Log Cabin Blog Hop and Giveaway

In Ambassadors, Blog Hop, Challenges, Fabric Collections, Inspiration, Promotions + Giveaways

Posted Feb 7, 2020

We are excited to announce the start of Island Batik Ambassador Log Cabin Blog Hop! A great challenge from an old favorite! There are so many ways to do a great log cabin block. Which of them will our Ambassadors pick: curved, triangle, wonky, star, twisted, classic? The sky’s the limit!

Every week, the twenty-five 2020 Island Batik Ambassadors will be sharing projects, featuring a specific Island Batik collection they received in their first Ambassador box. The projects created are not predetermined, so we will be as surprised as you! It is always amazing to see the variety of ways the Ambassadors use the fabrics and products by our industry partners, provided to them through the Island Batik Ambassador Program.

At the end of each week, there will be weekly round-ups highlighting the Ambassadors and their quilts. We will be giving away a precut bundle from one of the featured collections of the week! That gives you three opportunities to win gorgeous Island Batik fabrics!

The fabrics, featured in this Blog Hop, are from the stunning Fall 2019 Collections, that will be coming to fabric stores very soon! Be sure to ask your local quilt shop if they are stocking one or, better yet, all these incredible collections. To find your local Island Batik shop, visit the Store Locator on our website, plug in your zip code, and your local shop will appear on the map! Super easy and helpful!

Be sure to visit all the incredible Island Batik Ambassadors’ blogs to discover their inspiring creations and try your luck in their bonus giveaways!

Check the Island Batik Blog regularly so you do not miss a thing! The full list of Ambassadors’ names, collections they will be using in their projects, and their post dates are as follows:

Monday, February 10

Tuesday, February 11

Wednesday, February 12

Mania Hatziioannidi

Emily Leachman

Thursday, February 13

Carla Henton

Suzy Webster

Friday, February 14th

Blog Hop Round Up Week 1

Monday, February 17

Tuesday, February 18

Wednesday, February 19

Gail Renna

Jennifer Fulton

Thursday, February 20

Sally Manke

Megan Best

Friday, February 21

Blog Hop Round Up Week 2

Monday, February 24

Tuesday, February 25

Wednesday, February 26

Pamela Boatright

Maryellen McAuliffe

Jennifer Strauser

Thursday, February 27

Vasudha Govindan

Carol Moellers

Friday, February 28

Blog Hop Round Up Week 3

We are starting the first giveaway today! Weren’t expecting the fun to begin this soon, were you? The first giveaway is a bundle of Precut fabrics from Ancient Etchings collection, designed by Jackie Kunkel of Canton Village Quilt Works! To enter for your chance to win, follow the easy-to-use prompts on Rafflecopter!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This giveaway ends February, 14 at 11:59 pm PDT. A random winner will be chosen and announced on February, 17. If the winner does not respond within the first two days after being notified, a new random winner will be chosen and notified.

Good luck and let the quilty fun begin!

There Are 169 Comments

Looking forward to seeing all the gorgeous Ambassador quilts!

I am not too well versed in blogs but hope to figure this out.

The colors in this collection are right up my ally. A log cabin in these colors will be breathtaking.

I am In😍

Excited to see all the Log Cabin variations. Exciting! I’ve yet to attempt a log cabin, but I want to.

I would never call my blocks perfect, but it’s helpful to me to use a piece a little longer and then trim.

I’m looking forward to seeing all the beautiful fabric and the creative ways it’s used!

How beatiful colors and fabrics!!

This’ll be fun!

Love Island Batik! The colors are beautiful and so rich!

Love Island Batik

I think color and placement is important to a great log cabin block/quilt. I’m looking forward to seeing all of the ambassador creations.

Your fabric lines always amaze and delight!

Cant wait to see all the quilts, Batiks are my fabric

My blocks are never perfect but I do my best with my Creative Grids rulers.

I never made log cabin block, maybe it is time to try 🤔😁

My log cabins are rarely perfect. But ideally, cut the strips and lay out the block before you start sewing. Press or finger press between each addition.

Island Batik’s colors are beautiful! And such variety!

I’m looking forward to seeing all the beautiful fabrics and the creative ways they are used.

My log cabins are always oversized so I need these tips!

A consistent quarter inch seam allowance is the secret to a perfect log cabin block.

Love these batiks. Sew carefully would be my thought.

I haven’t made a log cabin block before, so I have no secrets. I have a ruler for it, so hopefully this blog hop will be my incentive to try one!

The secret to a perfect block is accurate cutting and 1/4 inch seam allowance. Love all the batik collections.

I just recently made some log cabin blocks with a paper piecing method. I wasn’t sure about it but I much prefer this method! My blocks came out perfectly sized and it was so easy. I also lay out my strips each time to make sure I get the orientation correct and press after each round. I love the new Island Batik’s Ancient Etchings collection by Jackie😊

The key to my success when creating log cabin blocks is accurate cutting and accurate stitching and when that fails, accurate trimming .. looking forward to seeing the quilts created.

My fave way is to actually do one. I’ve dabbled but not made any great project. Def in my to do list this year!!!

I’ve never made a log cabin block!

The fabric!

I love log cabin blocks and can’t wait to see what everyone does.

Creative grid makes a fabulous log cabin block ruler

looking forward to seeing all the phojrcts.

Loving this foundation paper piecing is the only way I seam to get straight lines unless it’s a wonky block to start with

I like to use the Creative Grids ruler to keep my blocks trimmed and squared as I build the block.

I love colorful Batiks!

Beautiful fabrics! I like to sliver trim log cabin blocks to keep them squared up.

love these batiks and the creativity of your Ambassadors

I’ve seen some beautiful log cabin quilts, and can’t imagine using anything other than Island Batiks. Thank you.

use a log cabin ruler

Make the strips a bit longer, press and cut to size after stitching

I have seen studio 180 use these batiks and they are beautiful. They would be a plus to anyone who wins.

Can’t wait to see all the upcoming projects during the hop! Perfect? Well, color placement is important. Love there are so many beautiful layouts that make the “perfect “ quilt.

Awesome giveaway! Fingers crossed!

I have only made log cabin blocks using paper piecing. It helps me keep them from getting wonky.

I love your batiks! Log cabins are pretty easy and forgiving.

Can’t wait to see the first and then follow the rest. I do love log cabin blocks and the many variations possible.

I’m a fairly new quilter….so I don’t have any secrets yet lol. I’m totally in love with the catching dreams collection!

I have a couple of log cabin rulers that I used to help create the perfect block.

My secret to make a perfect log cabin block is to make it wonky. Will never fail.

Log Cabin is one of my favorite blocks, have only tried a few 4 ” paper pieced, but it was fun. Sewed onto back and pockets of bluejean jacket ♥️

I’ve not tackled a log cabin … yet! It’s on my short list. This would be a great fabric to use!

I like using the Creative Grids log cabin ruler. I love your fabrics!

I love log cabin quilts, but I’ve never made one.

I’m really drawn to the ‘wonky’ / improv log cabin blocks. I actually made a mini for a quilt challenge with improv log cabin blocks. Can’t wait to see the ambassadors blocks!

Log cabin is one of my favorites – love using scraps! Tons of variety makes an interesting quilt!

Such gorgeous fabrics! Thanks for the inspiration!

Would love to win this beautiful fabric! I’m not sure I’ve ever made a perfect log Corbin block so I’m looking forward to lots of hints and tips!

Jenny in Florida

Find your ‘sweet spot’ to get the right seam after pressing it open…then measure. Getting the seam right before stitching 700 units!

making sure seams are 1/4″. Love your fabrics.

Precise cutting of the logs and an accurate ¼” seam.

I haven’t made a log cabin block in awhile, but I like to cut slightly larger and trim down.

I’ve never done one, super excited to start!!

I love Jackie Kunkles ancient etchings collection! My secret to perfect log cabin blocks is a steady 1/4″ seam, and pressing, not ironing the blocks.

LOve all of these fabrics, Can’t wait to enjoy them.

Looking for ideas for great fabrics!

The log cabin is on my bucket list…thank you

Such a fun blog hop! I’m excited to start.

There is a log cabin ruler by Marti Mitchell that would be a good tool for a log cabin block

I’ve yet to try a log cabin which is strange since it is one of my favorites. I can’t wait for the hop to start.

Paper piecing makes for a perfect log cabin block.

Cut carefully, check my scant 1/4 inch and trim carefully! Use a log cabin ruler, too! Beautiful fabrics!!

The vibrant colours stopped my page-hopping mid-finger swipe. I was enchanted, mesmerised and in love – yes, fabric can do that to me! I’ve fallen hook, line and sinker – come to me; bring me to life, make me happy 😊

Looking forward to the fun

I don’t quilt but I
do love sewing!
Fun days ahead.
Carla from Utah

I like paper-piecing, but if you don’t want to do that, you need to cut accurately, sew accurately and press (do no scoot the iron) after each seam.

Just cute and sew as straight as you can….. happyness04431@yahoo.com

Love log cabin blocks….my first quilt was a log cabin quilt. Love the fact that there are so many different settings that you can use making log cabin quilts. Love Island Batiks fabrics and am a big fan of Jackie Kunkel so would love to win some of her fabrics.

What a great way to put new focus on this classic block! I believe in order to get the best results, accurate cutting will lay the foundation for your ‘cabin!’

I love Log Cabin quilts. I learned you have to cut all the pieces the exact size and make it work. Keep checking your block size as you go along. They can get wonky.

Probably just practice & accurately cut pieces, unless you are going for improv!

I measure and square up after each addition to the block, never perfect but kind of square!

Oo what fun!!

Accurate cutting and accurate seams

I’m very curious to see the log cabin variations. It’s one of my favorite blocks. I have a layer cake in different blue prints. It probably doesn’t have enough variety of color and pattern for a log cabin. Oh well, I guess I’ll have to go shopping. Sigh.

I like to cut my “logs” to the right size, and then piece. Otherwise, I find the blocks getting a little wonky and needing to be trimmed at the end. Which is okay, but another look.

Use a 1/4 ” seam, always press the seam, then turn and press from the right sides, trim excess fabric and so on.

Accurate measuring, cutting and that 1/4 inch seam are all important in helping to make your quilt come together nicely. Mine are never as “accurate” or as “nice” as I would like, but I do see improvements!!!

correct seams and correct size of cut pieces.

Looking forward to the blog hop and the different quilts from each ambassador. For perfect log cabin blocks, I use paper piecing.

A great block, and beautiful fabric in the hands of those who love fabric is a winning combination.

I love log cabins and am looking forward to seeing all the variations in batik beauties.

I love the Creative Grids log cabin rulers for accuracy.

I like using the log cabin bloc loc rulera

Not sure it’s a great secret, but I trim after every seam stitching to keep the strips squared up. Looking forward to following along on the hop!
duchick at gmail dot com

I try to make sure that I judge the values of the fabrics well. so there is good contrast between light and dark. As to my success, that’s another story. But that’s ok. 🙂

Measure twice and cut once as always. Plus be sure to square up the log cabin blocks

My secrets to a log cabin block are careful cutting and 1/4 seams!

Can’t wait to see and learn all the variations!

Secret to making good log cabin blocks is ….
1. Straight sewing/seam lines.
2. Pressing after each log.
3. Accurate scant 1/4″ seam allowance.
4. Accurate cutting

I haven’t made enough log cabin blocks to know how to make them perfectly.

Looking forward to seeing all the beautiful quilts!

I always prefer to foundation paper piece a log cabin block

Love your giveaways

I am not sure. I haven’t made many log cabin designs. I am looking forward to seeing all the designs.

I love the log cabin pattern, and how many ways you can make it!

Log cabin blocks? My most successful log cabin blocks have been paper pieced. I’m more accurate with paper piecing.

Keep the block in shape by pressing & trimming each log .

Thank you for the chance. I think using a lot of different colors make a great Log Cabin block.

Accurate 1/4 inch seams are a must. Also, cutting your pieces the size that is needed really helps. I found this works better than cutting each one after it is sewn.

I get the best log cabin blocks when I use a foundation.

This fabric line is so beautiful! It would be fun to use for my first log cabin quilt!

Good morning! I am looking forward to seeing all the different bloggers share their ideas for these fabrics. Some are especially appealing to me, like the Faded Blue Jeans. Thank you for the opportunity to win these beautiful strips. ~smile~ Roseanne

I didn’t know there were perfect log cabin blocks. I come the closest with PP.

I make log cabin blocks out of my scraps, so squaring up the block when I am finished is the most important part for me, as most of my strips aren’t the same size.

I have only made a Courthouse Steps quilt, and found that leaving the strips longer and squaring up after each round helped me. Relatively new to quilting 5 years or so.

Measure and trim as you go along.

When making Log Cabin Blocks, I have found a scant 1/4 inch seam gives the most consistent results.

I think cutting the stripe to size makes the best Log Cabin quilts. The sew and then cut it method just doesn’t work for me,

I think the perfect log cabin needs great fabric, precise cutting, and precise sewing! I have not made a log cabin block but intend to soon!

I would say the perfect log cabin block needs careful color placement.

My secret to a great log cabin block would be the foundation papers. I’ve made them without and my blocks haven’t turned out very well! Thanks for this chance!!

The color placement is the biggest issue to remember for me! Thank you!

I try to keep a quarter inch seam allowance.

My secret to successful Log Cabin blocks is to completely sew one block as the master and then chainpiece with accurate 1/4′ seams.

My log cabin blocks are never perfect but I try to keep them close by pre cutting my pieces to make sure they are fitting like they should.

I don’t have a secret as I have yet to make a Log Cabin–I did buy a ruler however and hope that is a big help!

Trim each row as needed. Love that twisted log cabin block!

My secret to perfect log cabins is making the outside row a little bigger; then square them up!

I don’t have any luck keeping my log cabin straight. I need to read everyone else’s tips!

I find that to get a perfect log cabin block, I need to start with perfect cuts of my fabric using my Accuquilt cutter and dies, and then use my 1/4” foot on my machine. Pressing the blocks and checking to see if they need squaring up after every round helps, too! I recently made a Curvy Log Cabin for the Winter Blues Hop and have fallen in love with log cabins again. Can’t wait to see the spin all of your designers put on a favourite traditional block. The new collections will shine with these blocks; no matter which version they use!

My favourite fabric is batiks. I enjoy Island Batik Ambassadors interpretations of the challenges using your colourful fabric. Looking forward to seeing their blogs.

Beautiful fabrics! I love to make FPP log cabin, always perfect 😉

I’m so excited to see the projects. My favorite way to make them is Quilt in a Day’s books!

Thank you for the opportunity having your excellent fabrics

I use a Creative Grids log cabin ruler. All your locks trim up beautifully.

This will be fun! The first two log cabin quilts were so different from what I expected!

I never made a log cabin bloc! Only wonky ones. Love the colours in that line!

pressing

I find I can get accurate blocks if I square up every round as I go.

Fabric placement and balance of colors.

My first rotary cut quilt was a lot cabin – made back before the turn of the century – I’ve made several since then, it’s such an intriguing block, my favorite is scrappy. Through the years I have found if I will cut my logs to the size they need to be vs sewing on strips then cutting that my blocks lay flat and turn out to be the size intended. Karen O in TX

Batiks are my all time favourite. I love the variation in the colours on one piece of farbric. Thanks!

I have two secrets that work for me.
1. paper piecing – cant go wrong with the lines
2. when piecing I use starch

I find I have the best luck with paper piecing. I just love batiks!

No secrets here. I just keep sewing until I’m satisfied. Have a fabulous day!

Looks like a fun hop.

Love the beautiful colors.

Measure carefully and watch your 1/4 inch seam.

Precise cutting and color placement are the biggest tricks to master for a log cabin, says the person who’s yet to make one! lol

Beautiful colours.
I love it.

I never succeeded in perfecting a log cabin block 🙂

I love the twisted log cabin block in these colors!

I’ve never made a log cabin :/ Would love to, just haven’t gotten to it yet! This will probably be the impetus I need.

Aiming for wonky in the first place is the secret to MY perfect log cabin block!

The perfect log cabin block needs accuracy and proper color placement. Then you just have to decide on the layout, and the sky is the limit.

My secret would be accurate cutting and sewing.

My log cabins sometimes come out wonky, but then that gives them some charm. I just bought the log cabin die to try making them with accurately cut strips.

accurate cutting and seam allowance ( scant 1/4″)

Love this hop!

Wow, Suzy made a great log cabin and those tiny blue diagonals add the wow factor I can see her secret was those “accuquilt” cut pieces and a great number of them were needed. Good job. Kathy in colo

Such beautiful colors!!

Precise sewing, which seems difficult for me. And having a great plan before starting.

I love Batiks, have six quilts started with them. Need to work on my western batik quilts, two of them, for my nephews. I have been collecting different western batiks for a few years. Love to see the quilts that are made with Batiks.

Would love to win! ❤️

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Batiks have always been my favorite style fabric, and that’s alot of years, as I am going on eighty. I have won 1st place ribbons with my batik quilts and still quilting..Love the colors of Island Batiks!!

love wonky log cabins and batiks!

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