What size should I make my Logs...?
03-09-2011, 02:01 PM
#12
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I think the size will depend on how many logs you want in each block and how many blocks you want to make.
Working from size down....
Let's assume your king size is approx 100x100. 10 inch blocks would mean 100 blocks (10 x 10), but then you have to account for seam allowance, so you will end up 97.5 x 97.5.
If your block is 10" square, a center block plus 3 sets of logs would mean 10"/7, not a pretty number.
Let's start again. Working from block up....
let's say we want 3 sets of logs in each block. We want each finished log to be 1.5" x 7 = 10.5" + .5" outside seam = 11" finished (but 10.5 when blocks are pieced together). So each log needs to be 2".
Just examples of how to work it.
If you want help figuring out what size your logs need ot be given other variables, just PM me. I love the math part of this.
Working from size down....
Let's assume your king size is approx 100x100. 10 inch blocks would mean 100 blocks (10 x 10), but then you have to account for seam allowance, so you will end up 97.5 x 97.5.
If your block is 10" square, a center block plus 3 sets of logs would mean 10"/7, not a pretty number.
Let's start again. Working from block up....
let's say we want 3 sets of logs in each block. We want each finished log to be 1.5" x 7 = 10.5" + .5" outside seam = 11" finished (but 10.5 when blocks are pieced together). So each log needs to be 2".
Just examples of how to work it.
If you want help figuring out what size your logs need ot be given other variables, just PM me. I love the math part of this.
03-09-2011, 02:23 PM
#14
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How much yardage of each color do you have? Log cabins have a lot of seams, so when you decide on a log & block size, do some calculations to make sure you have enough fabric. Seems to take more than you think ;-)
03-09-2011, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by gal288
I made a king & cut 2-1/2" logs,,, finished 2",,, with the quilt so big I felt smaller logs woould. Be out of proportion.
03-10-2011, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by kaykwilts
Dear Friends:
I am wanting to make a king-size Log Cabin quilt for my MIL. I have ten light fabrics and ten dark fabrics....20 fabrics in all. Gold will be the color of the center square. But I can't make up my mind what size to make the "logs", and as a result, what size each block will finish. Any suggestions would be really appreciated.
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I am wanting to make a king-size Log Cabin quilt for my MIL. I have ten light fabrics and ten dark fabrics....20 fabrics in all. Gold will be the color of the center square. But I can't make up my mind what size to make the "logs", and as a result, what size each block will finish. Any suggestions would be really appreciated.
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