I created this beautiful Log Cabin Pillow with Perfectly Pieced by ME Time: January 2024. I love love love this curated fabric bundle, it's so perfect for this project! Plus it has a happy winter vibe too.
I am absolutely amazed with the projects, I can make with my embroidery machine. Guess what ... I pieced and quilted all the log cabin blocks plus sashing for this gorgeous pillow with my home embroidery machine!!! Absolutely amazing! My machine is the Janome M17 - which I love!
A bit about Perfectly Pieced:
Perfectly Pieced is a monthly subscription that is available in two options: Digital (digital files only) or Doorstep which includes all the digital files plus a curated fabric bundle, printed instructions, thread, plus notion(s) delivered to your doorstep. The subscription is zero stress as you can always skip a month, but once you see the upcoming projects - you won't want to skip! Kimberbell is the parent company of ME Time (machine embroidery delivered) so the quality is outstanding.
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January: Log Cabin Pillow 18" x 18"
Let's chat how I created this Perfectly Pieced Log Cabin Pillow with custom quilting at home!
*All the gorgeous fabric and Glide thread for this project was included in the January Doorstep Subscription Box. I only needed to add Kimberbell light mesh stabilizer and batting.
Step 1: Make (4) 8.5" x 8.5" unfinished Log Cabin blocks with quilting. Yes, you will piece and quilt the log cabin block 100% with your embroidery machine.
I shared a video on Instagram (here) making the Log Cabin Block.
Step 2: Make (1) 2.5" x 2.5" unfinished Log Cabin block with quilting. The block is sooooo tiny and cute plus has perfect seams!
Step 3: Make (4) 2.5" sashing strips with quilting. Trim to 2.5" x 8.5"
Step 4: Pillow Assembly
Row 1 and 3: Sew together with 1/4" seam: 8.5" Log Cabin Block + Sashing + 8.5" Log Cabin Block
Row 2: Sew together with 1/4" seam: Sashing + 2.5" Log Cabin Block + Sashing
THEN sew Row 1 and 2 and 3 together. Log Cabin Pillow will measure 18.5" x 18.5"
Step 5: Finish Pillow:
Make pillow backing and bind pillow front and backing together. Enjoy your fabulous new Log Cabin pillow!
Tip- When choosing the custom block by block quilting file option, the instructions have you trim the batting smaller than unfinished block size - this means NO bulky seams as the batting isn't in your seam. So don't skip this helpful step.
What is included in the Perfectly Pieced: January Box (Doorstep Subscription)
Image from Perfectly Pieced
- Professional printed, full-color, step-by-step block instructions
- Curated fabric bundle with enough fabric to make one of the included projects: Golden Lily Autumn (Free Spirit Fabrics), Silky Cottons Wood (EE Schenck), Rowan Stripe Tan (Windham Fabrics), Little Things Confetti Offwhite (Riley Blake Designs), Kitchen Window Woven Desert Green (Robert Kaufman), Homestead Digital Hills (Clothworks)
- Glide Thread from Hab+Dash by Fil-Tec, Stone 17528
- Collectible Log Cabin Pin
- Fabric Clip Pack
Digital Files Include:
- Files for 2", 4", 6", & 8" blocks
- Instructions for 4 projects
- Custom block-by-block quilting files
- Allover quilting files for use with Clear Blue Tiles
- Block Coloring Template
- Quilt layouts & fabric calculations
- Bonus project: Couch Caddy
I love receiving Perfectly Pieced each month! The blocks are always perfect plus I can use the allover quilting files for any of my quilting projects. The bonus projects are always so creative too! The Doorstep subscription is so convenient and easy because everything I need to complete the project is included except stabilizer and batting. So purchase Kimberbell Light Mesh Stabilizer and Kimberbell Project Batting (or you use low-loft batting scraps) and you will be ready for your next project!
