Today is my turn at the Log Cabin blog hop showcasing Island Batik fabrics from fall 2019. Each of us were given a half-yard bundle of one of the new lines. My collection is Sunset Blooms, a signature collection by Kathy Engle for Whirligig Designs. Sunset Blooms should be available in shops now. Carol Moellers is also featuring Sunset Blooms today. Don’t forget to visit her blog.
Disclosure: The fabric for this quilt was provided by Island Batik, the batting by Hobbs batting and thread by Aurifil threads as part of the Island Batik Ambassador program.
With rich purples and teals, and warm gold, there are so many ways to use this collection. Winding River uses a modified curved log cabin block. Rotating the blocks and alternating the colors gives the illusion of a winding road or a winding river.
This pattern uses four “colors” and for some of them I used a mix of fabrics with the same hue. I drafted the pattern using EQ8 and printed out the template for the block. I cut out the pieces, labeled them and organized them in piles. With the pieces organized, sewing the blocks was a breeze.
A design wall is very useful to make sure the blocks have the right colors and are the correct orientation. 
I auditioned a number of Aurifil threads from my collection. but used only the lightest gold (right) and the pale violet/purple (center).
I used Hobb’s 100% wool batting. It is very light and fluffy. It is just perfect for showing off your quilting. I quilted straight lines in the outside area and medium-sized pebbles in the middle. I wanted the tan/gold areas to recede to the back, and the purple and teals to come forward. I just quilted in the ditch around the purple and teal areas but I may take it back to the machine and quilt a few more lines. I feel it needs a bit more definition that just quilting the outlines.
Pattern: I am planning to publish a pattern for this quilt. I will have instructions for baby (40″ X 44″), lap (55″ X 55″) and twin (60″ X 88″) sizes. I should have a draft of the pattern ready sometime in mid-April since I have some travel and other commitments coming up in March. I am looking for a few pattern testers. If you are interested, please let me know in the comments or send me an email.
There are two giveaways.:
1. The Rafflecopter below is for a stack (10″ squares) and a strip set of Sunset Blooms, and is hosted by Island Batik. This runs till end of this week.
2. I will giveaway a bundle of 12 fat-eights of Sunset Blooms. For my giveaway, leave a comment on this post and follow me on Instagram @storiedquilts314. This giveaway runs till March 4th. I will pick a winner on March 5th.
Love the curves created with these log cabin blocks!
Amazing movement
This is a great finish. The quilting definitely defines the design, I don’t think I would quilt anymore.
Wow this quilt is stunning. It really showcases the fabrics beautifully. I just love the movement here.
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WOW! What an awesome quilt design! I love the movement in this quilt. So beautiful. Thank you for your giveaway.
Very different log cabin quilt, I like it.
Your quilt, Winding River, shows off the fabric and the versatility of the log cabin block. I love what you did with it.
Amazing quilt. Love the colors
Wow! this variation of the log cabin block is amazing! it looks so great with these fabrics.
Wow! This quilt really shows off your creative side! I love a design with movement and this one really rocks the boat! It’s so beautiful. I am a new follower of yours on IG, plus follow your blog on Bloglovin’.
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What a beautiful quilt! It is amazing that log cabins can be so versatile.
Wow! That is a fantastic quilt. I’m so impressed with your creativity. That’s must have been a lot work! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful flowing transition of colors..Very inspiring …
Perfect for making those delicious batiks sing!
Gorgeous quilt–love the little bubbly circle quilting–adds so much..I don’t do instagram, but wanted to express my admiration for your quilt and that fabric is really gorgeous…
Wat to step out of the box love the movement in this quilt not what I would think of for a log cabin, beautiful
What a great take on the log cabin block! Thanks for sharing.
I love your quilt. This will be an awesome pattern to try. Thanks for sharing
I love this! Such a clever design!!
Wow, that looks so complex! You did a great job with this. Thank you.
Such a beautiful quilt! Love the colors and the movement of the “rivers.” Your quilting is perfect. Yum!
Stunning! I love it! Great job!
Wow diffrent very cool tyty for sharing. ..happyness04431@yahoo.com
This is a stunning design. Awesome!
What a beautiful, unique quilt!
Hi Vasudha! The name of your quilt is just perfect and I love this design. LOVE IT!! You have to be beyond happy with it – it’s gorgeous. I love seeing your designs come to life – you are so talented. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
P.S. Thanks for linking up for TGIFF! ~smile~ Roseanne
This is an amazing quilt especially with this collection! So much movement!
I’d love to volunteer as a tester for you.
😄 Carol
Your quilt is a stunning take on a log cabin pattern. Thank you.
Wow, this is absolutely stunning! I love the winding river, that visual really comes through and the color contrast is breathtaking. Really, really lovely!
This is stunning and will be a terrific pattern. Hooray!! I love the back too.
I love your quilt. Great use of the fabric. It does remind me of a flowing river.
Great pattern. I like the “winding” of the pattern. If you still need testers, I’d be happy to help out.
Seeing how you laid out the quilt was really interesting. Thanks for showing the in-progress picture.
Awesome quilt! I love the movement in it.
I love, love, love this quilt… looks like a Bargello, but with logs!!!!
I would love to be a pattern tester if you still need someone. Cshelleyqbq (at) gmail (dot) com.
Thanks for the opportunity to win fabric!!!!
This is a beautiful quilt.
Great quilt. Love the movement. I follow on IG.
I love this River! the colors are gorgeous & I’ve never seen anything with so much movement. Please contact me when the pattern is for sale – I definitely want to buy it.
I love the movement in this quilt, just BEAUTIFUL.Would be interested in this pattern.
Beautiful design, and pretty fabrics!
i can’t wait for a pattern! Vasudha, this is, once again, just so ingenious a design. I am fascinated by how you manipulate blocks and use math to come up with these breathtaking quilts of yours. And then, there’s your quilting – cue the choir!
Beautiful quilt and wonderful quilting!
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Love the curves you created, and I follow you on instagram.
Nice variation–has been fun to see all the versions!!
I love the way you used the log cabin blocks to make this fantastic design!
Oh my gosh – my heart leaped when I saw your quilt. It’s so beautiful.I love the lines and colors. Thanks for sharing this!
What an interesting design. Never seen log cabins quite like that. Very cool.
I think this is so gorgeous! Beautiful quilt!
Your quilt is stunning! I was amazed that this could be created with log cabin blocks.
Wow, great movement!