GrannieAnnie

A log cabin is pretty straight forward. Why spend money on a ruler you don't need?

charsuewilson

I see no need for a special ruler. I just have my 3.5" x 24" (now broken down to about 19"), and that's all I need.

ckcowl

judy martin does have a really good log cabin book out & she did put out a ruler to go with it- but it is certainly not required- any ruler that you can cut strips with will work just fine....there are no tricks or special tools needed to make a log cabin block/quilt

Nammie to 7

Just finished my Grandson's log cabin quilt - did not use a special ruler - used 1 1/2 " strips and did not cut them to length of side before stitching. My cats are always in the sewing room and having strips laying out in a specific layout wouldn't last long at my house.

NJ Quilter

I, too, only used my 6.5 x 24 ruler. Did (I think) 1.5" strips and strip pieced. While the quilt turned out exactly as I wanted, I got very bored with the repetition of the log cabin block. Don't think I'll do another.

kidhauler1948

I have made several log cabin quilts and just used a 61/2inX241/2in acrylic ruler. I use 11/2 srtrips for 1in logs. I like the looks of the narrower logs. I make 91/2in finished blocks.

Dolphyngyrl

don't need a ruler just good cutting and blocking skills

bigredharley

I've seen the log cabin GO die online and scratch my head....how does it work? what size are the squares and don't you want different fabrics?

mom-6

I've not tried anything other than the 6"x24" ruler I use for everything. The only time I see a possible need for anything else is if there are angles other than square corners involved.

Ruby the Quilter

Thanks for the information. I didn't think I needed a special ruler - but over heard ladies talking and wondered.

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