Originally Posted by
SuzzyQ
Is there a YouTube video explaining and demonstrating how to layout the fabrics for a log cabin block? Am I correct in sewing the first two strips around the centre must be the same value? then the next two are opposing value? Eg either start with two light then two dark or vice versa.
I'm making a quilt for my goddaughter and her husband is gifting it to her for Christmas gifts - two years ago he paid for the fabrics, last year was for the quilter and this year covers my time. So I want to do a really good job. The pattern is a different color selection.
I have just finished a scrappy log cabin (
Log cabin quilt without trimming?) and thought I'd add my experience - I found I was happier if I worked with pairs of the same fabric, and not just the same value. So the first two strips I attached were the same light fabric, then the next two were the same dark fabric, etc. It just made it all seem a bit calmer and more cohesive. I'm not sure if you are doing scrappy but it might be something to consider whatever your fabric palette is. :-)