Cabin Fever Quilts—20 Modern Log Cabin Quilts
You might think that Log Cabin quilt blocks are very predictable—red center block with dark fabric strips added to one side, and light strips added to the other. Not necessarily! This week we welcome back Natalia Bonner, author and modern quilt designer, who takes an unconventional approach to traditional Log Cabin block design. Tune in and watch part two of this new Sewing With Nancy series titled, Cabin Fever Quilts.
In Cabin Fever Quilts part two, we’ll start by creating Natalia’s Dappled Quilt. Natalia’s intricate design of intersecting squares starts with a very simple Log Cabin Quarter-log block on point. Watch as we show you the tricks of modern quilting and soon, you too, will have Cabin Fever.
Next Natalia shows how to make the Cabin Keys block similar to the Dappled quilt block (above). With her slight strip variations, you’ll have an entirely different quilt!
Next up in Cabin Fever Quilts part two, we’ll break down Natalia’s Nonchalant Quilt—an easy one-block quilt made in just two colors plus white.
Once you’ve given yourself permission to change the traditional, there’s no stopping the creative options. In this quilt, Peaches and Cream, Natalia starts with the Quarter-log block and adds Snowball block corners. Intrigued? Watch Cabin Fever Quilts part two.
Watch Cabin Fever Quilts, Part Two 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.
Thank you, Natalia, for being my guest on this new two part Sewing With Nancy series, Cabin Fever Quilts.
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 Two.
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tiff w
I love the cabin keys…..so many options to play with color
Kate
Why must you tempt me so much!! I have to have this book!
I can get into serious trouble every time I go to the blog or the store! After over 30 years I’m hopelessly addicted. My thoughts and prayers to you Nancy
Ilana
All the quilts are lovely but I just love Nonchalant.
Mary B
I too am hopelessly addicted and I’ve only been making quilts for five yrs. My favorite is the peaches and cream quilt, love the fresh vibrant colors. I would love this quilt and love this blog too.
Cynthia Taylor
All the quilts are beautiful! I would be apt to make the Nonchalant first.
Linda E in AZ
I have always been in love with log cabin quilts and have made some. I especially like Peaches & Cream!
thanks!
Wanda Presley
I have always loved Log Cabins but with this wonderful new approach in Cabin Fever Quilts—20 Modern Log Cabin Quilts by Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting — I’m thrilled at how fresh the colours and designs are! Hard to decide but I think I know which quilt I’ll make first! THANKS!
Kathy
There are sew many amazing designs. I think I like Outstretched. Or maybe Math Class Cabins. Can’t wait. kathleendotlutzatcomcastdotnet
Marlene
I am intrigued by the cabin keys, but it is hard to choose.
Amy Robertson
I love all the quilts but Peaches and Cream really drew me in!
Nancy Taylor
Love the new log cabins!
Thanks,
Nancy Taylor
Gale Y
Oh gracious, I could not pick one. I’d make every quilt in this book! I love the subtle colors and intricate looking designs.
Esther
I love the peaches and cream. Maybe that’s because I like eating peaches with cream!
Susan Case
I think I like the Dappled Quilt. It has a traditional, yet modern look to it, and I like how the different colors meet to form new designs. Thank you for offering this giveaway!
Trudy Keller
I love all the quilts, but Peaches and Cream is my favorite.
Margaret C
How cheerful are these quilts. I love the subtleness of the Dappled Quilt.
Caroline Stromich
Wow… and the quilting just adds to the beauty!
Susan K
I’m drawn to the colors in the dappled quilt. Lovely quilts – I like them all.
Sheila
I really like the looks of the Dappled quilt.
Marilyn Logan
I love the ‘Peaches and Cream’ quilt. I can envision it made it several colorways. It is beautiful.
Carolyn
Modern has taken on a new look with the CABIN FEVER patterns. Great patterns and look forward to owning the book and making some quilts.
Joanne Bibik
The quilt designs are tremendous… Hard to choose which I like best!
Tammy
The Dappled quilt is so serene. My favorite.
Mary Hintzman
My very first quilt I made was a log cabin and I have had a soft spot in my heart for log cabin quilts.
Mary Mortland
The Log Cabin Keys is so clever!
Kathy
Oh, the gray and yellow is stunning. Cozy like an old style log cabin, but fresh and modern at the same time. Would be so much fun to make!
Deborah Long
I love them all but I think the Dappled is my favorite!
Lillian K
What an interesting selection of Log Cabin quilts. I am particularly drawn to the Blue and White Cabin Keys. It is lovely.
KayZee
They’re all so interesting, but “Peaches and Cream” really caught my eye. Thanks for the chance to win the book.
Starla
I love the Peaches and Cream quilt!
amy
Love the Peaches and Cream quilt-such lovely colors and I really like the design.
Lucy O'Donnell
I am not a quilter, having struggled to finish one large and 2 small. Mostly this is because the patterns don’t appeal and because I am colour challenged when trying to put colour ways together. However I was immediately drawn to these simple modern designs – the Nonchalant in particular. It has a timeless appeal about it, and is a design I would love to make.
Susan
I love the Peaches and Cream quilt!
beth d.
I would love to try the cabin fever quilts in this book. Hope to win.
Connie
I would love the ” Cabin fever ” quilt book. My favorite quilt is the ” Dappled Quilt ” I love the soft colors in this quilt. I hope I win !!!
Connie Kapferer
I just entered this contest to win the ” Cabin Fever ” book and I got a response that I had already entered. That was the first time I had entered. My favorite quilt is the ” Dappled Quilt “
Lynda Saint-Merat
It’s “Dappled” for me. The colours you chose are very calming.
JoD
Definitely: Natalia’s Dappled Quilt.
It’s soft, quiet, relaxing. Just what I was looking for and couldn’t find. I can see it on my bed now.
Jinger
I like the Typhoon design, very interesting
Janetta Dobler
I love the Peaches and Cream Quarter Log Quilt!!!
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June Magnusson
Very interesting ideas! Since I am not very artistic, I need all the help I can get. I would love to win this book@
Susan brennand
I like the Dappled Quilt. Fresh Modern and totally unexpected from me. Time to think outside the box!
Melody DeGraziano
I love the Dappled quilt pattern , although I would like to make them all. They are beautiful and so are the colors!
Sally Groff
I love the Peaches and Cream quilt. It’s very beautifully done!
Ell
Cabin Keys is reminiscent of the Greek key design, which I have always liked.
Peggy
I love the Cabin Keys. It’s very stunning and I love the colors. I have a grandson that I think would really like this. Thanks for the opportunity to win the Cabin Fever book.
Teresa Mitchell
Oh my goodness, thank you for this opportunity. Too many to choose from for me to pick a favorite. 🙂
Martha S
I’m always looking for new ideas that could compete with machine embroidery! This might be the ticket! Quilt or embroider—hmmmm–maybe retire and do both??
Lisa Garrett
Cabin keys is my favorite too!
Donna G.
They’re all very cool but I’m partial to Cabin Keys!
Karen
To pick one I would say cabin keys. I like them all.
Fran Roswell
“Dilation” is my favorite. I am definately going to make this one! Thanks for the opportunity to win Natalia’s book.
Joan
First I want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed watching the first program. the second one has not aired in my area yet but from your preview I think I really like the keys quilt.
KathyinMN
Dappled! The greys and tans make me swoon with that design.
Donna N
The 2nd quilt I made was a log cabin and have always loved the block. Can’t wait to try the modern approach for this block.
Randi Grover
I am excited about getting this book. Neat way to make log cabins.
Cindy Teta
Color keys is my favorite
Mary Wippold
I like them all. It would be hard to choose which one to make first but I think I’d go with the Nonchalant quilt. It looks easy and I love the simplicity of using 2 colors plus white.
Bonnie
My favorite is Natalia’s Dappled Quilt. I love designs that look complex but are easy to make. Even though I am a traditional quilter, Cabin Fever would inspire me to try some modern quilting. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Renea
I really like the Cabin Keys quilt. thanks for the great giveaway
Pat
Cabin keys is my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win.
Diane Putzer
I like Dappled. It is very subtle.
Shirley
never was a fan of the Log Cabin block–BUT from the pictures that you show here I may have to rethink the Log Cabin. This book sure would be a start.
Gail Beam
Love the Dappled and Cabin keys quilts, but the are all awesome!
Dorothy
I was amazed at how peaches and cream came about. How interesting that just tiny modification can so alter the looks of a quilt design. Thank you.
Chris
So many to choose from but Cabin Keys looks like fun. Great book, Thank-you for new inspiration.
Margie V.
Love Peaches and Cream- so clean and “spring” like!
bonnie glover
I really like the last 3, but liked the cabin key the most, I’ve never done a log cabin quilt , theses make me want to give it a try, thanks again for such an inspiring show
Nancy Johnson
Cabin Keys is my favorite.
Susan
Just watched this morning Dec 11 — love the nonchalant pattern!
Lori M
I really like the Peaches and Cream quilt…but the Quarter Log Cabin…just stays with me….love the use of the light fabric with a small bit of contrast…and then the same pattern using a larger fabric color and print along with the quiet one…so stunning…..on point is right!!!!
Peggy V
Love the dappled quilt! Had no idea log cabin quilts could look so modern! Love them!! Love to win the book!!
Rebecca
The Dappled quilt really catches my eye. Even though the color choices are understated, it really keeps your eyes moving around the quilt. Love it!
Rebecca
I love the Dappled quilt. Even though the colors are understated, the pattern really keeps your eyes moving. Love it!
Jodi Bowlden
I had no idea there were so many variations to a log cabin. I like all the different looks.
Nancy M
The dappled is my favorite but love them all!
Thanks for the opportunity.
Carol Michaletz
I love the Cabin Keys. But also the Peaches and Cream as well. It would be a hard decision… so you know how that is, 2 quilts must be made! 😉 Thanks for this chance to have a wonderful new book if I’m lucky!
Allison Nesbitt
It’s a tie. Nonchalant and Peaches and Cream really Caught my attention. Although, I really like the use of white in all the quilts. Just finished a t-shirt quilt for my daughter, but anxious to give one of these a try for my next project.