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The log cabin instructions are easy to follow. To begin making a log cabin block you need to first select two sets of coloured fabric, preferably one light and the other dark. You also need to decide whether your central square will be red or not. Below is a chart with your fabric strip requirements for an 8 1/2" completed block (8" when sewn into a quilt). As you can see I have chosen yellow and blue fabrics for these instructions.
Begin with your central square 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" red block. Following the diagram above sew each fabric strip on in order. It is best to press after each seam is sewn. When all the strips have been added your block should measure 8 1/2" square. Trim if needed. Well done, your first block is completed!
Log Cabin Tips       , the Marti Michell Ruler My Fav Log Cabin .75"&1.5"and the Marti Michell Ruler My Fav Log Cabin .625&1.25that takes the guessing and inaccuracy out of log cabins. There are several rulers and each has several different sizes of log cabins on them. I highly recommend buying one.  * Marti Michell has a superb log cabin book Log Cabin ABCs * The central square diamensions can match the widths of the strips. This has the effect of blending in the central square. * The log cabin instructions above lend themselves to
chain piecing
, where you are making multiple blocks at the same time. This is a more efficient and fun way to work. Place the central square A1 right side UP at your sewing machine. As you sew lay the first strip A2 face down and sew them together. Continue sewing all the A1 and A2's together without cutting any threads. Next, cut them apart and press them, ready for adding the A3 strip of the round. Return From Log Cabin Instructions Back To Log Cabin Quilt
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