Shake Up Log Cabin Quilts

Log Cabin Quilts–20 Modern Log Cabin Quilts by Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting as seen on Sewing With Nancy

Shake Up Log Cabin Quilts

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Log Cabin Quilts–20 Modern Log Cabin Quilts by Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting as seen on Sewing With NancyTraditional Log Cabin quilt blocks can easily be made modern with the help of our guest in the Sewing With Nancy series titled, Cabin Fever Quilts. Just as architecture has changed from the original log cabin homes to our modern 21st century homes, quilting has made the same transition. I’m pleased to welcome Natalia Bonner, a self-proclaimed quilting addict, to her first appearance on Sewing With Nancy.

Natalia Bonner and Nancy Zieman on the Set of Sewing With NancyNatalia’s spin on the Log Cabin block is to use dramatic colors and sleek lines. The first quilt in Cabin Fever Quilts, Part One is the Downtown Cabins Quilt, a great quilt for a beginner. Start with your favorite colors, cut strips, and begin sewing. Using large pieces makes the quilt easy to assemble.

Log Cabin Quilts–20 Modern Log Cabin Quilts Book by Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting as seen on the TV Show Sewing With Nancy with Host Nancy Zieman.

Learn how to cut fabric pieces for a block, then assemble. Here’s an alternate colorway option:

Log Cabin Quilts–20 Modern Log Cabin Quilts Book by Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting as seen on the TV Show Sewing With Nancy with Host Nancy Zieman. Remember the last time you had your eyes dilated for an eye exam? The pupils of your eyes went from small to large in seconds. That experience caused Natalia to create 12″ blocks with three strip sizes, gradating from small to large. This may look tricky to stitch, yet it’s a great pattern for even a beginning quilt maker. In Cabin Fever Quilts, Part One Natalia explains the concept and process of changing log sizes which creates the gradation in the quilt design. 

Log Cabin Quilts–20 Modern Log Cabin Quilts Book by Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting as seen on the TV Show Sewing With Nancy with Host Nancy Zieman.

Pull out your favorite scraps or use an interesting fat quarter bundle to make this fabulous quilt. Fabric choice is key; be sure there is a lot of contrast between the dark and light fabrics to really make this pattern pop!

Log Cabin Quilts–20 Modern Log Cabin Quilts Book by Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting as seen on the TV Show Sewing With Nancy with Host Nancy Zieman.

These elongated, framed rectangles look like a stretched Log Cabin quilt block, but they’re really made from two identical 12″-square blocks. The two-color palette really emphasizes the graphic nature of the blocks, but you could easily introduce a wider strip of color for even greater quilt drama. Watch Cabin Fever Quilts, Part One to see the easy block breakdown.

Log Cabin Quilts–20 Modern Log Cabin Quilts Book by Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting as seen on the TV Show Sewing With Nancy with Host Nancy Zieman.

Watch Cabin Fever Quilts  (Part One and Two) on Sewing With Nancy online.


Then, check out the book, Cabin Fever Quilts—20 Modern Log Cabin Quilts by Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting. Natalia and Kathleen have included twenty modern Log Cabin quilt designs along with bonus instructions for coordinating pillows.

Cabin Fever Quilts as seen on the TV Show Sewing With Nancy on PBS with Nancy Zieman

For a chance to win a copy of Cabin Fever Quilts DVD from Nancy’s Notions, leave a comment sharing your favorite project from this episode.

Cabin Fever Quilts by Natalia Bonner on Sewing With Nancy \ Nancy Zieman

Nancy Zieman's Giveaway Winner

The randomly selected winner of a copy of Solving the Pattern Fitting Puzzle DVD from Nancy’s Notions is Kerry M.

Her comment was, “My fit challenge is my hips/thighs. Pants are difficult, and if making a top or dress, I have to start with one size for the top and go to a larger size for the lower part.”

 

Thank you, Natalia, for being my guest on this new one part Sewing With Nancy series, Cabin Fever Quilts.
Bye for now,
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75 Comments

  • ella ruth
    June 8, 2017

    The Downtown cabin quilt looks so fresh and bright. I love the look of it and also the quilt with the smaller blocks gradually getting bigger. Looks like fun. Thanks for sharing with us. : )

  • Clovis
    June 8, 2017

    The framed rectangle quilt looks like you are going through a maze.

  • Jean
    June 8, 2017

    I like the pillows best. I can see some wonderful color variations here.

  • Pauline Sawatsky
    June 8, 2017

    I like the elongated log cabin blocks. Interesting look.

  • Dawn
    June 8, 2017

    I love the Dazzle Quilt!!

  • Grace Niederlehner
    June 8, 2017

    I liked all of the examples shown. I had recorded these shows so I could go back and re watch as needed. Our modem died and when they replaced it I lost the recordings. I’m so glad they are available. I will be ordering it. Thank you for sharing your talent.

  • Suzanne R
    June 8, 2017

    I am really getting into modern quilts. I wanted this book from the first time I saw the show.

  • Tracy Larocque
    June 8, 2017

    The quilt on the cover of the book is my favourite! It is so fresh and bright. I love the pattern of this quilt. I am new to quilting. I’ve made one quilt, Hometown pattern which I donated to a friend with cancer. My second quilt top is finished in the Log cabin pattern and that is why this book and cd would be a lovely thing to win. Sincerely, Tracy Larocque

  • Nancy W
    June 8, 2017

    The elongated blocks are my favorite. They have a modern look. Color choice will be a problem…I love them all.
    Thanks for the ideas.

  • linda c
    June 8, 2017

    You are a wonderful talented girl. I have several of your books. I love this book. I have to have it.

  • Wendy
    June 8, 2017

    After sewing traditional quilts for many years, I am ready to branch out into something different. This certainly fits the bill! I love it! Thanks for giving me some new ideas.

  • Shaela
    June 8, 2017

    Log cabin quilts are always lovely

  • Susan
    June 8, 2017

    I love this fresh take on the classic log cabin design!

  • Jan
    June 8, 2017

    I have made several quilts using the patterns in the book and love each one. Wonderful ideas.

  • Becky Gilliam
    June 8, 2017

    I have always loved anything Log Cabin! I especially like the modern look of the blocks that form the secondary pattern, Shake Up Log Cabins. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
    Becky

  • Laura
    June 8, 2017

    I love the modern look of them all. Love the Downtown
    Cabins quilt!

  • Vicky
    June 8, 2017

    I love log cabin quilts with a modern twist!

  • Marilyn logan
    June 8, 2017

    I love all log cabin quilts but this modern twist is really great. I can see myself making all of these patterns.

  • Traci Y
    June 8, 2017

    I love the layout of the downtown cabin. Using the cut triangles to make matching pillows a great two in one project! Would love to make this soon.

  • Marlene
    June 8, 2017

    I love the blocks. I’ve always to make a log cabin quilt. These designs inspire me and they have such a modern look. I cant wait to try one.

  • Eva Osmun
    June 8, 2017

    I love the different versions of the log cabin! It has inspired me to make a quilt for my daughter, who loves the more modern look.

  • Peg Sullivan
    June 8, 2017

    Love the outstretched Cabin block. Have seen quilts made. Now with her easy method, I am starting one very soon. Thanks

  • Marty
    June 8, 2017

    I’m impressed by the designs: I’ve made one ‘traditional’ log cabin quilt and vowed to never make another as I got bored with it. But I really like these, and I now I want to make several!

  • Adeline
    June 8, 2017

    fun fun fun ! and using solids and colors. good training for the eye. Think I am coming down with a fever 🙂

  • Peggy Bibb
    June 8, 2017

    Definitely the pillows! Need to make new pillows for my sofa and these would be perfect! Thank you!

  • Gina M
    June 8, 2017

    What’s old is new again! I wonder what our grandmothers would think? My favorite is the one with the half square triangles in the sashing that form a secondary, on-point square.

  • Bronda
    June 8, 2017

    I loved the Downtown Cabins Quilt. It’s very colorful and has a modern look to it that even this ‘oldster’ can appreciate!

  • Nona T
    June 8, 2017

    I love the quilt with gradating sizes of blocks. It’s on my bucket list.

  • Linda Buzz
    June 8, 2017

    I love piecing log cabin blocks. This shake up method is a great idea.

  • Karen A
    June 8, 2017

    I love the scrappiness of the Dazzle quilt.

  • Linda E in AZ
    June 8, 2017

    Downtown Cabins Quilt is my favorite – great modern and open look
    Thanks!

  • Starla
    June 8, 2017

    Log cabins are favorites of mine.

  • Elaine
    June 8, 2017

    I love the downtown cabin quilt pattern. Such great ideas, thanks for the giveaway.

  • Jean GB
    June 8, 2017

    Anything related to a log cabin is perfect for me.

  • Betty A Pegram
    June 8, 2017

    All I can say is WOW! To pick one design is totally impossible! I love mixing modern and traditional blocks, but to arrange them to make these beautiful quilts is amazing. Honestly I can’t pick just one. They each are beautiful. I have never been moved this much by a quilt block as this one. To be honest I have never made a cabin block…but that will definitely change. I will have to have this DVD. Thanks Nancy for showcasing this ! WOW

  • WENDY WOOD
    June 8, 2017

    I made one of the quilts from this book and it went together so quick and easy. Such a nice change for log cabin quilts. Thank you Natalia!

  • Cindy Schultz
    June 8, 2017

    I like the look of all the quilts but if I had to pick just one I think it would be the Downtown cabin quilt. I love the colors and contrast of this quilt. The bright colors of this quilt are amazing.

  • beth d.
    June 8, 2017

    the downtown cabin quilt is the one I like. I could see me making this one with little effort on my part, just cutting accurately and precise.

  • Therese
    June 8, 2017

    Really like them all, but my favorite would be the one with the snowballed corners.

  • Julie
    June 8, 2017

    Thanks for all the great ideas modernizing this traditional block. I love the elongated model.

  • Linda Rupe
    June 8, 2017

    The Downtown Cabins quilt is beautiful in the colors displayed. I most often visualize samples in my fabric choices, but this is perfect as is!

  • Cheryl Fabiano
    June 8, 2017

    All of my young’uns are clamoring for modern quilts. With these patterns I can remix the old into the new. Great inspiration.

  • Denise Howard
    June 8, 2017

    Love the modern fresh look!!!

  • Carol
    June 8, 2017

    Love, love, love the look of the pillows! ❤️ Sew/so them for sure!

  • Kathe Mayer
    June 8, 2017

    The rectangles in this quilt give a very different look to a traditional log cabin block. It is one I think I’ll try on my next quilt.

  • Susan Nicol
    June 8, 2017

    The Dazzle quilt looks great. And I have some fat quarter bundles that would be contenders for this pattern.

  • Mary
    June 8, 2017

    The twists on the log cabin are great. The downtown pattern looks like fun.

  • Donna Jones
    June 8, 2017

    Love the new twist on the old favorite Log Cabin – like the idea of using scraps in a different way.

  • cindy m
    June 8, 2017

    Love both Downtown and Dazzle!

  • Rosalyn Schultze
    June 8, 2017

    I love the Downtown quilt for its bright colors and simplicity of design. Truly a modern quilt, yet adapted from a tried and true old-time block!

  • Carolyn Bitner
    June 8, 2017

    I love colors you used in downtown cabin. really updated the log cabin pattern.

  • Anne Z.
    June 8, 2017

    I love the Downtown Cabin quilt!!

    Thanks for all the inspiration.

  • Nancy McFall
    June 8, 2017

    I love the large rectangular block quilt. Making it out of identical square blocks and sewing them to make a rectangle seems obvious now. But it was a definite “why didn’t I think of that?” moment. Wonderful interpretation of classic blocks.

  • Edna Marks
    June 8, 2017

    I really like the Nonchalant quilt pattern. That is the one I would make first.

  • Sandra Cantrell
    June 8, 2017

    I love the look of all. A clean, bold look. And think of the possibilities.

  • Faye
    June 8, 2017

    I am so glad you put this in print. I saw it on TV and wanted so much to learn more about this. I sure would love to have the DVD. I am working on my “bucket” list. Hope to get a lot of it finished/

  • Sharon C.
    June 8, 2017

    I love the Downtown cabin quilt. I love working with gray fabric and bright colors. The elongated cabin is also calling to me. I love the modern look of both of them. The pillows are a great added bonus! Thanks for sharing and also for the giveaway!

  • Gail Beam
    June 8, 2017

    I love the pillow! It is just awesome!

  • Susan M
    June 9, 2017

    Love the Downtown quilt and pillow. Was fortunate to take a class from Natalie last year and learned so much. What a talent quilter and inspiration.

  • Susan M
    June 9, 2017

    Love the Downtown quilt and pillow. Was fortunate to take a class from Natalia last year and learned so much. What a talent quilter and inspiration.

  • Betty A Pegram
    June 9, 2017

    Love the modern design . This is a must have DVD. Thanks.

  • Brenda Keever
    June 9, 2017

    I have saved many of your shows. But I love the colors and ease of the log cabin and the size. Also the fact that you get to make the pillows to go with it makes it perfect

  • Gail K
    June 9, 2017

    While I like many of the new designs, for some reason I’m drawn to the Downtown Cabin Quilt & coordinating pillow. The bold colors contrasting with white; love this aspect of modern quilts. This book is on my wishlist so fingers crossed maybe I’ll win the DVD. Thx for the opportunity!

  • Donna Ohl
    June 9, 2017

    Log Cabin is so versatile, I use it often. I made one for my Grandson over 20 years ago, and he still shows it off as often as he can. I like the multiple flow patterns you can create with the Log Cabin!

  • Donna Ohl
    June 9, 2017

    Log Cabin is so versatile, I use it often. I made one for my Grandson over 20 years ago, and he still shows it off as often as he can. I like the multiple flow patterns you can create with the Log Cabin block!

  • Linda Edwards
    June 9, 2017

    The log cabin block is one of my favorites, and I really like the Downtown cabin quilt. Thanks for all of your inspiration!

  • Angela Curtis
    June 9, 2017

    I think I could make the Downtown Cabin quilt. I’m new to quilting, but that looks easy enough for me to try.

  • Roberta Johnson
    June 9, 2017

    I have followed Natalia for a long time, and I think her quilts are amazing.

  • L Watson
    June 10, 2017

    My daughter and I have been talking about making a quilt for the first time. I love the modern look of some of these, I think it would be a great place to start!

  • kate
    June 10, 2017

    Downtown without a doubt! I’ve been quilting a long time, but for some reason never did a log cabin. This book would really help. Thank you Nancy for all the beautiful things you do, you’re such a lovely person!

  • Michelle Hall
    June 10, 2017

    I like the Dazzle quilt a lot and would probably try it first

  • E. Watson
    June 11, 2017

    I LOVE the quilt and matching pillows. I love the colors and the modern look. That quilt just might get me to start quilting!

  • Sarah
    June 13, 2017

    I think the color choices are cute on the quilts! I like when you show how to make a quilt you make it look so easy, like I could do it even though I have no experience! Thanks for that Nancy. I like the downtown cabin fever quilt.

  • Bonnie
    June 13, 2017

    What an interesting variation on the log cabin block! I love the quilts with coordinating pillows. The pillows are a wonderful addition for decorating. Thanks for the great giveaway.

  • Joni
    June 14, 2017

    From a simple design, so many unique patterns. I love all the quilts. What a great opportunity to bring in bright colors to enhance the designs. Great collection!

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