Contemporary Quilts from Classic Log Cabin Blocks
You might think Log Cabin blocks are very predictable in design—red center block with dark fabric strips added to one side, and light strips added to the other. Not necessarily! This week we welcome Natalia Bonner, author and modern quilt designer, who takes an unconventional approach to traditional Log Cabin block design. Tune in and watch part one and two of Cabin Fever Quilts, on this Sewing With Nancy series.
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 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.
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.
Thank you, Natalia, for being my guest on part two of the Sewing With Nancy series, Cabin Fever Quilts.
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Frances Claassens
I like the Dappled quilt the best, love it.
judy
I like the calmness of the dappled quilt but the excitement of the cabin keys is also eye catching.
Diana C in Florida
Peaches and Cream is lovely!
dac
i really liked how interesting it was to watch the Dappled Quilt come together, and Nonchalant, as well, but the snowballed corners on the quarter log block in Peaches and Cream truly caught my attention…so beautiful. 🙂
Angela Brady
Downtown Square
I really like the pillows
Shawna Eddy Kissell
It’s hard to pick, but I really like Peaches and Cream quilt and want to make it.
karin mullins
I record your shows every time they are on. I cant wait to see this episode. I’ll reqeust the book from the library then watch the recorded show. Its so convenient for me.
Joanne
Peaches and Cream sparks my attention for s theme I have in mind. Actually all are fantastic
Helen Owen
Love these designs!
Ilana
I really like Nonchalant.
Shaela
Like the Peaches and cream variation
S Carter
Wow! those contemporary quilts really are great. I have been making traditional quilts but I would like to try these out. Thanks, Nancy.
carolyn montgomery
i like the dappled quilt, i’ve been wanting to make a low volume quilt.
Barbara Rodebush
I love the Dazzle quilt. It looks so complex, but goes together so easily, and the result if beautiful. I think there’s one of these in my future quilting.
Helen Disenhaus
I think Nonchalant might be a good beginner project.
Rosalind Gutierrez
My fav is the “Dappled” quilt as it has a soft eye appeal.
Dawn
The Peaches and Cream is my favorite.
Sheila
I would like to make the Dappled quilt.
Ennis A
Love them all!! Peaches and Cream is my favorite!! Thanks for inspiration and a different look!!
Clovis
Peaches and Cream quilt. Thanks.
Martha
I really like the Downtown Cabin blocks. The pillows are so fun. Very interesting how the Dazzle block went together.
Laurie
I must say such clever piecing! Both Dappled and Nonchalant caught my eye. Beautiful quilts!
Sheila Symanski
I love the Dappled quilt. Truthfully I enjoy all of these quilts. I look forward to spending Saturday morning with you. Thanks for all you do to advance sewing and quilting.
Judy G
The Dappled Quilt caught my eye right off. I usually lean more toward traditional quilts. The Dappled Quilt seems to be a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary, satisfying both sides of my nature.
Bonnye
Since I usually sew traditional quilts,I liked the Dappled quilt which was a little traditional and a little modern.
Heidi Clark
I am interested in some information on the Coffeecreek correctional
quilting projects.
Heidi Clark
margaret
I just like the idea of being able to take such an old stand by & giving a new contemporary life to it – would like to try them all
Doris
Love that Dappled log cabin. It is definitely on my to do list. Just love those interconnecting squares on point.
Gail K
Peaches and Cream is my favorite design today, ha ha. Love ALL the pillows!
Jade
I like the Nonchalant quilt best, ever since last’s year Quilt Expo in Madison where there was a black and white plus one challenge, I have admired quilts with just 2-3 colors!
Dawna Twist
I love the idea of the quilt Peaches and Cream quilt. Can’t wait to try it out!
Melissa
I like the peaches and cream, a little bit modern without getting too abstract. The pillows are very nice too.
Sybil Derderian
I enjoyed watching Natalia share her expansion of Log Cabin blocks and her quilt Dazzle is wonderful! I love the dance of colors across the quilt!
Lillian K
I like Peaches and Cream.
KayZee
They are all really interesting, but Peaches ‘n Cream is probably my favorite.
ROSALIE KNOLL
Cabin Keys, without a doubt, is my favorite log cabin block from this series. It looks so modern and refreshing. Making a toss pillow to match is fantastic. Thanks Nancy!
Donna N.
I love Dappled. The illusion of the intertwining squares is fantastic.
Lori
Nonchalant. I like the way the yellow squares change size and that pop of color could be any color to go anywhere in the house
EllenB
I like the Peaches and Cream quilt. Reminds me of gingham fabric.
Susan Nicol
Peaches and Cream definitely.
Mary
I like Dappled. I have been looking for a pattern for my bed and I guess I am hard to please, nothing has jumped out at me, but I think Dappled just did that.
Vicky
So many quilt choices! I think I’ll go with dappled.
Patti
I love the way Peaches & Cream seems like it’s floating. Great look! Would love to make it! Fabulous explanation in your webinar!
Jo D
Undoubtably my favorite: Natalia’s Dappled Quilt.
Hopefully, it will be my next endeavor.
But would l-o-v-e the book Cabin Fever Quilts. 🙂
Margaret Scott
Love he dappled quilt. It is so elegant.
Linda
Love the modern look.
Sharon Kirby
I am a new quilter fresh from my first course this spring. Love these designs.
Anne Z.
I love the Dappled quilt. I love the color scheme pictured, but can imagine it in many color schemes. Thanks for the continued inspiration.
Julie Kill
I like ALL of them!
Dappled, Dazzeled and Peaches and cream are my favorites!
Peaches and cream is my favorite though. I cant wait to get to sewing!
Ellen Callo
Natalia’s Dappled Quilt is fascinating. That is one quilt I will make. Thank you.
Betty Pegram
Love all of them.. I love the simplicity and colors. Thanks for the video. I would never attempted a log cabin. I will have to get this book.
Laura
Each quilt is so different and beautiful. I’d start with the Dappled quilt as just love the effect. Love how clear these videos are with respect to instructions and showing the quilts themselves. Thank you!
Judy in FL
I loved watching the different ways to make quilts using one simple block with a few tweaks. The snowball corner one is the next one I will be starting next. You make it look so easy and makes me want to get right into my sewing room to make the quilt. Thank you so much!
Terry
I like the downtown Cabins the best. It seems easy to put together, but can be very striking with just a few fabric changes.
Ann
I really like how modern these quilts look! I think I would make the peaches and cream quilt first!
Martha Hood
Loved all of the ideas and different colors- had never felt could do the log cabin- to much to put together- to many pieces. Think would like to do the Dappled Quilt first. But think would like to see about doing one of each if not more- thanks for all your ideas
BevM
I really like the Peaches and Cream version of these designs.
Susan Spiers
Love the Cabin Keys block-delightfully different! Thank you, Susan
Edna Marks
I like the dappled quilt and the peaches and cream.
cindy m
Love the Peaches and Cream!
Susie Kroll
I love this. The log cabin has always been one of my favorite blocks. It is so fun to see such a unique and creative variation.
Linda Blakita
They are all super, and I have yet to try a Log Cabin quilt. What am I waiting for?!!!
Teresa Cox
I Love the modern look of the new treatment of log cabin pieces. The dappled quilt is my favorite and may be what I’ve been looking for as a design for my granddaughter, a teenager with modern ideas. Thank you for sharing this!
Judy Stephens
I have to make the “Dappled” quilt and then the “Keys” quilt.Awesome variations!!!
Lori Michel
Love the peaches and cream quilt….that snowballed block is so cute….cannot wait to make one of these….
Sandy
Love how the log cabin pattern can be so contemporary. People think traditional or even old fashion but it’s just the opposite. I think it is the most versatile pattern—-can be so many different things depending on your taste. Thanks for sharing!
Jeanette withrow
Love the peaches and cream!!
Sandra Cantrell
Even my grandsons would like these for their beds.
cheryl england
They are all great, but my favorite has to be dazzle. It’s such a fun design! Very contemporary and modern.
cheryl england
The coordinating pillows are so much fun. They will make a great added bonus to the quilts, and are a great way too use up scraps!
Jeri Rohl
What a great idea! Looking at these quilts I would never have thought they were from the log cabin family. My favorite is Peaches and Cream. Thank you!
Starla
The pattern in the Peaches and Cream quilt is really eye-catching!
Martha McHam
I enjoyed looking for the log cabins in the whole quilts, and figuring out the blocks!
Patti Z
The Cabin Keys would make a great quilt for my son, now that he has moved out into his own place. Thanks for some wonderful inspiration!
Jean
I love the low volume look of Dappled. I can see this idea used in some of the other patterns too
Beverly
The visual impact of the Dazzle quilt makes it my choice, but they are all so interesting and lovely.
Michelle Hall
Really liked the Peaches and Cream version
Judy in FL
There is really not Favorite, they all are different and exciting. But the Dappled quilt caught my eye as a fun one to try since I am at an in between stage in my quilting. Ended one and haven’t decided on next yet, but that is top of my list. Thank you for your inspiration!
Łinda Rupe
Love every pattern! The Cabin Key is one i would make first.
Marcie
All of these designs are intriguing and quite lovely. I especially like the Dappled and the Peaches and Cream designs.
Teresa Ayars
I Love Peaches and Cream! I’ve put it on my todo list!
Rose D.
Dappled is the first I’d try to make. It still has a traditional feel even though it’s modern. Thanks for sharing the technique!
Donna Ohl
I had no idea there were so many variations to the Log Cabin Quilt! I would love the “Cabin Fever” book and CD to teach me the new configurations!
Mary
The dappled intersecting squares are beautiful.
Lisa Mummy Wallig
The Dazzle quilt is truly fabulous! All of the designs are charming and pretty!
Dorothy V
I like so many!! Peaches & Cream !!!!!!
Dorothy V
I like soooo many!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eric
The last one is i liked the best. All of them are great though