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I've made a handful of log cabin quilts and I do believe I've used 2 1/2 in strips for most of them, but I did just make one with like 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 in strips (I can't quite remember) and it also looked great. It totally depends on what kind of look you're going for. I would draft out some blocks using different sized strips to see what you think would look nice for your project.
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I made a King for our bed this past summer using 2.5 inch strips. It went really quickly and we love the results.
Let me find it for you. Here it is: sorry it didn't come out upright. https://www.quiltingboard.com/pictur...d-t298911.html |
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
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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.
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Originally Posted by dunster
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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.
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I have a log cabin ruler that has you cut 2 inch strips. I've only used 2 inch strips.
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I am making the Orion Star quilt by Eleanor Burns and because I don't want to be doing a lot of narrow strips I am doing the 2 1/2 inch goes faster and since the block is 16 inches it works for me.
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This is the only finished LC we have, using the EB method and 2.5" strips. I have another top done, but it isn't quilted. It's multi colored on one side and white on the other.
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oooh. I love the fabrics chosen for the Orion Star. Very nice!
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