, when Log Cabin quilts were raffled to raise money for the Union Army.
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So yeah, this is what I am planning for my next quilt :) I got some fabrics that were actually from the mid-ninteenth century too so it's really going to look very traditional!!
Also, I am thinking about making quilts to sell in the Etsy shop. I am not going to do it if there isn't a big interest for it. Is this something that you all would be interested in. I am thinking baby quilts, lap quilts, custom quilts, etc. Lots of bright and funky ones mostly (like my last few). I love making quilts, especially for others. I think that this would be a great way to make some extra money and do something that I love!! What do you think??? Please leave me some feedback on this!!
Thanks friends!
xoxo
I think quilts on etsy is a really good idea.
ReplyDeleteAs long as you're having fun and enjoying the process, go for it babe! I know there has to be at least 100,000 people out there that would LOVE one of your hand made quilts :)
ReplyDeleteI think it is a fantastic idea J.
ReplyDeleteYou have a gift and you taught me all about log cabin quilts which are so beautiful. I love the red middle. Such lovely meaning.
I would love to see quilts in your store.
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Great idea!! Quilts are also a good raffle item when you are raising money for charity. Thanks for your research on the log cabin, I had forgotten about the light/dark meaning. So true to life. I can't wait to see your progress!
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Quilts are a great idea sis... especially your fun crazy ones those are my fav!! And they have so much love in them, people will love them for sure!!
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