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Log Cabin #2

Diagram of the Log Cabin #2 quilt block layout
Design with this block

Techniques used (complete these first)

Log Cabin (Center-Out Spiral)

Log Cabin (Center-Out Spiral) Unit

An assembly method where units are added in a rotating 'round-robin' sequence around a central square. Each piece (the 'log') spans the length of the existing unit.

  1. Start with a central 'foundation' square.
  2. Align your first log with one side of the center square and sew.
  3. Rotate the unit 90 degrees.
  4. Align the next log along the new, longer edge created by the previous two pieces and sew.
  5. Continue rotating and adding logs in a consistent direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise) until the desired block size is reached.

Pro tip: Consistency is key. If you start rotating clockwise, do not switch directions mid-block, or the 'weave' will break and the math for your strip lengths won't align.

Strip Piecing

Strip Set Unit

Sewing long strips of fabric together before sub-cutting them into smaller units. This increases speed and alignment accuracy.

  1. Cut long strips of fabric to the calculated width.
  2. Align strips right sides together and sew along the entire length.
  3. Press the seams (usually toward the darker fabric).
  4. Use a rotary cutter and ruler to sub-cut the strip set into units at the required intervals.

Pro tip: Check your seam allowance after the first few inches to ensure the total width of the strip set is exactly what the pattern calls for. For strip sets with multiple seams, alternate your sewing direction for each seam to keep the strips aligned and prevent the fabric from warping or leaning. Sub-cut to the unfinished unit size listed in your cutting instructions.

Subunits first

Using the techniques listed above, make the following sub units: 1 Two-Stripe Unit (legacy), 1 Plain Square Unit, 1 Plain Square Unit, 1 Plain Square Unit, 1 Plain Square Unit, 1 Plain Square Unit, 1 Plain Square Unit, 1 Plain Square Unit, 1 Plain Square Unit, 1 Plain Square Unit, 1 Plain Square Unit, 1 Plain Square Unit, 1 Plain Square Unit.

Block Assembly

Assembly instructions are currently in the works, check back soon for updates!

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