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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Abundance PDF Pattern Gift-Away!

If there were one traditional pattern I could go back to again and again and again and never make the same thing twice, I think that pattern might just be a Log Cabin.

I love strong geometric designs along with the ability to use up a bunch of random scraps and Log Cabin quilts just check all of my boxes!

I named this quilt ‘Abundance’ due to the massive amounts of scraps I used while making the main blocks, sawtooth sashings, and the border blocks.

I focused mainly on using strips from my string buckets!

Those scrappy strings and narrow strips?

They are perfect for this project!

This pattern assumes that the maker has some experience with foundation paper piecing and following a foundation paper piecing template.

Yes, there is a Grinch in this block!

Along with my love of Log Cabins, comes my passion for foundation paper piecing which results in not only perfectly perfect blocks, but I can dig into my string bins and not have to cut individual skinny strips in odd measurements to make these blocks work.


The curved appearance of the Abundance blocks is due to the strips on the neutral side of the block being narrower than those on the colored side, resulting in an off-center block that adds a slightly scalloped design to the whole quilt layout.


The sawtooth sashings used many of the saved triangles from doing stitch & flip snowball corners on previous projects. I was thrilled to have a project that would sew up all of those precious saved cut off corners.

Scour your scrap stash and see what you can use as far as small pieces, saved triangles, and saved strips goes.


Unfortunately - or is it FORTUNATELY? 

This quilt did not make a dent, so I guess I will have to keep sewing!


Scrappy back for the win!

Like all quilters who have been engaged in fabric acquisition for 40+ years - I have fabric I KNOW I never bought.  LOL! Or some that I will never admit to, anyway.

Quilts like this are perfectly at home with a super scrappy backing as a way to use up those large prints, especially ones that are directional that you know you just can't cut small enough.  Let them shine on the back!


Abundance was machine quilted in an edge-to-edge design called Golden Curls by Apricot Moon Designs.


I bound the quilt with periwinkle 2’’ cut strips for a double-fold binding that finishes at 1/4'’.


Log Cabin Love!

If you love log cabin quilts you will also love the simple scrappy paper piecing of the gently curved appearance of these blocks! 100% foundation paper pieced for scrappy perfection! Printable paper templates included.

This pattern assumes that the maker has some experience with foundation paper piecing and following a foundation paper piecing template.

Quilt Size: 90’’ X 90’’

The PDF pattern for Abundance is currently marked 25% off in the digital pattern section of the Quiltville Store - No Coupon Needed.  On sale through 8/31/25, Hurry!

And yes - there is a Gift-Away!


I'll be drawing for two winners who will each receive an Abundance PDF pattern from me and a Notable Neutrals roll from  Cotton to Quilts.

We'll draw for our winners on Wednesday 8/27/25.



Good luck, everyone!


There are still some spaces available in our Morocco trip coming up in January.  Such a great time of year to go somewhere warm when the weather is just ick at home!

I'm looking forward to spending my birthday while we are in Morocco as well!

I'd love to have you join me.  Yes - hubbies, friends, adult children are welcome and they don't have to be quilters - just like hanging out with quilters!

Because - we are pretty cool after all!

These last few spots will go quickly, so don't wait!

Check out our current line up of fabulous destinations HERE and come with me!


I adore this vintage Log Cabin quilt also made with an abundance of scraps - very few lights.

I love the friendships that are made through our love of quilting!

Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone!

 

13 comments:

  1. Thank you for the chance to win! I see I'm the first entry, small chance, oh well.
    Have you ever been in a funk? That was me yesterday, didn't do a blessed thing. No sewing . Just folding laundry.
    It's been hot hot here past few days.
    I love Abundance... I need more phone books. I only have 1 small one. I've yet to make a log cabin quilt, so this will be a first. Thank you for the pattern sale. I'm off to purchase it.
    Have a Sparkling day
    Blessings 🙏❤️

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    1. Debra, If you have investments and receive those yearly -you need to vote for- booklets- they work just as good as the ever disappearing phone books. Check them out, there may be someone that can help with them if you don't get them.

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  2. The sawtooth border on each block makes it really special-over the top!

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  3. Anonymous10:16 AM EDT

    Hi Bonnie. Thank you for your generous chance to win. I just love the Abundance fabrics. I'm currently working on a queen size Geese in the Cabin and like you said, not even making a dent in my stash. But I am at least using son's fabric that I've been hoarding for about 20 years. Yikes, did I just say that ?

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  4. Anonymous10:18 AM EDT

    Log cabins are some of my favorites. I need to sew more and add this one to my list! Faye G

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  5. Anonymous2:40 PM EDT

    Can this be used for a bed quilt. Seems it would be very heavy. Thank you.

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  6. Log cabins have always been a favorite of mine as well. I've made many and am using strings too. I love the sawtooth sashing and will have to figure out how to do a bunch of them - Lord knows I have a bunch of cut offs from many bindings. 40 plus years for me too. You problaly didn't buy some of the fabrics because they ended up on your porch in a bag at some point donated by a loving friend! I've had a few of those myself. I just ordered a pillowcase from Spoonflower of your fabric in white on black. Since I don't know 12 quilting friends willing to make the trip to your retreat center, I'll have to satisfy myself sleeping on your fabric! Thanks for all the scrappy things you do. I love your style. Traveled with you to Ireland last year!

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  7. Anonymous3:53 PM EDT

    LOL, I still have some of that sewing machine fabric that you used on the back.

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  8. Such a pretty quilt! I agree with you, in that you could make only Log Cabin (or variations) of them for the rest of your life & never make the same one twice. I have all of the Creative Grids Trim tool rulers for them, so whenever I'm in a mood to experiment with something I'll grab one of those & a scrap box! HA! We are just trying to make it through the week... so far it's been pretty good.
    Have a good evening & happy stitching! :-)

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  9. Anonymous10:01 PM EDT

    I am so excited to start!!!!
    drsaowens@gmail.com

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  10. Annemarie Smithers3:00 AM EDT

    Where would I buy the paper for the sawtooth triangles? I live in Australia. Also would it be possible to qualify for a free downloadable pattern for the Abundance Pattern only and no cotton material?

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  11. Karen Wolf7:59 AM EDT

    Yay, I’m so glad that Abundance is available now. It’s time to start sorting thru all those bins of scraps. That will be my TV hand sewing project for a while, lol.

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  12. Anonymous10:51 AM EDT

    Thanks for the opportunity to win something so useful and lovely. that Morrocan trip looks tempting too

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