Log Cabin Quilt Block Tutorial

The basic structure of this quilt block is a center shape surrounded by strips or logs.

Log cabin quilt block tutorial.

Jelly rolls make it a cinch to sew a scrap quilt made up of log cabin blocks. Jelly rolls are bundled rolls that are formed from pre cut strips of coordinated fabric. 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. Start assembling the block in the center with the two squares.

In the tutorial you ll see step by step photos similar to the ones in the video. 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. Traditional log cabin blocks would have lighter fabrics on one side and darker. A few years ago i posted a tutorial for how to make a scrappy log cabin block similar to the one i make in the video.

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. Both sizes were really fun to make. As usual sew a 1 4 seam and press seams toward the darker fabric. Log cabin quilt block instructions.

Next sew the top and bottom strips on. 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. The log cabin quilt block.

How to make a scrappy 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. For one 14 square log cabin block cut your strips according to the picture below. I ve also included the fabric strip sizes you need to make a block finishing at 8 x 8.