Half Log Cabin quilt block

A 6″ finished block measures 6½″ before it’s sewn into a quilt. Each fabric’s yardage is the least that cuts its strips across the width of fabric, with a strip to spare for straightening.

Worked out by @quarterinch/cutting · ¼″ seams included · strips cut across 42″ of usable width · the letters are the pieces the sewing steps name

A 9″ finished block measures 9½″ before it’s sewn into a quilt. Each fabric’s yardage is the least that cuts its strips across the width of fabric, with a strip to spare for straightening.

Worked out by @quarterinch/cutting · ¼″ seams included · strips cut across 42″ of usable width · the letters are the pieces the sewing steps name

A 12″ finished block measures 12½″ before it’s sewn into a quilt. Each fabric’s yardage is the least that cuts its strips across the width of fabric, with a strip to spare for straightening.

Worked out by @quarterinch/cutting · ¼″ seams included · strips cut across 42″ of usable width · the letters are the pieces the sewing steps name

For the 6″ block. Choose another size above and these steps follow it.

1. Add logs 2 to 5

   Start with the center, Accent A (1). Sew on 2 (Dark A) to the top; 3 (Dark B) to the right; 4 (Light B) to the top; 5 (Light C) to the right. Press each seam toward the log just added. The unit measures 3½″ (3″ finished). Check this measurement before adding more logs.

2. Add logs 6 to 9

   Keep the sewn unit in the same orientation as the picture. Sew on 6 (Dark C) to the top; 7 (Dark D) to the right; 8 (Light D) to the top; 9 (Light E) to the right. Press each seam toward the log just added. The unit measures 5½″ (5″ finished). Check this measurement before adding more logs.

3. Add logs 10 to 11

   Keep the sewn unit in the same orientation as the picture. Sew on 10 (Dark E) to the top; 11 (Dark F) to the right. Press each seam toward the log just added. The block measures 6½″ (6″ finished). Check the completed block before joining it to the quilt.

For the 9″ block. Choose another size above and these steps follow it.

1. Add logs 2 to 5

   Start with the center, Accent A (1). Sew on 2 (Dark A) to the top; 3 (Dark B) to the right; 4 (Light B) to the top; 5 (Light C) to the right. Press each seam toward the log just added. The unit measures 5″ (4½″ finished). Check this measurement before adding more logs.

2. Add logs 6 to 9

   Keep the sewn unit in the same orientation as the picture. Sew on 6 (Dark C) to the top; 7 (Dark D) to the right; 8 (Light D) to the top; 9 (Light E) to the right. Press each seam toward the log just added. The unit measures 8″ (7½″ finished). Check this measurement before adding more logs.

3. Add logs 10 to 11

   Keep the sewn unit in the same orientation as the picture. Sew on 10 (Dark E) to the top; 11 (Dark F) to the right. Press each seam toward the log just added. The block measures 9½″ (9″ finished). Check the completed block before joining it to the quilt.

For the 12″ block. Choose another size above and these steps follow it.

1. Add logs 2 to 5

   Start with the center, Accent A (1). Sew on 2 (Dark A) to the top; 3 (Dark B) to the right; 4 (Light B) to the top; 5 (Light C) to the right. Press each seam toward the log just added. The unit measures 6½″ (6″ finished). Check this measurement before adding more logs.

2. Add logs 6 to 9

   Keep the sewn unit in the same orientation as the picture. Sew on 6 (Dark C) to the top; 7 (Dark D) to the right; 8 (Light D) to the top; 9 (Light E) to the right. Press each seam toward the log just added. The unit measures 10½″ (10″ finished). Check this measurement before adding more logs.

3. Add logs 10 to 11

   Keep the sewn unit in the same orientation as the picture. Sew on 10 (Dark E) to the top; 11 (Dark F) to the right. Press each seam toward the log just added. The block measures 12½″ (12″ finished). Check the completed block before joining it to the quilt.