This month, we will be making log cabin blocks. They will be 6″ finished or 6-1/2″ unfinished. Make 24 blocks.
Log Cabin Blocks – 6″ finished
Below is the piecing diagram.
Piecing Diagram
Fabric 1 (G) will be sewn to (H). Then Fabric 1 (F) will be sewn to the top, then Fabric 2 (F) will be sewn to the left side, then Fabric 2 (E) will be sewn to the bottom. Continue to go around in that manner.
Cutting Instructions: For each Block:
Fabric 1: Cut one of each:
- 1-1/4″ x 2″ rectangle (G)
- 1-1/4″ x 2-3/4″ rectangle (F)
- 1-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ rectangle (E)
- 1-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ rectangle (D)
- 1-1/4″ x 5″ rectangle (B)
- 1-1/4″ x 5-3/4″ rectangle (A)
Fabric 2: 1-1/4″ x 2-3/4″ rectangle (F) and 1-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ rectangle (E)
Fabric 3: 1-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ rectangle (D) and 1-1/4″ x 5″ rectangle (B)
Fabric 5: 1-1/4″ x 5-3/4″ rectangle (A) and 1-1/4″ x 6-1/2″ rectangle (C)
Fabric 6: 1 – 2″ square (H)
Pep Talk Time: If you’re not up to date, please try to catch up. We want everyone to end up with a finished top at the end of this project.
If you’re up to date through the June clue, please share a picture. On Thursday, I will draw for the winner . . who will receive a Stash Pack from Vicki Welsh’s Etsy Shop. When you need (or want) hand dyed fabric, please remember Vicki . . who sponsors this Mystery.
Sharon Judkins says
I have a dumb question. I may just be missing something but what fabric and size do we cut the center square “H”?
JudyL says
Not a dumb question at all. You’re right . . I missed it. I’ve added it but H is Fabric 6 and it is a 2″ square. Sorry.
Marilyn says
Sharon, looks like it is a 2 inch square
Sharon Judkins says
After I studied it awhile I realized it had to be 2 inches. I sometimes panic at first if I think I can’t figure it out! Those look like they are going to be fun to make.
JudyL says
Oh, no, I’m always happy when someone points out an error. I’m even happier when there are no errors!
Deb K says
I wish I had found your blog at the beginning of the year. I would have loved to participate in this and it would be a great excuse to order fabric from Vicki. Oh, my! Her fabrics are gorgeous!
Viki Kirby says
Judy, I am loving this quilt more and more. It is turning out so well. Though I drug my feet at all the square in a square blocks, I really liked the look when sewn to the center. I was so excited about the log cabins that I finished them up this morning. Thank you for a quilt well designed.
Sue H in OK says
Judy, just wanted you and everyone to know how wonderful your “60 Pieced Quilt Borders” book is. Without it I would be up the proverbial creek without a paddle with this quilt. Somehow I ended up being a 1/2″ short around when it came time to put my pieced border on & it wasn’t fitting 🙁 Thanks to your book I learned my quilt wasn’t a lost cause & I wasn’t going to have to start over again Yeah!
SharonG says
Judy i am still working on mine. I knew I was going to be set back in May and June due to hand surgery but I am finally able to cut with the little rotary cutter and hope to be caught up at the end of the month. I am looking forward to that.