Originally Posted by estherblair
I understand we are cutting 2 l/2 " strips then sewing two strips together then cutting 5 " squares off the strips then put 4- together to make a blk. Am i right ? i noticed some sewed a 5-1/2" strip on one side instead of two-2 1/2" strips made a very pretty blk. lots of ways to use these like the log cabin pattern lots of choices. have fun don't let itupset you very pretty quilts.
Once you sew your two strips together, press them open then measure the width. Cut a strip of fabric that width, then sew this strip (right sides together) along both edges to make a tube. Then lay your 45 degree mark of your quilting ruler along one seam and make a cut. Turn the ruler to the other side's seam and lay the 45 degree mark on that seam and make another cut. When you open that "triangle" it gives you a very interesting block. Hope this makes sense.