Crazy Question
 

I’m making a log cabin quilt from scraps and I’m afraid I chose the wrong material for the center square. I probably should have used the same solid color for all the center 2” squares. I’ve made six blocks. Moving forward, I thought I’d just start doing that. My question is though, can I rip the center square out and replace it w/o ripping the whole block? I have 4 rows (or whatever you call them) of logs sewn together

Sure you can. It will be a bit awkward but totally doable. I have had to remove a couple of 2” squares from a completed quilt top that I put in wrong side up. I am terrible at describing processes but once you take out that center square it will be pretty obvious as to how to replace it.

Yes, you can change out the squares with careful ripping and careful re-stitching!

Mark the seams on the new piece so you can see where to stop stitching. You don't want to over-stitch or under-stitch the seam lines. Good luck!

I did my log cabin all scrappy including the Center square.

I wouldn't bother reworking those 6 blocks. Go ahead and make the rest of your blocks using the same center square if you want, then just scatter the original 6 blocks throughout the quilt. Since it's scrappy, they'll fit right in.

I agree with Pam, don't redo your first ones if you go scrappy just add more fabrics to the mix. I'll often use the traditional red or yellow center square, but not always. I've used all the same and all random. Also I've used bigger or smaller squares than the logs for the center.

If you decide you really hate those blocks, I'd probably just applique a square of a different fabric over the top.

Typically I work in a scrappy style and I usually make a few extra blocks just in case the fabrics aren't behaving nicely. Sometimes my favorite blocks are the trouble makers and don't get used! I used to just have orphan blocks but nowadays in that case I'll put just them in the backing somehow. So making more is always an option.

I too agree with Pam, I wouldn't be ripping them out only because of the work you have already put into these scrappy blocks. Putting them through out the quilt will be a treat. there is an old saying, "there is no such thing as a perfect quilt. The only perfect quilter is God." Many perfect quilts have intentional "mistakes". These blocks will becomes part of the 'plan'.

Another vote for Pam's suggestion.

Do you like the random look of different center squares, or do you really want consistency? If consistency, make the rest from here on all the same color, but consider using the six you’ve already made on the back.

I don't think I would resew. You've gotten some great suggestions. I would probably go for the backing suggestion - but the Applique idea is inspired.