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Queen Sized Log Cabin Block Quilt - size, amount of material, etc?
I am not very good at figuring out the sizes and amounts of material I will need for a quilt, so I'm hoping someone can help me. I want to make a queen sized quilt out of 16 log cabin blocks that will be arranged in the not-frequently seen star layout. How much material will I need of each of the pieces: centers, 2 or 4 lights and 2 or 4 darks? How big of a border should I use/how much material does that need? How big does each block need to be when finished, and how wide do my strips need to be. I'm working this out on paper myself too but I would be grateful if someone else could offer some ideas too. Website links are also appreciated!!!
Thank you so much for your time!
I love this site. Lots of different blocks and some really good instructions. This part should help you figure out your size and fabric yardage. http://www.quilterscache.com/StartQuiltingPages/startquiltingtwo.html
Are you planing on laying the blocks out into a friendship star? I have to warn you that 16 blocks for a queen size quilt means very large blocks. The quilt should be about 88x96. 16 blocks would have be be laid 4 wide and 4 high. You're talking 20+" log cabin blocks.
My first quilt on my own was a full sized friendship star log cabin quilt. My blocks were 14". I would never use such large blocks again. It just doesn't show off the pattern as well as smaller blocks. I'd use 6" blocks if I did another one -- 8" max.
1930 Newspaper Quilt Patterns Filled a Need and Entertained
Americans relied on their local newspapers for more than information during the United States' Great Depression.
Newspapers during that time also provided a service to quilters. Many newspapers published quilt patterns for their readers during the Great Depression.
1930 newspaper quilt patterns were very common in rural U.S. states. The Kansas City Star actually began printing patterns for quilters in 1926. The newspaper carried on the tradition until 1961. The quilt patterns were published weekly at first, then as interest seemed to dwindle, the patterns were printed monthly before being pulled from the publication all together. In all, just over 1000 quilt patterns were published by the Kansas City newspaper. Collectors have found copies of all of them and now offer a compilation for sale.
The Kansas City newspaper was not the only one to publish newspaper quilt patterns. Many other rural papers did the same.
The 1930 newspaper quilt patterns helped preserve part of the country's heritage. Even though times were tougher than ever economically, the 1930 newspaper quilt patterns focused on the things that were truly important to quilters of that day and served as an emotional boost as well.
One popular 1930 newspaper quilt pattern was "The Magic Vine." The design was presented as a series in a newspaper column written by Florence LaGanke Harris. In addition to the weekly quilt pattern, Harris wrote a fictional story about a quilting group. Readers followed the antics of the group and its fictional leader, Nancy Page. As readers followed the goings-on of the imaginary quilting group, they also stitched along with each week's pattern. Readers were so engaged by the weekly column and quilting that they submitted their own quilt designs for consideration. The end result from Harris' column was a quilt of beautifully appliqu?flowers with vines that entwined. Another of the popular 1930 newspaper quilt patterns included in Harris' weekly column was the "Memory Bouquet." The quilt featured 9x12 inch blocks appliqu?with various flowers. Imagine the cheery look of the finished product with its hollyhock, tulips, violets, carnations, zinnias, jonquils and more!
The weekly 1930 newspaper quilt patterns gave quilters some much needed enjoyment and thrifty entertainment. In addition to providing reasonably priced quilt patterns during The Great Depression era in the United States, the quilts also focused on an important part of life in the 1930's: the children. Many patterns for children featured nursery rhymes. Some quilts featured one single nursery rhyme while others compiled several children's favorites onto one Quilt Top. The patterns were designed so that they could be appliqu?or embroidered. Redwork was popular on quilts at the time!
The 1930 newspaper quilt patterns were a direct reflection of life during the Great Depression. Quilters saved money by using the patterns. They continued providing necessary warmth for their families and offered the quilts they made from the 1930 newspaper patterns as gifts for many occasions.
If you would like to create your own quilt from 1930 newspaper quilt patterns, they are available -- usually as copied images or in books. There are several collections available that could be appliqu? embroidered or hand painted. To find your own collection of 1930 newspaper quilt patterns, check your favorite hobby or book store for a book or dvd of all the available patterns. The Internet is another great source of finding 1930 newspaper quilt patterns.
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Penny Halgren is a quilter of 27 years who enjoys sharing her knowledge of quilting with those who would like to learn how to quilt. Sign up for a free newsletter, quilting tips and quilt block patterns at http://www.How-to-Quilt.com