A: Dark, cut 1 ¾” x WOF = 2
From scraps of Dark Fabric, cut 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” = 3
B: Medium, cut 1 ¾” x WOF = 2
C: Light, cut 1 ¾” x WOF = 2
Use ¼” seam allowance always!
The Log Cabin block is great for a new quilter because it is easy to piece. There can be many different variations of the block just by switching fabrics around and playing with darks and lights. It is a great way to make a masterpiece out of your scraps too!
1. Start your center with your 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” cut square. Traditionally a red fabric was used representing the fireplace/hearth of the home.
2. Stitch the pieces together in order and iron seams out as you go (toward the piece you just sewed on). Note when to change fabric strips.
3. You can precut each “Log” to the right length, or you can take each strip and sew it to the block and trim the excess off with your rotary cutter.
4. Each log added to the center overlaps creating a design as you go.
5. Square up you finished block to about 9 ½” x 9 ½”
I found instructions online (yarnslave.com). They are WAY more specific! The measurements are for a larger block, so don’t mind those. Just follow the diagrams mainly.
From scraps of Dark Fabric, cut 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” = 3
B: Medium, cut 1 ¾” x WOF = 2
C: Light, cut 1 ¾” x WOF = 2
Use ¼” seam allowance always!
The Log Cabin block is great for a new quilter because it is easy to piece. There can be many different variations of the block just by switching fabrics around and playing with darks and lights. It is a great way to make a masterpiece out of your scraps too!
1. Start your center with your 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” cut square. Traditionally a red fabric was used representing the fireplace/hearth of the home.
2. Stitch the pieces together in order and iron seams out as you go (toward the piece you just sewed on). Note when to change fabric strips.
3. You can precut each “Log” to the right length, or you can take each strip and sew it to the block and trim the excess off with your rotary cutter.
4. Each log added to the center overlaps creating a design as you go.
5. Square up you finished block to about 9 ½” x 9 ½”
I found instructions online (yarnslave.com). They are WAY more specific! The measurements are for a larger block, so don’t mind those. Just follow the diagrams mainly.
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