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Draw it out on graph paper.
I made a 6.5" square. I drew the inner logs at 1" (because the seams took up the .5") I drew the four outer logs at 1.25" (because only one seam allowance has been used at this point) I drew the hearth 'block' at 2.5" because that was the only size left in order for the block to turn out at 6.5" This gives you a log cabin with two logs on each side of a large hearth. ANOTHER OPTION: Make your hearth block a 4-patch of 1.5" squares and make it 3 squares of dark with 1 light (or 3 light and 1 dark) logs. This will make your log cabin appear not to have a hearth block, so if that hearth color isn't necessary for the design, this is a good way to go. Jan in VA |
Originally Posted by Jan in VA
(Post 5512816)
Draw it out on graph paper.
I made a 6.5" square. I drew the inner logs at 1" (because the seams took up the .5") I drew the four outer logs at 1.25" (because only one seam allowance has been used at this point) I drew the hearth 'block' at 2.5" because that was the only size left in order for the block to turn out at 6.5" This gives you a log cabin with two logs on each side of a large hearth. ANOTHER OPTION: Make your hearth block a 4-patch of 1.5" squares and make it 3 squares of dark with 1 light (or 3 light and 1 dark) logs. This will make your log cabin appear not to have a hearth block, so if that hearth color isn't necessary for the design, this is a good way to go. Jan in VA Bright lady! I didn't think about increasing the center/chimney to allow the block to work out as she stated. I just know three rounds will end up with a 7" (plus seam allowance) block. |
Oh Jan you're so dang smart. :thumbup:
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