How Do You Square Up A Log Cabin Quilt Block?
Log cabin is a relatively old quilt pattern that relies on the combination of many blocks to create an overall pattern on the quilt top. Each block is made of a central square with strips sewn around the four sides in an increasing spiral design, often with light and dark colors set on opposite sides. Each quilt square must be the same size as the others, and all corners must create a perfect square, or the quilt may get out of line and look as if it has wavy lines instead of straight ones. Square up your quilt blocks before combining them into a quilt top. Measure your fabric carefully before sewing. Use plastic templates or a rotary cutter and board with plastic rulers. Make sure that every square and strip are the exact same size. Mark your sewing machine with a masking tape strip to indicate where to place the fabric for a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Always use this mark to ensure that all of your seam allowances are the same width. If you are sewing the blocks by hand, mark the seam
