It’s March! Let’s celebrate our love of quilting this month!! National Quilting Month is the perfect time to dive into your fabric stash, start a new project, or finally finish those UFOs. Let’s inspire each other—share your creations with others, try a new technique, and spread the joy that quilting brings to our quilting friends and communities!
New Monthly Sale
What better way to celebrate National Quilting Month than with a SALE! You might be thinking I still need to pick up…..to finish my piece. Did you know that at Log Cabin Quilt’N Sew, you can purchase less than 1 yard of wide fabric, even just a ¼-yard! That’s right. Most online shops require a 1-yard minimum. With Log Cabin you can purchase the exact amount you need to finish your quilt top and SAVE in comparison to purchasing 44-45” wide fabrics.
So, check out this month’s sale and stock up on small cuts to add to your stash. Get 20% OFF through Sunday, March 15th on all Green, Teal, Yellow, White & Cream fabrics. This sale is for you only, so use promocode: LUCKY20, and remember FREE SHIPPING is available for orders of $75 or more.
We love it when you shop around on the sight, but if you are in a hurry, here are the direct links:
Featured Product(s)
118” Wide Fabrics—Many of you have said there just aren’t enough wider fabrics. While 108” wide will back a smaller King-sized quilt, if you want the drop on the sides and bottom of the bed to be longer than a typical quilt (one that just covers the mattress & boxsprings), then this width is for you!! The good news is, more manufacturers are jumping on the bandwagon and providing more varied prints and colors from which to choose. We have lots of new 118” wide fabrics in stock, and more are on the way in late Spring, early Summer so be sure to check back frequently.
Culinary Corner
Freebie Corner for Quilters
In celebration of National Quilting Month, I’m sharing 10 Quilting Resources available to us for FREE. Whether you're looking for new patterns, helpful calculators, or printable charts, these tools will help make your next quilting project even more fun and enjoyable!
1. Free Quilt Patterns Library
Browse hundreds of free quilt patterns and download printable instructions.
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2. 260+ Free Quilt Block Patterns
Large library of classic quilt blocks with cutting charts and printable instructions.
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3. Fabric Yardage Calculator
Quick tool to calculate how much fabric you need for your quilt blocks or layout.
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4. Quilt Layout Calculator
Plan quilt layouts and calculate final quilt dimensions automatically.
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5. Free Quilt Size Chart Printable
Handy printable chart showing common quilt sizes from crib to king.
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6. Free Quilt Label Template
Printable label you can sew onto your finished quilt.
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7. Free Pattern Downloads (Jordan Fabrics)
Popular quilting shop with several free downloadable patterns.
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8. Art Gallery Fabrics Free Quilt Patterns
Modern quilt patterns available as free downloadable PDFs.
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9. Free Quilt Patterns Collection (AllPeopleQuilt)
Large collection including baby quilts, table runners, and beginner patterns.
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10. Free Quilting Calculators
Multiple calculators for backing, binding, yardage conversions, and more.
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LONG-ARM QUILTING SERVICES
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Beautiful Machine Applique—3 Methods
Many of us love the look of applique quilts; partly because we know how many hours it takes to hand-applique. And, we marvel at the patience required, precision and beauty of these pieces. If you too would like to create beautiful applique quilts, towels, pillows, handbags and so many other home décor items, you may love these machine applique methods as an alternative.
1. RAW EDGE APPLIQUE—As it is named, this applique method doesn’t require turning the edge. The raw edge of your shape remains unfinished and provides a more casual, rustic appearance. It simply uses two-sided fusible adhesive to iron on the applique shape to the background fabric. For a step-by-step guide, see It’s All in The Stitch’s Learn the Quick Raw Edge Method
2. TURNED EDGE APPLIQUE—This method provides a more finished look as the raw edge is turned to the back and the applique shape’s edge is finished with a machine blanket stitch or a blind hem stitch, depending on the look you want to achieve. This method uses a one-side fusible stabilizer. For a step-by-step guide, see Magic Little Dream’s Learn the Turned Edge Method
3. FREEZER PAPER APPLIQUE—This method has been around longer than the first two and is popular because most of us have freezer paper on hand! You can use this method for either hand or machine stitching. When you press the fabric’s raw edge to the freezer paper, it temporarily adheres while you position your shape on the background fabric. You may choose to remove or leave the freezer paper in place. For a step-by-step guide, see American Patchwork and Quilting’s Learn Freezer Paper Appliqué
Happy Quilting
Linda
Log Cabin Quilt’N Sew