Log Cabin Quilt Fabric Requirements

Finally i do a sewing test with scraps from the fabrics i ll use in my quilt.

Log cabin quilt fabric requirements.

For my example i m using 2 strips and squares but you can use whatever size you like. In addition to your usual quilting supplies here are general fabric requirements based on 40 42 inches of. Jelly rolls make it a cinch to sew a scrap quilt made up of log cabin blocks. Our log cabin block has a center square surrounded by five rounds of logs.

General fabric requirements for quilt top. Jinny beyer s spanish steps is a fresh take on the design featuring center medallions made from border print fabric and a pretty stripe in every other round of strips. A quilt s backing is often made up of one or two large pieces of fabric and the yardage largely depends on the size of the finished patchwork design. Sewing a log cabin block is fairly easy just straight sewing.

Suitable for the confident beginner and beyond. Approximately four inches should be added to the length and width of the backing fabric for small quilts and eight inches should be added for large quilts. 14 inches 14 1 2 unfinished setting. Log cabin quilt block.

Log cabin quilts are classic. Traditionally half of the strips are lighter and half are darker but i ve seen gorgeous quilts made with all light tone on tone beiges whites and ones made with only. Jelly rolls are bundled rolls that are formed from pre cut strips of coordinated fabric. However it is important to have an accurate 1 4 seam allowance.

Two simple techniques no one talks about. Approximate finished quilt size. Straight set 5 x 6 blocks. 70 x 84 inches.

A perfect seam allowance is a beautiful thing.