Scrappy log cabin variation
01-29-2021, 04:06 PM
#21
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That is a great log cabin, you made it look modern. I love scrappy and have been making quilts with various ways using string blocks. But I need to give this one a try with the 1 1/2 strips. Thank you for sharing yours
01-29-2021, 08:14 PM
#26
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I didn't have a pattern, but here's some help. The beginning of the block is a 2 1/2" dark square. All the strips are cut at 1 1/2" in width. The blocks are 8 1/2" square before you sew them together. You assemble each block as follows:
Start with the square. Add a 2 1/2" dark strip to the "top" of the square. Then a 3 1/2" light on the "right" of the square. Then a 3 1/2" dark to the top. A 4 1/2" light on the right. A 4 1/2" dark on top. A 5 1/2" light on the right. A 5 1/2" dark on top. A 6 1/2" light on the right. A 6 1/2" dark on top. A 7 1/2" light on the right. A 7 1/2" dark on top. And finally, 1 8 1/2" light on the right. That's it. I hope this helps.
Start with the square. Add a 2 1/2" dark strip to the "top" of the square. Then a 3 1/2" light on the "right" of the square. Then a 3 1/2" dark to the top. A 4 1/2" light on the right. A 4 1/2" dark on top. A 5 1/2" light on the right. A 5 1/2" dark on top. A 6 1/2" light on the right. A 6 1/2" dark on top. A 7 1/2" light on the right. A 7 1/2" dark on top. And finally, 1 8 1/2" light on the right. That's it. I hope this helps.
Perfect! Thank you.
01-30-2021, 04:17 AM
#28
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I am always excited, thrilled and amazed when I see a traditional pattern repurposed and used to create a really modern looking quilt. You did it! The best of both worlds. Stand up and take a bow. 
