I have an article in the May/June 2018 issue of McCall's Quilting---a 2-page history of the log cabin design.
The magazine has several patterns for some graphic variations.
https://www.quiltingcompany.com/store/mccall-s-quilting-may-june-2018-print-edition
It's all a good excuse to show you 12 great vintage log cabin quilts---mostly found in online auctions.
Wool, early 20th c?
More of the same.
1940-60?
1870-1890
Below two Half-A-Logs (really 1/4 of a log)
1920s?
1930s
Housetops About 1900
It says Hitty and it's a doll quilt, maybe 1880-1900
From eBay seller French72 Antiques
From Laura Fisher Quilts
Posts I've done about the pattern:
Congratulations on getting published. Of course I'll have to read your article about
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always something new and exciting about it.
You just can't beat the classic log cabin quilt block. So many variations makes it new many times! Looking forward to reading your article!
ReplyDeleteShe was one of the first repro designers to come to my attention, and has remained a favorite over the years!
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Have you ever seen a photo of the English log cabin quilt predating 1830 mentioned in the Log Cabin History by Karen Griska for aqsblog.com??
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