Since sharing on Instagram I’ve had a few people ask about a tutorial to make these blocks. I’m going very traditional with my piecing. Log Cabin Quilt Block Patterns and Tutorials I also recommend sewing with a scant ¼″ seam allowance as that will help your blocks stay accurate in size as they grow. I’ve also found this as the easiest method for making my blocks super scrappy – no two blocks are the same. Then I can take a stack of blocks and a stack of the next size strips and just chain them through my machine. The widths on all of my strips/logs are 1 ½″ wide, starting at 2 ½″ long going up in 1″ increments (3 ½″, 4 ½″, 5 ½″, 6 ½″, 7 ½″, 8 ½″, 9 ½″ and 10 ½″ for the longest log.) I pre-cut all of my strips ahead of time and put them in piles. I wasn’t sure at first if it was going to look like a chaotic mess, but now that I’ve got a few blocks done and can stand back and look at them, I am super pleased. It’s very safe to say that I like where this is going. Here’s a shot at some of my blocks thus far. Last Friday we had a crazy all-day snowstorm and I figured that was the permission I needed to cancel most of my plans, stay in my sweats and dig into and start cutting up 10-years-worth of stashed away vintage-inspired prints and scraps. *shakes fist at herself*)Īnywho, I’ve been wanting to replicate that quilt (or at least make one inspired by it) ever since. (Mind you, this was pre smart-phone days, but I was carrying an actual camera with me at the time. To this day I’m still kicking myself that I didn’t ask the carriers if I could take a picture. Here’s where those thoughts are taking me this week…Īfter finishing up writing and publishing a new quilt pattern last week, I realized I had a deadline-free window right now (which is a rare feat for me, but one I’m actively striving to make more time for).ġ0 or so years ago I saw a 20th-century vintage log cabin quilt while I was on vacation.
Ever since making the Manx Quilt Block a few weeks ago, I’ve had traditional log cabin quilt blocks on my mind. Especially the simpler patterns will be perfect even for those with little or no quilting experience.I have been itching to do some “just for fun” sewing.
#Log cabin quilt free#
Such cute baby quilt patterns, some are really quick to sew, with large simple blocks that can be finished within just hours, and I also added more detailed, unique-looking, intricate free baby quilt patterns that all seasoned quilters will love to try their hand at. Whether you are a new quilter wanting to sew baby quilts or an experienced quilter looking for ideas for the perfect baby quilt gift, this list will have something for you!
Free Baby Quilt Patterns ListĪll of these quilts are super fun and easy to make. Make sure to either get or make quilt binding. Usually, you'll need at least a bit over a yard of fabric (36" by the width of fabric) for the backing, and any size scraps, precuts, or yardage for the front, depending on the pattern you select for your quilt. How much fabric do I need for a baby quilt?Īs mentioned, making a baby quilt will give you a lot of freedom to work with whatever yardage or precuts you already have at hand.
And if you want o make a crib size quilt, that one has a standard size of 36" by 52". If you are thinking about making a rectangular baby quilt, you'll find quite a few free patterns finishing at 36" by 48" (the 3 to 4 ratio). It allows you to use regular yardage - no need to purchase any wide-back fabric for the backing. The smallest size for a baby quilt will usually be a square 36" quilt. Either one or any measurement in between will be big enough to keep the baby snugly warm and cozy. What size should a baby quilt be?īaby quilts are typically made in sizes from 30" by 40", then 36" square, up to 36" by 52" for crib size quilt patterns.
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