Log cabin quilt books12/25/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() You're still cutting crossgrain strips, but cutting them the length of the patch, 9-1/2", and not the width of the patch, 1-1/2".Ĭut a strip parallel to the selvedge that is the width of the patch, 1-1/2". New Way: Cut a cross grain strip 9-1/2" wide.Old Way: Cut a cross grain strip (selvedge to selvedge) 1-1/2" wide.(For blocks 7 logs wide, seven 1-1/2" squares and one 1-1/2" x 7-1/2" strip, etc.)Įxample: Log/patch that measures 1-1/2" x 9-1/2" It is a total of 9 logs across including the center square.Īs I showed previously, very small mistakes add up during construction-1/32" off per log added up to 1/2" off each block! For our Ultimate Sewing Test, from fabrics in your block you'll need nine 1-1/2" squares and one 1-1/2" x 9-1/2" strip. Let's assume we're going to make the red and white block shown above. For Log Cabin quilt blocks, we need to take this a bit further. That'll do for a lot of beginning projects. Elsewhere on this site I recommend to all my beginning quilters to 'do a sewing test' with 3 strips of fabric before every project. The only thing that really matters is that it works, and works specifically for the fabric(s) and thread combination you are using for your current project. Now, we can talk about a quarter inch versus a 'scant' quarter inch all day. This combo compensates for those times when you have the undeniable urge to sew, but really, honestly are too tired to do your usual good job. This foot, along with a healthy application of starch, makes for strips that ride right up next to the guide without collapsing against it. Standard 1/4" foot that came with my machine.īlocks mean lots of sewing. Right side-a physical barrier-and not just rely on sight using the I prefer to use a 1/4" presser foot with a guide or flange along the ![]()
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