Originally Posted by
feline fanatic
I actually prefer nothing wider than 1 1/2" strips for Log Cabin blocks and when I make a curved LC I use 1" strips as my skinny logs. But you can make them any size you like. I think it is not so much better as personal preference for the look you want.
My thoughts exactly. If you go for a scrappy look, I think the narrow strips work best. I would use wider strips only if making a LC that was very color-coordinated, like the black/grey/red one above. You're right that the wider strips will go together much faster.