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Liberated Basket Medallion Quilt-a-Long — Log Cabin Border

Posted on August 1, 2016August 1, 2016 by Martha

I freaked out when I read the theme for this border. I couldn’t imagine how I was going to make log cabin blocks when the vintage scraps I selected for this project are all small squares and triangles, with only a few larger pieces, and No Strips!

Then I remembered the good old pineapple block with its short strips — my pieces were just long enough that I could pull off a 6″ block. I gave them green centers and plain muslin lights to coordinate with the rest of the quilt. With this border, the top is 34″ square.

I don’t think it’s very Gwennie-looking, but stitching a wonky pineapple block is beyond my capabilities. Since I don’t paper piece, these blocks were sewn without a foundation, and most don’t match up perfectly. Also, I mixed in a few newer stripes and plaids. I guess that’s as liberated as I’m going to get.

Now I’m excited to see all the other wonderful borders on Lori’s blog (Humble Quilts).

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23 thoughts on “Liberated Basket Medallion Quilt-a-Long — Log Cabin Border”

  1. Cecile says:
    August 1, 2016 at 10:42 am

    Gorgeous border ! Congrats for this finish !

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  2. Wendy C. Reed says:
    August 1, 2016 at 10:44 am

    Absolutely perfect! It is hard to believe this piece was not conceived all at once. It just moves beautifully!

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  3. Jean says:
    August 1, 2016 at 11:00 am

    Looks great!

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  4. gayle says:
    August 1, 2016 at 11:43 am

    Excellent choice! The blocks are light and airy, and the perfect way to set off the sunlit garden feeling of the rest of the quilt!

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  5. sunny says:
    August 1, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    Oh my gosh – I love it!!

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  6. Cynthia says:
    August 1, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    Gorgeous!!! It’s just right – so cohesive with the center and first border – what a beautiful quilt in every way!

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  7. karenlogcabinquilter says:
    August 1, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    Love the look you came up with using the plaids. This looks very much like something you would create.

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  8. Diane Knott says:
    August 1, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    This is so pretty and what an impressive job you’ve done. I really like it!

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  9. Nancy says:
    August 1, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    Oh my gosh, Martha, your pineapple cabins are perfect for this quilt. All the elements work so well together. I especially like those narrow striped borders between the wider borders. Well done!

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  10. Béatrice says:
    August 1, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    OMG it’s absolutely gorgeous ! I LOVE.

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  11. Marie Christine says:
    August 2, 2016 at 4:59 am

    A nice more traditional than modern work, but it is gorgeous.

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  12. mickie says:
    August 2, 2016 at 6:18 am

    Very pretty! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

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  13. Cathy says:
    August 2, 2016 at 6:36 am

    Perfect border for your basket center. I can’t wait to see what you do with the Star theme. Hugs

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  14. Karen Martin says:
    August 2, 2016 at 8:37 am

    I absolutely love your pineapple border–perfect for the rest of your medallion. I’m sure they were an enormous amount of work, but so worth it–lovely!

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  15. Angie in SoCal says:
    August 2, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    The plaids make it a bit Gwennie. Although I can see you sewed them perfectly, the different plaids give a bit of wonky feel to it for me with all the movement. It looks exactly right for what else you have done! Love it!

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  16. LoriD says:
    August 2, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    It looks fantastic Martha! It is going to be a quilt unique to you and that’s in the Gwennie style! I can’t believe you made those lovely blocks without paper piecing!!

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  17. HILDA BAIRD says:
    August 2, 2016 at 4:36 pm

    This is wonderful – love all the plaids on a cream background!

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  18. Katy S says:
    August 2, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    This is gorgeous! Just amazing!

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  19. Susan says:
    August 2, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    I don’t care if it’s liberated or not, it’s GORGEOUS! It’s exactly the kind of quilt it ought to be. =)

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  20. Dolores says:
    August 6, 2016 at 6:28 am

    I really, really love this – the colours you used, and especially the basket. Care to share the pattern for the basket?

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    1. Martha says:
      August 12, 2016 at 5:43 pm

      Thanks you, Dolores — I’ll include the basket in the next post about this quilt.

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  21. Debra says:
    August 7, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    WOW! Just amazing, all those little pieced logs in pineapple blocks!!! LOVE it!!! and the colors you’ve chosen!!

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  22. Marie Tymrak says:
    August 11, 2016 at 11:31 am

    I also LOVE this quilt, really, really love it!

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