Originally Posted by
patchsamkim
There is no standard width that I know of. You can make strips as wide as you like. I usually like narrower strips the best though. Maybe draw a couple of blocks out on graph paper with different width strips so see what look you like the best.
I would do what patchsamkim suggested. I have done just a few and I prefer using 2" strip that give a 1.5" finished. It is not difficult to draft out a log cabin block and you can see what your block will look like without the color.
GOOD LUCK !! Photo to follow when you top is done !!