Each block comprises a spiral pattern that can be tricky to create. This intricate pattern suits veteran quilters looking for a challenging log cabin project. You may also want to toss one or two 'color catchers' into your machine the first time you wash your quilt just to be on the safe side. The approximate size of the finished log cabin quilt block is 6 inches x 7 inches. If you choose not to pre-wash your fabric, you may want to test the fabric first for colorfastness before sewing your quilt. On the other hand, high quality fabric shouldn't release any dye and some quilters like that 'puckered' look in their finished quilt.

Prewashing can also remove any sizing or chemicals presentin new fabric. Pre-washing fabric can help prevent later bleeding of darker fabrics onto lighter fabrics and can help prevent puckering along seam lines that can occur with shrinkage. Should you pre-wash your quilt fabric? Some quilters recommend it, others don't think it's necessary. A seam that's off by even a tiny bit can cause blocks to not fit together properly and a finished quilt that's either too big or too small.

Not only will this save you the tedious task of cutting all of your fabric shapes, but using pre-cuts will ensure that your fabric pieces have been cut accurately.Īnd remember, the smaller your fabric pieces, the more important it is to master sewing a perfect quarter-inch seam. If you're in a hurry to complete your quilt project, consider purchasing pre-cut fabric squares or strips (for instance, charm squares or jelly rolls).

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