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PRIMA LOG CABIN QUILT
Level: Beginner
What You'll Neeed:
- A choice of 6 plain fabrics - 75 cm of each
- For backing fabric you will need 2 Metres of a wide quilt backing fabric as well as the same amount for batting.
- Binding. Allow and extra 50cm of your chosen colour.
Finished Size: 170 x 170 cm
Instructions
Please refer to the diagram in the downloadable project sheet.
Step 1 - You will be cutting out 9 x 3 inch strips from each of the plain fabrics. The most economical cuts for all strips is as follows cutting from your 3 inch strips.
- Strip 1: 2 - 18 inch cuts and 2 - 3 inch cuts
- Strip 2: 1 - 18 inch cut and 2 - 3 inch cuts and 2 - 5 ½ inch cuts
- Strip 3: 2 - 15 ½ inch cuts and 1 - 8 inch cut
- Strip 4: 2 - 15 ½ inch cuts and 1 - 8 inch cut
- Strip 5: 2 - 15 ½ inch cuts and 1 - 8 inch cut
- Strip 6: 3 - 13 inch cuts
- Strip 7: As Strip 6
- Strip 8: 3 - 10 ½ inch strip and 2 - 5 ½ inch strips
- Strip 9: 3 - 10 ½ inch strip and 2 - 5 ½ inch strips
Step 2 - You will work these blocks in the traditional log cabin style block joining all sides together sewing with your 1/4 inch foot.
You will begin in the centre and slowly work your way out in a circular type way.
Step 3 - As you sew each strip together press gently and trim as need be to neaten each edge as you go for a neat block finish
Step 4 - Once all of your blocks are assembled you can then join them altogether one row at a time.
Step 5 - Sandwich and quilt your quilt. When sandwiching your quilt always allow a good 10 cm larger of backing and batting on each side of the quilt. Once quilted trim and bind.
