The Cozy Campfire Quilt, a Modern Log Cabin Designed by Suzy Williams

Angela Walters reminisces about her days in the Girl Scouts while making the Campfire Quilt , a modern Log Cabin quilt pattern designed by the one and only Suzy Williams of Suzy Quilts.
Want to make this modern Log Cabin quilt yourself? Find the links below to get the individual pattern OR kit (pattern + fabric). 👇
Pattern: bluprnt.co/CampfirePattern
Kit: bluprnt.co/CampfireKit
Then, be sure to tune into a LIVE Q&A with Suzy Williams tomorrow, June 6, at 8 pm ET over on the Bluprint KZbin Channel. RSVP now @ • LIVE Chat with Suzy Wi...
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[@paulfrels3590]

What I love about your quilts, is that they aren’t icky Holly Hobby, Super Flowery . Mostly modern and geometric. I’d Very much like to see some Non Blue quilts. I personally love Reds

[@JulieAnneStCyr]

As a Canadian Brownie leader, a Campfire Quilt really appeals to me! Girl Guides of Canada's signature colour is blue and the Brownie's branch colour is orange, so this one is definitely calling my name! Maybe I'll have time to put a quilt together after I finish hand sewing these badges and crests onto my camp blanket!

[@justme9818]

Oh my goodness... How does anyone have the patience for this particular craftwork? I'm not being at all critical, I just can't imagine being able to sit down to this much work.... Especially at midnight! Are quilters the most patient people on the planet? (Or am I missing something?!) Serious respect to all of you who do this!

[@kimmiller8255]

It's so good to see you agian. Its amazing how you can give me the confidence to try fmq just by watching your shows. You are my hero. Keep the shows coming.

[@mrharpsi]

I love how this one turned out ! Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for all the tips and wonderful inspiration !

[@urbanhomesteadingchannel1813]

I found this at the perfect time! My sister's scrap bin was overflowing. Like seriously this 44 gallon bin had scraps falling on the floor! So I graciously (stupidly) offered to bring the scraps home and see what I can create out of the chaos. She has tons of strips! I now know what I'm doing with them 😍 thank you for all your videos.

[@momgrandma5496]

In the 80s, my daughter was a top seller of Girl Scout cookies, only because we walked around the center of town and hit all the businesses. Then we had to deliver all those cookies. (%) Just another devoted Mom and Girl Scout leader developing future leaders. The quilt is striking with the background strips in between the colored ones, great tip about crossing over into the strip sections for the quilting.

[@diannkittok1629]

Today I made the quilt out of some 2.5 inch strips and for the first time ever I machine free motion quilted it. There is a definite rhythm that needs to be found and I have yet to find mine but in time I’m hopeful. Thanks for all the designs and guidance you offer.

[@cassiew.3491]

Aaaah!! The Brownie uniform!! Brings back memories for me! Those orange sock tassels were my favorite part. 😂🤷‍♀️ This quilt is on my list to do! As always, thanks for a other great video, Angela! 💗

[@danalee7405]

So glad to see you again. I was going thru withdrawal without a new video. Angela, I need to say THANK YOU! I was piling up pieced quilt tops (which I love to do), but was afraid to FMQ them. However, since watching you, you have given me the confidence to try-it (Try-it - also the name of a young Daisy Girls Scouts activities for a badge). I am so excited that I can actually do it. I too am a former Girl Scout and a former Girl Scout Leader - those cookies are addictive and the money from the sales pay for the troop to do activities. They are the only thing that the girls can use to raise money. Anyway, quilt on and eat more Girl Scout Cookies

[@pammcdowell8635]

I love watching The Midnight Quilt Show!!! You are so funny!!

[@mikez6934]

Hi ! I love your quilts, and I love your approach to quilting. ..it gives me confidence that I can do it too!! You have a very relaxed attitude to quilting. ..I can relate with the quiet home everyone asleep... Violet. ....Fiji

[@lindadaniels6055]

I don't usually like this type of quilt but I can't help but love this one! Great job, thank you for the tutorial! 👍

[@belyndamulloy33]

Beautiful! Loved the quilting!!

[@SierraSadie1]

Pretty. Love all the different quilting designs - great idea!

[@barbarakonkle2090]

Thank you so much for doing this pattern!!! I just bought it but did Mod Mountains first. Now that I am done I am really wanting to jump back to this amazing quilt! Loved seeing it come together!

[@NannaLiz]

WOW! At first I thought the colors were not for me, but when I saw the final product, it looked super! I have a funny Girl Scout story. Many years ago, I was a co-leader in our troop and my daughter was a super cookie seller, too She had some help, though. We lived in a neighborhood where there were quite a few pro football players and they would buy 10-12 boxes at a time. My daughter told them that they could freeze the cookies since they bought so many, but they would tell her..."No, we'll eat them right away!"

[@susanegan2978]

I love this one, The colors are reminiscent of France and It is so easy to do. Thanks for sharing.

[@amylynn1345]

I love this quilt! And Suzy is fabulous....love her class too! I would love to make a smaller version for a boy baby quilt! ❤️

[@bnyzhny]

Luuuove this mod design! Thank you 🥰👏

[@goldensmamma]

Welcome back we all missed you ! I like that quilt

[@sefica88]

I just want to say thank you! I’ve always wanted to try quilting but everything just looks so old fashioned to me or too complex. I just made my very first quilt top following your directions and it turned out beautiful. I love the modern look of the quilt.

[@twotallstitchers]

Love hearing you talk about your Girl Scout experience (from another Girl Scout). If I was in your area, I’d bring my girls in to your shop to learn from you how to run a business - you could run a great workshop for the older girls!

[@stuckinstitches]

Love everything you do snd your sense of humor!

[@FelineOcelotLady]

The colors are excellent!

[@denisestilling2810]

Nice job...the quilting made this quilt unique.

[@stephiepeterson]

I think this is a great quilt. Love the colors and design, as well as your teaching!

[@teresah4972]

Love love love this!!!

[@ramonaalfonso3202]

LOVE THE QUILT!.THANK YOU 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bteesparsen6037]

I am a new subscriber and am truly enjoying your videos. I am somewhat new to quilting, I took a class a few years ago at a quilt shop I had just found and then they closed their doors for retirement, I am happy for them and now for myself since I came across your videos. So many videos to watch, good night, looking forward to the next exciting video. p.s. watched the video with Chloe, she is so darn adorable.

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Lovely quilt! ❤️

[@dianelefever3961]

I can't get enough of your vids. My eyes are in backwards. I prob watched 50 of them this past weekend. Yeah Angela

[@1marpha]

Love this quilt & your easy/breezy way of teaching. New Bluprint subscriber so I’m gonna stock up on you classes💕

[@denisebarker9288]

Just beautiful 🥰

[@lifeofaimee6259]

I love the quilting!

[@annerankin1191]

You have been so busy that I thought it would be a while before another video! This is a lovely surprise!!! Beautiful quilt! 💕

[@maimieabrego94]

I just finished this quilt kit purchased 3 years ago. I have both colorways - dawn and dusk. Really simple, but I was shocked at the threads of the fabric shredding. The quilt is a really nice size too. I have 3 other kits you designed still to make. I purchased too many!!

[@quincyashton]

Where did you find the quilt kit?

[@maimieabrego94]

@@quincyashton I bought both kits from Bluprint when they had the clearance sale.

[@quincyashton]

@@maimieabrego94 That's very lucky! It looks like BluPrint no longer exists and I can't find the kits or patterns anywhere. 🥺

[@jennifera9071]

It's gorgeous! I miss being a scout. A lot of the Cadets use sewing for their silver award service project.

[@jennifermaddock4382]

What a great quilt. My sister and I were both in Brownies and one time my Mom volunteered to help. Her job was to teach the girls how to sew on buttons and she had to fail my sister because she did such a bad job. My sister is still slightly traumatized :) BTW, if you precut the logs to size before sewing them on, they won't stretch out. A bit of extra time at the cutting stage will save a lot of grief at the end. TFS.

[@aos6545]

Love your quilt and your show!

[@manumanumanu975]

Thanks, Angela! You're so nice! Good night from Italy :)

[@peggy472]

I liked the text on your old photo that said "I'd rather be quilting". I made me think of a quilting friend. Her name is Ida. She has a long arm quilting business. Guess what she named it? Ida rather be quilting!

[@ddcrowley]

Ha! I love that!

[@SmittenKitten.]

I love Suzy's work. It's so modern and un-boring. I was a Girl Scout, too, but didn't sell the same volume of cookies as you did. I feel like I've eaten a truckload of their cookies, though...

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Lol, maybe I ate as many as I sold 😊

[@SmittenKitten.]

@@AngelaWaltersfmq I remember hiding boxes of Thin Mints under my bed so that I had them all to myself... I might or -might not- do that these days, too... Hehehe...

[@EVSimmonds]

love watching you fmq you make it look sooooo easy. It is very relaxing to watch. watching from australia.

[@Jean-mc8vj]

I love this quilt

[@babszollak2512]

Oh my gosh, I love this quilt! I have been meaning to make it. I am so happy you choose to make this one. Thank you so much. I love seeing more simple modern quilts and how to quilt them.

[@Sandramariadefaria]

I love these colors

[@denisepineda1788]

That is a great quilt! Thanks

[@nmayor8290]

I love this design, so simple and beautiful. This is the fourth video I watch from you and I’m stuck on when you out the batting. It seems like you go dome putting the pieces together to quilting it. I’m sure I’m missing some steps, but after the fourth video from this channel I’m at a loss.

[@angelacreasey5156]

Please please please put in a list of what you need for each quilt and what size to cut the squares for people that don't or can't download love your show

[@stephiepeterson]

I would love to see you turn a corner with that herringbone design. I have a hard time with that. Thanks! This is such a good way to practice some of your border designs from your last challenge!

[@cccarle]

I looooove this one!!! I want to make this immediately!

[@mariaoliva2465]

Beautiful👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ycbblkles]

Love this quilt! Also noticed my friend's quilt behind you from QuiltCon-Debra Jalbert-who will be teaching next year. 😍

[@gouriidate3373]

I like ur work.. I impressed... Thank u

[@Sandramariadefaria]

I love this pattern. I wonder if I could keep on adding strips to it until it gets as big as a queen size quilt.

[@deboraharmstrong3002]

THIN MINTS FOREVER!!

[@MomAsol]

Beautiful quilt

[@sewnsewing]

You're good at it. I'll take a good look. I'll watch another video

[@antoniomatthew2234]

Really appreciate the fact that you used different quilting patterns; definitely helps me with options for when it's time for me to quilt my project. I did have a question about the binding and batting portions since those parts are always skipped. I've never done a binding before and my first quilt project is currently expected to roughly be 4yds x 4yds. (I know, a lot to do for a first project) however i just want to be prepared for those steps as the batting isn't long enough and I will eventually have to sew the pieces together. Wanted to know if you have any tips or if you could make a how to on these portions. Thanks a million!

[@shfrederick1]

This is all new to me. Your quilting is beautiful! I could not find the pattern. Ended up at Alphagraphics.

[@josephinelamalice7671]

Wow that is huge and awesome.wonder what it would like if it was Scrappy.? XOXO

[@stephanniemetz3610]

Sew fun!❤️

[@withrowjeanette5787]

What color of thread did you use. It blended so well. But, you always make it so beautiful. Thank you

[@rhodajohnson7126]

I too was a Girl Scout as was my daughter. We always sold over 1000 boxes of cookies each year. That’s how my daughter always got to go to camp! Love this quilt. I have a question for you and Suzi: how do you get color that “bled” out? Like if the navy in this quilt bled onto the white, how would you get it out? ( my color catchers didn’t catch it all) 😩

[@Loriann3616]

Hi Angela, I notice you don't pre-wash your fabric. When you wash your quilts with dark and light fabric the first few times do you use the color catchers? Thank you! hugs!!!

[@LTDQuilting]

You are cracking me up with that tiny little square up ruler! Lol! A bigger one might have been helpful... :)

[@jfgatti]

Beautiful, do you ever sell your quilts? Also, does your sewing machine make the quilting patterns for you?

[@davidhensley76]

This is a terrific video. Is there a campfire all-over pattern that a longarm machine could do?

[@michellerennepowar2773]

Suzy how do you get your inspiration for your quilt patterns? I love this quilt pattern.

[@lauriemyers3]

Omg I love you! You never cease to make me laugh! I LOVE Suzy! Oh… Are you wearing a mouth gear in that picture?

[@patti9695]

Hi, i love your work and the way you teach . I had a doubt, how did you sew a diagonal

[@lynnquast9205]

I love watching your videos and have made a couple of your quilts with modifications to meet my needs but usually don’t quilt them myself. I would love to as watching you is an inspiration. Do you use a machine with a stitch regulator?

[@TheDrsanakhan]

I'm a first time quilter and this one seems easy enough but I wanna know how much fabric would I need for a full sized quilt obviously I dont have any scraps of any material so I gotta start from scratch any help would be good I picked out about 5 fabric with borders in the print to make it easier

[@changliu7816]

What kind of iron do you like the best? I’m looking for recommendations. Thank you very much.

[@sarahcontento9516]

Hi, I've been watching you for a while and have just started learning how to quilt even though I have been sewing for over 20 years. I am having a bit of trouble getting free motion quilting down. How long did it take you to get your eye, hand and speed coordination down and do you have any tips for me?

[@avh001]

This reminds me of the Gees Bend quilts

[@MzCR73]

Hi Angela! I love your videos and have learned so much from you. What kind of machine do you use for quilting? Is it the same machine you use for piecing, too? And what is the foot called? Thank you!

[@leticia-rl7yj]

Hi Angela do you not quilt from the center out? I love you tutorials

[@brendaryan306]

Do you baste your quilt sandwich? I couldn't see it in the video. I love this modern design. Thanks Angela

[@karenmeier704]

I was also the highest cookie seller in my Girl Scout troop.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Lol, we would have been girl scout besties

[@loisweimer6832]

What iron are using.... Love the quilt

[@talatnaeema2010]

wow

[@Creating.in.hibernation]

How to make quilts look fancy with simple block patterns? I’ve just made my first quilt but as I have (FOUR) sewing machines I haven’t actually quilted it… tips on quilting with a sewing machine? Do I need a specific foot? xx

[@DH-qz2so]

If you are free motion quilting, you can use a darning foot that came with your machine or purchase a generic Free Motion foot at a sewing/quilt shop. Turn stitch length to ZERO, and put your feed dogs down. You could also do regular stitching and do just straight lines or a grid on your quilt...or stitch in the ditch.

[@Creating.in.hibernation]

D H thank you! Really helpful :)

[@elizabethmika5090]

You make me laugh - My granddaughter was just recognized for being the 8th top cookie seller in the state of Minnesota with over 3,000 boxes. Keep me smiling - thank you for all you do.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Your granddaughter is amazing!! It was much easier back in the day when we could go door to door 😀

[@sewingbobinepatch391]

Hello, I'm french so sorry for the englishmistakes 🤯. I want to start quilting with my machine. Before, i made handquilting and i was using temporary adhesive to keep the 3 pieces together. I was wondering if i need temporary adhesive too for the quilting machine or if the adhesive won't dirty the needle.... 🙄 How do you keep the 3 pieces together? Thanks for your answer 🧵🧵❤ Aurore PS: I LOVE WHAT YOU'RE DOING !!! 😍 Kisses form French ✨

[@ingridmatthews6627]

No sewing badge? You should demand a do-over! 😄😄😄

[@billieparish9457]

Ingrid Matthews I used to be a leader....I’d be happy to sign off on that badge...🥳

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yes!!!! A MQS badge...I love it!

[@tracyeckhardt6817]

Do you use your walking foot to piece?

[@terrynicholson5214]

What kind of lining and inside material do you use to finish it?

[@stinki97128]

This question is for u Angela. I love ur mini iron.... what brand is it?

[@amygadapee9730]

It's a Steamfast, I have the same one. Its a great little travel iron. www.walmart.com/ip/Steamfast-SF-727-Travel-Mini-Steam-Iron/186719139

[@anneyoung1011]

Do you glue based your layers

[@little1942]

It’s funny, sometimes a see a quilt that just doesn’t spark my fancy, but then I see you put it together and discover that I like it after all. Are you actually putting “spells” on us during your “magic” episodes?! Or am I just getting drunk on your wine? (I hope you know, I’m just kidding. Lol 😂)

[@louandrews5584]

Little 1 there’s no wine here, it’s quilting juice. Hic *grins*. 🥴🧵🍷

[@robind8155]

Angela, are you using superior top stitch needle?

[@ballnstitch2383]

Would it look ok to make this using pattern fabric rather than solids? Can the be random or should you mix with solid fabric?

[@DH-qz2so]

I think it would look fine! The solids give it a more modern look...I'd try a small square and see how you like it...if you don't, you can make it into a hotpad!

[@pambrennaman5181]

It looks like a 5" square in the middle, but how wide are your white strips and how wide are your colored strips?

[@brookeeschuk5602]

What do you use to baste your quilt?

[@evahudson6128]

Do you really get the quilt cut out, sewn and quilted in one night? Surely it must take longer, I do hope so as if not I'll never manage one in that time frame. You make amazing quilts, I love them all and I think your personality is fab. Eva UK x

[@bonnieleazer6499]

I guess I'm more of a piecer than a quilter so do you have a "go to" place for your quilting patterns?

[@martyglo7]

Try M*QC KZbin Tutorials. Jenny Doan does a new quilt every Friday.

[@emilyrames8479]

Do you mean patterns for quilt tops? Or more like the designs for quilting itself once your quilt sandwich is put together? There are loads of free quilt patterns online in pdf format. Like the other commenter said Missouri Star is great, most of their patterns are easy enough that you may not need a printed/pdf pattern at all. I also love Robert Kaufman’s website for their amazing selection of free patterns with a very comprehensive search function for size/style.

[@wandabaker2653]

H I Angela I made this quilt but I’m not sure what to use for the backing. What did you use.?

[@rebekkavenoy6951]

New drinking game. Take a shot every time she says log cabin 😂