jewels22259

Can you use 21/2 strips to make the log cabin blocks?

GingerK

Sure. You'll just get a bigger block.

Rff1010

Absolutely yes. Actually, I took a class as a new quilter and they recommended starting with a jelly roll

Julienm1

Sure can. In fact I've made JR quilts with 2" strips.

NZquilter

Eleanor Burns makes her log cabins with 2.5" strips. I've made two quilts using her method.

WMUTeach

Yes, you can. Made one myself when I needed a quick gift. Here is the free pattern from Jordan Fabrics that uses a jelly roll (2.5" strips.) https://jordanfabrics.com/pages/jelly-roll-log-cabin

Onebyone

I made a log cabin quilt using six 1/2 strips. I was in a hurry.

quiltsfor

My next project planned is a Log Cabin Quilt and this thread caught my eye. I'm planning on using the 2.5" strips as well. I have Eleanor Burns book, 'Make a Quilt in a Day Log Cabin Book 6th Edition' and her ruler that goes with it to make the cutting quicker and easier. I like the idea of using the 2.5" strips for making the bigger blocks. It will end up being a 14" block, finished size, though I might add another round to make it a 16" block finished size, if I have enough 2.5" strips of the lights and darks. I'll be making a king size quilt.

wesing

We’ve used the EB method to make 2 queen/king “ish” sized quilts. Here is the last one we made. The block finishes at 14” so you get a bigger quilt pretty fast.

https://www.quiltingboard.com/vbulle...t-t313580.html

SusieQOH

I don't know how I missed this one. It's gorgeous and the backing is perfect for it.
To the original poster, yes, I've made LC blocks with 2 1/2 inch strips.
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