Log Cabin Progress

 I've been busy sewing more Log Cabin blocks this week.  This was my progress when I last posted.

These five blocks have been completed.

 At that point I was all out of strips and had to cut some more.

I cut, sorted, and bagged the remaining fabric I had on hand for this project.

Off I went to sew some more!

It looks like I am going to end up with a total of nine blocks.

Click here for a link to the easy tutorial: Quilt Block Classics ~ Log Cabin Block

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Jennifer Thomas

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Log Cabin Quilts Unlimited

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This book is softcover, in very good condition. Color photos and black and white diagrams. 144 pages. Copyright 2004. 

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Jennifer Thomas

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Quilt Block Classics - Log Cabin Block and Tutorial

Hello, and welcome to the Log Cabin Quilt Block Classics tutorial.   We'll be exploring the classic log cabin quilt block, learning a little about it's history, and sewing a 12" sample block.

Log Cabin Quilt Block

If you've been quilting for any time at all, you've probably seen or sewn a Log Cabin block.  There are many, many versions of this block.  Some are skinny, some are wonky, some are modern, but all originate from the classic Log Cabin block.  The Log Cabin block starts with a center square and builds out and around from the center with "logs" of fabric.  The center square is traditionally red, to represent the hearth of the cabin.  The block is normally constructed with one half of the fabrics in a dark value and the other half of the fabric in a light value, split diagonally, across the block.  This allows the quilter to create a large variety of quilt patterns, all using the same, basic block.  

I'm not sure how "printable" this image is here, from the blog, but this is a Log Cabin coloring page using the same block layout we're sewing today.  For more free and downloadable quilt coloring pages, sign up for my newsletter.  There is a sign up form on the right hand side of my blog and also at the bottom of this post. 

Now, let's sew the Log Cabin block!

I went to my stash for the fabrics used in my block.  Log Cabin is an excellent stash busting scrap quilt block.  You will need a red or pink fabric for the center square, six light value fabrics, and six dark value fabrics.  

Cutting Info:
Red/Pink:
Cut 1 ea. 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" square A

Light Value Fabrics:  

      Cut 1 ea.  2" x 3-1/2" strip B

Cut 1 ea.  2" x 5" strip C

      Cut 1 ea.  2" x 6-1/2" strip D

Cut 1 ea.  2" x 8" strip E

     Cut 1 ea.  2" x 9-1/2" strip F

 Cut 1 ea.  2" x 11" strip G

Dark Value Fabrics:
 Cut 1 ea.  2" x 5" strip C
       Cut 1 ea.  2" x 6-1/2" strip D
Cut 1 ea.  2" x 8" strip E
      Cut 1 ea.  2" x 9-1/2" strip F
 Cut 1 ea.  2" x 11" strip G
       Cut 1 ea.  2" x 12-1/2" strip H

Here we sew!

Sew one Light 2" x 3-1/2" strip B to the Red/Pink 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" square A.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Light 2" x 5" strip C to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Dark 2" x 5" strip C to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Dark 2" x 6-1/2" strip D to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Light 2" x 6-1/2" strip D to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Light 2" x 8" strip E to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Dark 2" x 8" strip E to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Dark 2" x 9-1/2" strip F to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Light 2" x 9-1/2" strip F to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Light 2" x 11" strip G to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Dark 2" x 11" strip G to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Dark 2" x 12-1/2" strip H to this side of the block.

Your Log Cabin block is complete!  Sew a few and play with them.  Turn the blocks in different directions and see the beautiful results you can create with a few simple blocks.

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today!

Jennifer Thomas

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Cutting Log Cabin Strips

I like the way this Log Cabin block came out so much, that I'm making some more.  

First, I had an ironing board disaster.  The metal part of my ironing board was so old that it actually snapped in half.  I was pretty surprised - I didn't know that could happen.  My husband offered to weld it, but I opted to just get a new one.  The new one has a bright blue and white chevron pattern on the cover (see above).  That is quite a change from my old stained and torn muslin cover.  I wonder how long it will look this pretty.

I had just enough time to cut strips for four more blocks.  I sorted them by size and value into little zip lock baggies. This should help to keep them from getting mixed up.  I have a few other projects in the works, so it could be a while before I find time to sew the blocks. 

Here's one of the fabrics, cut into a strip.  Isn't it an interesting pattern?  These fabrics all came from a jelly roll, so they coordinate nicely.  I hope to finish writing the tutorial for this block and post it soon.

Have you sewn any Log Cabin quilts?  Leave a comment below.

Have a wonderful day!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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