Constructing a log cabin block can get off quickly and then you end up with a crooked or wonky block. *As you are maintaining your proper seam allowance, ensure that you are evenly sewing your strips to the next. This is important, because we are piecing several strips, an incorrect seam allowance can really impact your block size and minor errors add up to large ones. *An accurate ¼” seam is key – if you need help with this, I have linked a video in the description to help you achieve an accurate ¼” seam in your sewing. Various quilting rulers IMPORTANT LOG CABIN MAKING TIPS Fabric (I am using a jelly roll of Tilda Fabrics Pie in the Sky Collection but as mentioned, you can use anything!) Sewing machine/needles/thread (I use Aurifil 50 weight thread for all of my piecing)
Simply cut your strips at 2 1/2' wide by the length needed (see the cutting instructions below). You may be wondering.so do I HAVE to have a jelly roll for this project? NO, not at all! You can use fat quarters, yardage or your scraps.
