Originally Posted by
Lori S
My preference is for 1.5 inch cut logs. I like the smaller log width as the colors merge in the smaller width. Its a bit more sewing/cutting but I think the results are worth it.
I agree, Lori.
Traditional or standard as it applies to the original log cabin quilts, which began being made in the US during the time of the westward expansion in the early/mid1800s, would have used quite narrow strips, sometimes finishing at 1/2' or even narrower, if you can imagine. And in a day when cutting was done with scissors, and fabrics were often of various quality/density/'hand', often thin!
I personally rarely cut my strips/logs wider than 1.5", and often cut at 1 and 3/8".
Jan in VA