Just finished 2 log cabins organised my strips how you did but with the second one I sorted the strips for individual blocks and then clipped them together this made it even quicker and easier if I had to pack up inbetween or to take them to my sewing group, just popped them into my project box and off I went to a day of sewing, chatting and drinking coffee with my quilting friends without any stress of sorting for the next block.😍
Thank you for such a great tutorial Katrina! I love your easy and calm approach to sewing a quilt top. I made a log cabin quilt for my Mom. After making the first block much the same as you have done in this video, I decided to chain piece the rest of the blocks. What I did to make it as easy a possible is that I numbered the stacks of squares and strips 1 - 12. So I first chain pieced all of numbers 1 and 2 then pressed and I continued chain piecing and pressing all of number 3, then 4, then 5, etc. until I had the blocks complete. I found it so enjoyable that I cannot wait to make another one! Happy stitching. 😊
Thanks from South Jordan, Utah. I love the log cabin block. It is my favorite. I have made it the traditional way, or swapped out the center for different colors. I also have moved the center to the corner or just off center. I have used several different widths and made the blocks 18 inches square. I have made large quilts and tiny quilts with it. I have also used 1 inch strips!!! It was great to see that demo of my favorite block!
Hello Katrina, I was in the Sewing Studio only yesterday picking up a jelly roll and background fabric to make a log cabin quilt. I’ve never attempted one before, it looked quite daunting but I have a pattern so thought I’d give it a go. Your tutorial will really help get me started. I need to do as you did and organise the strips better. I had a go yesterday but they went everywhere! 😊
I made a log cabin quilt top using black and white prints, and of course I had my red center. I just haven't been able to come up with how to quilt it. I thought about tieing it by hand, or the standard go to - stitch in the ditch. I just can't decide. I'd love to know what you decide to do. I love the colors you used in your tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
Hello! Katrina said she would machine quilt it in a cross hatch pattern! We actually have a tutorial on how best to mark up your quilt in the cross hatch style here: th-cam.com/video/XiRYBV4sA5I/w-d-xo.html
How much of a tradition are log cabin blocks in the U.K.? I would have guessed the the log cabin was a little more a U.S. thing? I love quilting across the ocean with Katrina!
Hello Laura. Log Cabins have definitely gotten more popular in the UK, in recent years. Although the Log Cabin block did originate from the US - they are almost at equal popularity here in the UK!
I watch you an on iPad and am helplessly ignorant on operation. When you say that the details are below, where do you mean please? Is it possible to purchase an equal number of light and dark strips in one jelly roll? Would you need two jelly rolls for a full size quilt? I apologize for so many questions I understand you are busy.
Hello Carmen, The details are available in the description. If you take the video off full screen there should be a section to view 'more' and expand the description. Here are the measurements in case you cannot find the description: Measurements: • 12 x 2.5" blocks for the 'fire/red' centre. • 18 Dark Strips of Fabric - Split into 3 piles of 6. - Pile 1: 2 x 14.5" & 2 x 4.5" per strip - Pile 2: 6 x 12.5" & 6 x 6.5" per strip - Pile 3: 2 x 10.5" & 2 x 8.5" per strip • 14 Light Strips of Fabric - Split into a pile of 12 and 2. - Pile of 12 Strips: 1 x 12.5", 1 x 10.5", 1 x 8.5" & 1 x 6.5" per strip - Pile of 2 Strips: 6 x 4.5" & 6 x 2.5"
I'm new to quilting and I am loving your easy to follow tutorials. Thank you for sharing your talent and gift of teaching.
Just finished 2 log cabins organised my strips how you did but with the second one I sorted the strips for individual blocks and then clipped them together this made it even quicker and easier if I had to pack up inbetween or to take them to my sewing group, just popped them into my project box and off I went to a day of sewing, chatting and drinking coffee with my quilting friends without any stress of sorting for the next block.😍
Thank you for giving measurements.
Thank you for such a great tutorial Katrina! I love your easy and calm approach to sewing a quilt top. I made a log cabin quilt for my Mom. After making the first block much the same as you have done in this video, I decided to chain piece the rest of the blocks. What I did to make it as easy a possible is that I numbered the stacks of squares and strips 1 - 12. So I first chain pieced all of numbers 1 and 2 then pressed and I continued chain piecing and pressing all of number 3, then 4, then 5, etc. until I had the blocks complete. I found it so enjoyable that I cannot wait to make another one! Happy stitching. 😊
Thanks from South Jordan, Utah. I love the log cabin block. It is my favorite. I have made it the traditional way, or swapped out the center for different colors. I also have moved the center to the corner or just off center. I have used several different widths and made the blocks 18 inches square. I have made large quilts and tiny quilts with it. I have also used 1 inch strips!!! It was great to see that demo of my favorite block!
Love this tutorial, also love the fabric, looks like Kansas Troubles. Easy to follow, thanks
Good morning from san antonio tx. Thank you for another awesome video
thanks Katrina, i think the log cabin is one of my favorites, so quick and easy, and you did make it look easy 😄
Katrina, as a newer quilter I appreciate this video 👏👏👏. I’ve added it to my wannado list! Thank You ❤️😀
Thanks for such a clear and concise class on this block!
Thank you for the good instructions!
Beautiful quilt Thank You for sharing Blessings to you ❤️❤️❤️
Hello Katrina, I was in the Sewing Studio only yesterday picking up a jelly roll and background fabric to make a log cabin quilt. I’ve never attempted one before, it looked quite daunting but I have a pattern so thought I’d give it a go. Your tutorial will really help get me started. I need to do as you did and organise the strips better. I had a go yesterday but they went everywhere! 😊
Such a lovely quilt! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you
Log cabin my favorite and so easy 🥰
I made a log cabin quilt top using black and white prints, and of course I had my red center. I just haven't been able to come up with how to quilt it. I thought about tieing it by hand, or the standard go to - stitch in the ditch. I just can't decide. I'd love to know what you decide to do. I love the colors you used in your tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
I made two of those for my two boys for Christmas one year! They had a space, Star Wars, Halloween theme as well. Love the red center.
Hello! Katrina said she would machine quilt it in a cross hatch pattern!
We actually have a tutorial on how best to mark up your quilt in the cross hatch style here: th-cam.com/video/XiRYBV4sA5I/w-d-xo.html
How much of a tradition are log cabin blocks in the U.K.? I would have guessed the the log cabin was a little more a U.S. thing? I love quilting across the ocean with Katrina!
Hello Laura. Log Cabins have definitely gotten more popular in the UK, in recent years. Although the Log Cabin block did originate from the US - they are almost at equal popularity here in the UK!
How many blocks would i have to make to make a king size log cabin quilt? And i use 2 1/2 inch strips correct?
Can u tell me the kind of camera that u have attached to your sewing machine
I watch you an on iPad and am helplessly ignorant on operation. When you say that the details are below, where do you mean please? Is it possible to purchase an equal number of light and dark strips in one jelly roll? Would you need two jelly rolls for a full size quilt? I apologize for so many questions I understand you are busy.
Hello Carmen, The details are available in the description. If you take the video off full screen there should be a section to view 'more' and expand the description. Here are the measurements in case you cannot find the description:
Measurements:
• 12 x 2.5" blocks for the 'fire/red' centre.
• 18 Dark Strips of Fabric - Split into 3 piles of 6.
- Pile 1: 2 x 14.5" & 2 x 4.5" per strip
- Pile 2: 6 x 12.5" & 6 x 6.5" per strip
- Pile 3: 2 x 10.5" & 2 x 8.5" per strip
• 14 Light Strips of Fabric - Split into a pile of 12 and 2.
- Pile of 12 Strips: 1 x 12.5", 1 x 10.5", 1 x 8.5" & 1 x 6.5" per strip
- Pile of 2 Strips: 6 x 4.5" & 6 x 2.5"
@@SewingStudio my heartfelt thanks, I promise my questions will reflect what I’m learning from your videos soon! Thank you once again!