Originally Posted by cjomomma

I am attempting to make a table runner for a friend. She wants log cabin blocks for it. I made 2 of the 3 I need and messed up on both of them. Good thing I have plenty of this fabric to work with. LOL!! BTW this is my first attempt at a Log Cabin.
Can you see what I did wrong?

Originally Posted by Momsmurf

First, my apology if this has already been posted...I haven't read all the postings.

That said...when I make the log cabin block half the block is "lights" and the other half "darks". You are alternating your lights and darks on all sides so you have created a new block in my opinion....

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Do a search for "log cabin block images" and you will see what I'm trying to describe. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Originally Posted by one&only

Just call it a scrappy or crumb log cabin. Wasn't that the plan!! Just think of it as painting with fabric, and Bob Ross says when he is painting, "it isn't a mistake, just a happy accident!"

Originally Posted by SWChick

Cjomomma, you should see some of the blocks I've been attempting for the friendship swap. 1 I have taken apart 3 times and the 2nd I have taken apart 4 times.sometimes I think I should just stick to applique. I love the colors you are using.