Scrap Cabin Sew-Along
Happy Scrappy!
Do I hear your scraps calling? Or is it that low volume fabric stack you’ve been saving forever that is begging to become part of a Scrap Cabin quilt? Log Cabins always makes us smile, don’t they? Come join the fun online this January!
Fuss-free, efficient scrap-sewing method. No tedious pre-trimming strips to precise widths and lengths. The PDF Pattern includes tips for creating a calm, analogous version or a feisty complementary rendition!
5 weeks, starting January 1st.
Join us by subscribing to the sew-along and following #ScrapCabinQuilt on Instagram. We’ll also be experiencing with connecting on Substack this time along. Your shared sew-along photos qualify you to win prizes along the way.
You can sew-along, whatever your pace!
the Quilt
This pattern developed once upon a time out of that New Year clean-and-tidy energy. I totally believe in sewing my scraps, not only because it’s economical, but also because it brings me so much joy. It’s just amazing what you can make from a pile of cast offs, even when they’re not all favorite fabrics. String scraps are the long, thin scraps that proliferate particularly rapidly. This entire quilt is made up of such scraps - no background fabric yardage required. Whether you have loads of scraps or a modest basket full, sewing a Scrap Cabin quilt is a fabulous way to kick off your quilty new year!
Throw size: 66” x 66” or Baby size: 30” x 30”
Analogous Scrap Cabin QUILT
the blue and purple “Crocus” version that started it all
Complementary Scrap Cabin blocks
the feisty color study that invites your scraps to play
Got THIN Scraps? This pattern will eat them up! The border uses a load of 1.5” wide string scraps to brilliant effect. After sewing the easy-peasy log cabin blocks, you’ll really make a dent in those thin, string scraps when you sew the lacy, peaks and valleys border. Yay!
the Supplies
Scrap Cabin is a scrap quilt, which makes the supplies list less relevant. If you have a generous scrap collection, you can sew a throw quilt made up of just 2 main colors, like my original blue and purple Crocus quilt. Maybe, like I did, you’ll target a scrap color that is outgrowing its scrap bin! If you are a little scrap poor, go for the more colorful version of Scrap Cabin! That’s what I’m sewing this time too. With this version, each Scrap Cabin Cluster features two contrasting colors and you don’t have to have a lot of scraps in any one color.
Here are some pointers for the fabrics. Full details are included in the pattern.
Fabrics for Throw Size
Blocks: equal amount of light and dark value scraps
Borders: 1.5” strips, at least 14” long, in light and dark values
Binding: 1/2 yard
Backing: 4 yards
the Schedule
Relevant Blog Posts thus far:
Weekly Prizes!
Guess who’s sponsoring our prizes? Tales of Cloth! Stitching with friends is great fun; stitching with prizes is even better! Share your Scrap Cabin quilt progress on Instagram or on Substack (details to follow) throughout the stitch-along for a chance to win weekly prizes from Tales of Cloth. You don't have to keep up with our schedule to win. Stitch at your happy pace and enjoy!
Each week of our sew-along, one lucky participant will win a Red Sky at Night eBook by Tales of Cloth. Red Sky at Night is a sampler quilt designed for easy progress. The collection of 62 beautiful Machine pieced and EPP blocks focuses on easy, batched construction.
That’s FIVE lucky winners!
And, guess what? These are digital patterns so everyone is included. Giveaways open worldwide! Be sure to follow @TalesofCloth to be eligible to win.
Winners will be announced weekly in the sew-along newsletter. I’ll contact you via Instagram or Substack messaging to arrange for prize delivery.
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Every photo is another chance to win!
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