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PRIMA MODERN LOG CABIN QUILT
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Quilt measures: 321/2" x 401/2" (83cm x 103cm)
Fabrics are from 'Prima Homespun' range
- 30cm Fabric A - Sea
- 30cm Fabric B - Spearmint
- 30cm Fabric C - Ice Blue
- 30cm Fabric D - Aqua
- 30cm Fabric E - Daffodil
- 30cm Fabric F - Popcorn
- 50cm Fabric G - Bluebell (includes binding)
- 30cm Fabric H - Peacock
- 30cm Fabric I - Bonnie Blue
- 30cm Fabric J - Silver
- 30cm Fabric K - Pearl
- 30cm Fabric L - Air Force Blue
- 2m Prima Homespun Bluebell or fabric of choice
- 2m Legacy cotton/bamboo batting
- Matching Gutermann 100% cotton thread
- Rotary cutter, mat & quilters rulers
- Quilting pins, tape measure
- Scissors, seam ripper
- Hand needle
- Sewing machine with 1/4" foot & walking foot
All fabrics should be 100% cotton, washed & pressed.
1/4" seam allowance used throughout unless otherwise indicated.
Read all instructions carefully before commencing the quilt.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cutting
All strips are cut across the width of fabric unless otherwise stated.
Note - keep cut pieces of each colour together.
- From Fabric A cut 1 x 21/2" strip, crosscut into 3 x 21/2" squares - cut 3 x 11/2" strips, crosscut into 2 x 21/2" lengths, 8 x 41/2" lengths, 8 x 61/2" lengths and 2 x 81/2" lengths.
- From Fabric B cut 5 x 11/2" strips, crosscut into 8 x 21/2" lengths, 8 x 41/2" lengths, 8 x 61/2" lengths and 8 x 81/2" lengths.
- From Fabric C cut 1 x 21/2" strip, crosscut into 2 x 21/2" squares - cut 2 x 11/2" strips, crosscut into 2 x 21/2" lengths, 6 x 41/2" lengths, 6 x 61/2" lengths and 2 x 81/2" lengths.
- From Fabric D cut 1 x 21/2" strip, crosscut into 2 x 21/2" squares - cut 4 x 11/2" strips, crosscut into 4 x 21/2" lengths, 8 x 41/2" lengths, 8 x 61/2" lengths and 4 x 81/2" lengths.
- From Fabric E cut 1 x 21/2" strip, crosscut into 3 x 21/2" squares - cut 2 x 11/2" strips, crosscut into 6 x 41/2" lengths and 6 x 61/2" lengths.
- From Fabric F cut 1 x 21/2" strip, crosscut into 1 x 21/2" square - cut 4 x 11/2" strips, crosscut into 6 x 21/2" lengths, 8 x 41/2" lengths, 8 x 61/2" lengths and 6 x 81/2" lengths.
- From Fabric G cut 3 x 11/2" strips, crosscut into 4 x 21/2" lengths, 4 x 41/2" lengths, 4 x 61/2" lengths and 4 x 81/2" lengths - 4 x 21/2" strips for binding.
- From Fabric H cut 1 x 21/2" strip, crosscut into 1 x 21/2" square - cut 3 x 11/2" strips, crosscut into 4 x 21/2" lengths, 6 x 41/2" lengths, 6 x 61/2" lengths and 4 x 81/2" lengths.
- From Fabric I cut 1 x 21/2" strip, crosscut into 3 x 21/2" squares - cut 2 x 11/2" strips, crosscut into 6 x 41/2" lengths and 6 x 61/2" lengths.
- From Fabric J cut 1 x 21/2" strip, crosscut into 1 x 21/2" square - cut 3 x 11/2" strips, crosscut into 4 x 21/2" lengths, 6 x 41/2" lengths, 6 x 61/2" lengths and 4 x 81/2" lengths.
- From Fabric K cut 1 x 21/2" strip, crosscut into 3 x 21/2" squares - cut 3 x 11/2" strips, crosscut into 2 x 21/2" lengths, 8 x 41/2" lengths, 8 x 61/2" lengths and 2 x 81/2" lengths.
- From Fabric L cut 1 x 21/2" strip, crosscut into 1 x 21/2" square - cut 4 x 11/2" strips, crosscut into 6 x 21/2" lengths, 8 x 41/2" lengths, 8 x 61/2" lengths and 6 x 81/2" lengths.
Blocks
Note - All 20 blocks are constructed using the same method and using two colour fabrics.
- Start with a 21/2" in the centre (1st colour).
- Sew a 11/2" x 21/2" strip to top and bottom edges (2nd colour), pressing seams towards strips.
- Sew a 11/2" x 41/2" strip to each side (2nd colour), pressing seams towards strips.
- Sew a 11/2" x 41/2" strip to top and bottom edges (1st colour), pressing seams towards strips.
5. Sew a 11/2" x 61/2" strip to each side (1st colour), pressing seams towards strips. - Sew a 11/2" x 61/2" strip to top and bottom edges (2nd colour), pressing seams towards strips.
7. Sew a 11/2" x 81/2" strip to each side (2nd colour), pressing seams towards strips. - Make up the 20 blocks as in steps 1-7 following the chart below for colour placement.
COLOURS FOR BLOCKS
| Block 1 | Block 2 | Block 3 | Block 4 |
1st colour | Fabric K | Fabric I | Fabric E | Fabric L |
2nd colour | Fabric L | Fabric B | Fabric D | Fabric B |
| Block 5 | Block 6 | Block 7 | Block 8 |
1st colour | Fabric D | Fabric F | Fabric I | Fabric C |
2nd colour | Fabric B | Fabric H | Fabric J | Fabric D |
Block 9 | Block 10 | Block 11 | Block 12 | |
1st colour | Fabric K | Fabric I | Fabric C | Fabric H |
2nd colour | Fabric A | Fabric K | Fabric H | Fabric F |
| Block 13 | Block 14 | Block 15 | Block 16 |
1st colour | Fabric D | Fabric E | Fabric A | Fabric K |
2nd colour | Fabric J | Fabric L | Fabric C | Fabric G |
| Block 17 | Block 18 | Block 19 | Block 20 |
1st colour | Fabric E | Fabric A | Fabric J | Fabric A |
2nd colour | Fabric G | Fabric B | Fabric L | Fabric F |
- Arrange blocks into 5 rows of 4 blocks. Sew the blocks in each row together. Press seams in one direction alternating the direction in each row.
- Sew the rows together matching seams. Press seams in one direction.
11. Layer the backing, batting and quilt top and baste together. Quilt as desired. - Join the 4 x 21/2" binding strips together on the bias to make one long strip. Press in half lengthwise and bind mitering corners. Attach a label or sign and date your quilt.
