Cabin Fever Quilts, Amazingly Easy Quilt Designs
Just as architecture has changed from the original log cabin homes to our modern 21st century homes, quilting has made the same transition. Traditional Log Cabin quilt blocks can easily be made modern with the help of our guest in the new Sewing With Nancy series titled, Cabin Fever Quilts. I’m pleased to welcome Natalia Bonner, a self-proclaimed quilting addict, to her first appearance on Sewing With Nancy.
Natalia’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.
Learn how to cut fabric pieces for a block, then assemble. Here’s an alternate colorway option:
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.
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!
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.
Thanks, Natalia, for being my guest on Sewing With Nancy and for sharing your fun and easy quilting techniques with us.
Watch Cabin Fever Quilts, Part One on Sewing With Nancy online.
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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.
C&T Publishing is providing one giveaway copy of the book, Cabin Fever Quilts—20 Modern Log Cabin Quilts by Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting. If the winner lives abroad, an ebook will be sent digitally. For a chance to win a copy of the book, please leave a comment below sharing your favorite quilt from Cabin Fever Quilts, Part One.
The random winner of a Solving the Pattern Fitting Puzzle DVD, from Nancy’s Notions, is Jan H who shared: Sewing clothes that fit was always a mystery. With these techniques, I’ll be willing to try again and get stellar results!
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Sharon Kirby
I love the look of modern quilts and traditional alike. Being able to get these great effects with less work is wonderful.
Kathleen Swinkowski
Love the quilt using the scraps. Think I might use this look for my next scrap quilt. Would like to win the book.
Linda E in AZ
I’m fascinated by the elongated log cabin blocks and the effect that creates.
Love log cabins of all sorts.
Thanks!
Diane C
I think this book might be what I need to get my quilting motivation back.
Carol P
I love bright quilts and easy ones too, that go together fast. It is amazing how changing the sizes of blocks and colors and they can look so different. These are all so beautiful!
Lori
I clicked on the e-mail because of the first quilt. I LOVE bright colors and that first quilt really appeals to me. Even if I don’t win, I would buy the book for that pattern…….
Bobee
The teal and white rectangle pattern is stunning in its simplicity. Would be a fun patterns to quilt too.
Sheree
Love every quilt in the book!!
Judy graczyk
The log cabin is one of my favorite designs. While I love all of the designs presented, I am fascinated by the stretched cabin quilt. Very clever Natalia!
Jacqueline Bunting
This is “The Most Refreshing” book on quilts I have seen in many years! I love the colorways & the ease of the blocks using the larger blocks. My favorite would have to be the elongated quilt in Turquoise & White. A great runner up would be the first quilt with the fantastic, bright colors!!! Love them all. Jackie B.
Kathy Pollock
Love the scrappy look of the quilt.I have a bundle of fat quarters that have now found a home .Thanks Nancy.
Adeline
I like the idea of the elongated cabin block. How could it be 12 inches and look so different? going to investigate!
Maritza
I found both the elongated and graduated block quilts stunning. What a fun way to use fabrics with simple techniques. I would definitely enjoy the book.
Lillian K
I find the Elongated stretched log cabin most fascinating along withe the graduated log cabin blocks. Thanks !
Vanniannie
The elongated rectangles would be a great quilt for my daughter. I’ve been looking for some modern designs! These are beautiful!
Diane F in DBQ
My favorite easy quilt is the Dazzle Quilt. Fascinating how the basic block is constructed.
Nancy Taylor
I love he look of the rectangle log cabin. I have been wanting to make something new.
Thanks,
Nancy Taylor
Dianne Patterson
I love the bright colors! I also like the look of the 12″ block. I learned alot just watching the video and found I have alot in common with Natalia and her use of white. As I watched I was mentally thinking of all my fabric and which would look gorgeous done with the white. I would LOVE to win the book! If I don’t win, I’ll be buying it very soon. I was in a bit of a slump until I watched the video. I’m so motivated now I can’t wait to get started. Thank you for the great presentation!
Rebecca Monnin
I’m really drawn to the on-point of the “Downtown Cabins”. As a beginner quilter, it looks ‘friendly’ enough for me to tackle. I like the bright colors with the white. The elongated pattern would be pretty, too. However, as a first project for myself, I would do the “Downtown Cabins”. It looks so fresh!
Gail
I like the first quilt best!
Cindy Schultz
I really liked the Downtown Cabin when I first saw it, then I saw the Dilation Quilt, then the Dazzle Quilt and finally the Outstretched Quilt. How can you choose just one? I love them all. I love the color combinations and the designs. So clever.
Marilyn
I like the ease and simplicity of the Downtown Quilt. My family would also like it!
Mary B
LOVE log cabin, it was the first quilt I ever made!! LOVE this modern twist. The two color option would be perfect in my sister’s more modern contemporary style. Maybe not this yr for Christmas but on the to do list for next year. Love it!!
mitzi weber
I am just starting my quilting journey and I need all the help I can get. This quilt looks like something I could try.
Pandora
What a great way to modernize the log cabin. I think I loved them all but would start with the elongated one, just cuz.
janet moilanen
My eyes gravitated to “Outstretched” immediately. I’ve been wanting to make a quilt using a rectangular block – would never have thought of making one with the log cabin technique!
Gail Davenport
I love the Downtown Cabins Quilt! It’s a great modern pattern, and perfect to make for a millennial.
Pat O.
I like the Downtown Cabins quilt best.
Rose
I am impressed with Natalie Bonner’s creations. When broken down into steps they are relatively simple but create an outstanding finished project. My favorite quilts are log cabin.
Duane Wiley
Downtown Cabin quilt so far is my favorite! I like the modern clean lines that they are creating these days. Looks like a great book! Thanks for the opportunity to win this!
Elizabeth
Simple yet elegant designs! These patterns are a great way to decrease my stash piles. I am particularly drawn to the Dazzle quilt design and can easily see my 1930’s stash as the fabric choice.
GRACIELA
Me encanta el Downtown Cabañas edredón! Es un gran modelo moderno
Donna N
Love that the log cabin is getting a modern update! My favorite would be downtown cabin.
Jeanne
Love the pattern and the colors are great.
Starla
I love log cabins! And I love seeing the new patterns in this book.
Susan K
I like the stretched log cabin block as something unusual and with a modern twist. I also like the downtown cabins quilt for it’s bold look – I could see it in almost any fabric style from traditional, to batik, to modern. Lovely quilts!
Lynn
I like the scrappy look the best.
Lynn
I think the modern twist on the log cabin quilt is great! I like the concentric blocks in solid colors of the samples shown on this page but I expect that there will be lots of others to choose from in the book.
Marilyn Koestler
I think I might try this idea but use the small print fabrics contrasted with solids that are in my stash.
Amy Brant
The Downtown Quilt and the Outstretched Quilt get my vote for modern pizzaz.
Beth K
The Downtown Cabins quilt can be such a bright sight in the grey months of the first part of the year — that’s my favorite!
Linda
I love the Dazzle Quilt. It just glows!
Marty
Elongated Frames (stretched Log Cabin) looks like one I’ll make immediately!
Nancy E Johnson
I just love the look of her quilts. Please let me win!
Bonnye
I love log cabins. Great ideas to modernize them.
Mary Cooper
I love modern quilts – no half square triangles!!
Amy Caldwell (@See_Amy_Sew)
Fantabulous video…… I absolutely adore the “Outstretched Quilt” and it would be such a joy to own this fabulous book and make all the beautiful quilts in it!!! Thank You for the chance.
Karen
I like the bright log cabin.
ROBIN, TX
The elongated log cabin is pretty neat.
Debe
Ohh, I really like “Dazzle”. Very beautiful!
debbie
The elongated log cabin quickly caught my eye.
Mary Wippold
I usually make scrappy quilts but every once in a while I need to do something different. I love the 2 color stretched rectangles quilt. the simple graphic design would be suitable for the men in my life.
Becky Payne
I am loving the solid colors used in Ms. Bonner’s quilts. They are very trendy and catch your eye!
Lilia Singh
I loved the elongated, framed rectangles by Natalia Bonner. Haven’t done any “modern” type quilts but would surely love to try these.
Renea
I really enjoy making Log Cabin quilts so making a more modern version might be alot of fun. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Sheila Wilton
My favourite is the 4th quilt, the elongated rectangle. I love the simplicity and beauty done in a favourite colour.
JessZ
I love the rectangular blocks! I definitely want to make that one first! Thank you for sharing some info about the book!
Chris
I like the modern twist to the log cabin. I just made Judy Martin’s Agean Sea which is basically a Log Cabin quilt. I have always loved Granny Squares and Log Cabins, my 2 favorites.
Judy Forkner
These modern log cabin quilts are great! I really like all of them, but the Dilation quilt & Outstretched are my faves!
Chris Reeske
The elongated rectangle looks great, but really they all do.
Chris Reeske
I like them all
Gretchen Berg
My favorite one is the Downtown quilt. It is amazing how color arrangements can change a block. I enjoy the modern look.
Jean
the web site was very inspiring, I liked all of the quilts. My very first quilt was a log cabin. Really like the modern twist to making them
Karen Stein
I love the tradition gone “modern”!
Tina
Great modern take on a traditional block. I like them all.
Mamie
I like the scrappy one the best.
Terri Davis
Nice way to shake things up in my piecing!
Kate
I would love this book! they all are so great, but would probably do the rectangles…but then… I don’t think you could choose just one! You’re in my thoughts Nancy, have a beautiful Christmas!
Peggy
I love the downtown quilt. So bright and airy. I would love to win this book.
Chris M
I have really enjoyed this episode, and look forward to seeing more. I found a lot of inspiration in Natalia Bonner’s work, and I love the simplicity in the design and quilts. I am excited to try one of these in a bright blue, or an aqua. Thanks for this episode.
Ell
The Downtown Cabins Quilt is so colorful! It has such a fresh look and not at all like your grandmother’s quilt.
Linda
I love Natalia’s work, and follow her on Instagram. I’m hoping to win the book
Linda
I love Natalia’s work, and follow her on Instagram. I’m hoping to win the book
JaneH
I love these types of quilts. I have liked her Facebook page and am sending her links to my son. He wants a modern quilt and one of these designs would be so fun to sew. I love the brightness of the colors. I would smile each time I looked at it.
Alice
Love all the quilts! My favorite is downtown cabin quilt.
Anita Kay
Love these quilts the colors are amazing! I have always loved the log cabin pattern and Natalia twists on them are so modern and the quilting makes the colors pop!
Ellen Williams
Natalia’s quilts are so refreshingly beautiful. I would be humbled and honored to win her book. Sewing a few quilts from her patterns would be a special experience.
Mary Schmidt
I love the Cabin Keys. My husband loves it too. He happened to be watching this episode with me when he noticed it.
Heather
I love the elongated log cabin. It is such a great pattern.
DeeDee
I just watched both episodes of Cabin Fever quilts and fell in love with all the quilts in the series. Would love to have this book.
Jeannine
In Part One, I love the one with the changing size for center square, like an eye exam. I’ve watched both episodes and love her modern interpretations of such a traditional block. This book is definitely on my list!
shirley GRADE
I like the elongated quilt it is unique
Beverly Pugh
I’m just learning how to quilt, so I don’t have a favorite at this time. But the log cabin has so many different ways to go together this is where I want to start.
M Morris
I think Cabin Keys is my favorite but it’s very hard to choose a favorite!
Meg
Debbie Davis
I think Downtown s very striking!
Carmen Robles
Great tutorial! Very explanatory and visual. Love it!
Jen
Just love the simplicity of the downtown cabin quilt.
Marion E. Case
Love the “new” log cabin. It would look in my brothers log cabin home.
Linda L Benton
Love all the quilts in Natalie Bonners new book, but my favorite is DAZZLE. What color and design. I cannot wait to make it.
carol battaglini
Love the modern quilts and your 12-inch blocks. Especially love the Dazzle quilt design and so would my granddaughter . . . . will definitely have to make this one for her!