This is really easy to do and can throw off your block size (and possibly make you curse like a sailor). If using the second method, one thing to watch for is over-trimming and accidentally shaving off too much. Instead of trimming the fabric strips into (near) exact sizes, you would simply add a new strip to the block and trim away the excess. This would be the most practical way to attach longer strips. If you’re using something like a jelly roll of fabric, you would want to use the second method which I call the add-and-trim method. Once attached, trim away the excess after adding each strip to the block. For the sake of this tutorial, I’m showing you exact measurements, but I recommend adding a little extra length to your strips when cutting them.
There are a couple of strip cutting methods for a Log Cabin Quilt Block. I’m also using five 10″ squares and piecing my strips because it’s a great way to use up fabric and it will never really show in a quilt.
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Want an ad-free, printable copy of this tutorial? Scroll to the bottom of this post for more details! How to Make a Perfect Log Cabin Quilt Block Supplies When we make quilts today using this pattern, we are then able to insert ourselves into that story. Knowing the history of the Log Cabin Quilt Block connects it back to the story of our nation. If the center was yellow it symbolized a light in the window for welcoming visitors.įolklore says that if a log cabin quilt with a black center was hanging on a clothesline, the home would be a stop on the Underground Railroad. If the center fabric was red it symbolized the hearth of the home. Traditional Log Cabin blocks would have lighter fabrics on one side and darker fabrics on the other. The blocks popularity may have been connected to Abraham Lincoln because of his pioneer history and the American values of the era. Like so many other quilt blocks, the Log Cabin Quilt Block became popular in the 1860s during the Civil War.
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If you have a hard time removing it, then try a larger needle or a lighter weight paper. (Freezer paper and standard printer paper being the hardest to remove.) Personally, I think the type of paper you use has more to do with how easy or hard it is to tear away. I use an 80/12 Microtex Sharp-usually it's already in my machine-with no problems. Many quilters swear by a 90/14 needle reasoning that it punches a bigger hole which makes it easier to remove the paper once the block is finished.
Wash your quilt after it's finished to remove it so that it doesn't attract critters.Ĭlick here to learn more about starching. With starched fabric, I find I iron only after stitching a complete round of 4 logs.ĭon't forget starch is a food product. The main benefit is you are able fingerpress and avoid all those ups and downs to the ironing board. If you need help printing this page, you'll find it here.Įven though we're piecing on a foundation, there are still a couple of things you can do to make the process more enjoyable.
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