Log Cabin Quilt Block Tutorial

While square blocks typically come to mind log cabin blocks can be square rectangular triangular diamond shaped twisted or even curved.

Log cabin quilt block tutorial.

Start assembling the block in the center with the two squares. As usual sew a 1 4 seam and press seams toward the darker fabric. Log cabin quilt block instructions. The rolls are usually made up of 30 or 40 strips that measure 2 1 2 in width and are cut from selvage to selvage about 42 long.

Both sizes were really fun to make. Next sew the top and bottom strips on. Jelly rolls make it a cinch to sew a scrap quilt made up of log cabin blocks. I used two different fabrics with a white background and red print.

I ve also included the fabric strip sizes you need to make a block finishing at 8 x 8. Last week s block was a churn dash block you can find the tutorial here. How to make a scrappy log cabin quilt block tutorial. The blocks popularity may have been connected to abraham lincoln because of his pioneer history and the american values of the era.

Traditional log cabin blocks would have lighter fabrics on one side and darker. The starting shape can be centered or anywhere else in the block. Jelly rolls are bundled rolls that are formed from pre cut strips of coordinated fabric. In the tutorial you ll see step by step photos similar to the ones in the video.

For one 14 square log cabin block cut your strips according to the picture below. To construct a 12 inch log cabin quilt block using only jelly rolls 1 make the center square by stitching two 2 1 2 x 4 1 2 inch strips together along the lengthwise edges to make a 4 inch finished size center square. The basic structure of this quilt block is a center shape surrounded by strips or logs. This week rachel from citrus and mint put together a great log cabin quilt block tutorial and cutting instructions for making a 6 x 6 and 12 x 12 traditional log cabin quilt block.