This week Wendy provided the prompt for the fourth round of the 2026 SAHRR by choosing curves. For my interpretation of the prompt, I made "curved log cabin" blocks. I love this offset version where the logs are different widths and give the illusion of a curve. I tried in vain to find "log" measurements for a 10-1/2 inch block, but finally just winged it. While looking, I found a very interesting post at Canuck Quilter showing various layouts of these pretty blocks.
Here is how all the blocks look with the panel so far. My blocks are 10-1/2 inches unfinished.
2026 RSC - February Green
RSC February green blocks
My RSC blocks this year will ultimately become a Nine Patch and Snowball quilt, inspired by Nancy, Saija, and Blue Elephant Stitches. If you click on those links, you will find my favorite versions of this pattern. I like the light text print snowball and dark corners with the colorful nine-patches. Google search results in many variations, including a lovely one by Susies-Scraps.com that looks completely different because of the placement of white in her nine-patches.
Here are the blues from January with the greens from February, along with the snowball blocks. I'm looking forward to some warm colors!
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I have always liked those curved log cabin blocks! They really do give the illusion of a curve. Great idea, Linda! And your RSC blocks are looking good, too - I like the way the snowball corners make the 9 patches into a star shape. You've been busy this week!
ReplyDeleteNice looking log cabin blocks. I like your RSC project too.
ReplyDeleteI like the curved log cabin! That’s a great interpretation of the prompt—I wish I would have thought of that. Your nine patch and snowball blocks are really coming together nicely!
ReplyDeleteI love that gorgeous panel, but I have to say the fabric that you used in the blocks in the second quilt is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI have never made a curvy log cabin but I have seen many I really liked. Great idea to use them for this prompt.
ReplyDeleteNice take on the curved blocks! And your RSC is looking so great already, and it's only February!!! I like the deer, map and butterflies overlaid on the text fabrics.
ReplyDeletelots of scrappiness going on here!!
ReplyDeleteYou SAHRR is looking so good, Linda. And I love the blue and green blocks together in your RSC. Thanks for sharing the links.
ReplyDeleteCurved log cabins! Great idea, and they work well with your quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove the progress on SAHRR!! I am taking my fabric to Florida so I can work on Round 4 while visiting my Mom. Good thing I am driving. LOL. Thanks for linking up with TGIFF.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, I didn't know about the rounded log cabin. I love it - thanks for sharing Canuck Quilter's post. Your RSC quilt is lovely. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteYour curved log cabin blocks were a great addition. I need to finish my prompt 4 block today! Your RSC blocks are going to make a very fun quilt. It looks like a great scrap buster.
ReplyDeleteUneven log cabin blocks make lovely curve illusions; what a fun interpretation of the prompt!
ReplyDeleteCurved log cabin blocks are such a great idea.! I'll keep that idea in my book. They will be so versatile.
ReplyDeleteInspired! Curves are not my favorite things! I took the easy way out! Love your blocks thus far!
ReplyDeleteTwo fun ideas in one post: that of your snowball quilt blocks (looking great), and the curved log cabin blocks. I love that idea and it will be a lovely accompaniment to what you've got going on now. Only two more weeks!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to try curved log cabin blocks. The blocks that you have created for your SAHRR so far are lovely! And I love your 9-patch and snowball quilt. Such a great idea for RSC blocks!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Kris!
DeleteLove the curved log cabin for SAHRR and the snowball/9patch for the RSC....you are really on a roll and I have 3 more posts to catch up on.....you are smokin!
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