Folded Log Cabin Quilt Block

Take some scraps and turn them into log cabin pot holders.

Folded log cabin quilt block.

Jul 3 2016 explore cynthia seyler s board quilting folded log cabin blocks on pinterest. As with a traditional log cabin quilt always add the next strip above the shortest log. The log cabin block is an excellent block for beginners because it goes together so easily. I ll show you step by step how to make the basic log cabin block from our free pattern.

Fold the new log to the first crease on that side rotate the block and prepare to repeat these steps to continue building your block. Sew 1 2 inside the folded edge. It s infinitely changeable and can be made into a variety of designs. Cut 4 2 1 2 strips from the first row fabric.

Cut a 2 1 2 square from the center fabric. Continue stitching and folding each strip in place then rotate the block and repeat. The log cabin quilt block is one that you will want to add to your block stable. With this design you re only limited by your imagination and that means the possibilities are endless.

Folded log cabin quilts will appeal to crafters who prefer art quilts and to those of us who do not mind spending a lot of time even on a small project. Press each strip in half. But it s fabulous for the more experienced quilter who wants to play with color and design. While fabric folding is a simple technique kaufman repeats the process so many times that the finished block becomes quite intricate.

Lay one 2 1 2 strip on the center square with raw edges matching outer square edge folded side in.