Beginner Log Cabin Quilt Block Tutorial

[@wklilly1]

Thank you to her family for keeping her channel up. I still come back to watch her tutorials. She was a great teacher.❤

[@M0M0F2P0Ms]

Thank you Melanie. What a legacy you have left behind! Your knowledge will continue to help quilters!

[@teresad1423]

What do you mean legacy?

[@Kimmie-25]

@@teresad1423 she passed away…

[@sadathorp8190]

I just started quilting and using Melanie video. She explains it step by step. I didn't know she passed away the other day. I'm sorry about your lost.

[@judyellingson6852]

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[@Luckyladyll]

Melanie was such a generous teacher! I miss her so much already!

[@alejandroelyn5]

Her crafting legacy still lives on strong. She was a great teacher in whatever she taught. God blessed her family. A big thank you for keeping her channel for fans.

[@cindypeterson1629]

Rip sweet Melanie…… your videos keep teaching

[@paulinesupka9599]

9/2/24 Just learned of Melanie's passing while searching for her videos which have inspired me during my beginner years. I was saddened she had to go through this horrible disease. My sincere condolences to you and your entire family.

[@kristenek1]

Melanie you are always my go to. I’ve been wanting to make a log cabin quilt. You are so missed. Love always.❤

[@glendateasley8903]

Thank you for leaving up her wonderful tutorials! ❤ Beautiful teacher and inspiration!

[@Butterflyqueen62]

Oohh Melaine I miss you so much. I enjoyed watching your video. I still refer to your videos for my quilting. Love you always. RIP Melaine ❤

[@Locarella]

I’ve watched a few videos about making quilts & yours makes the most sense to me. Some people make long, drawn out videos that just loose my interest but not you. Your video has me thinking it may be easy for a beginner like myself. Thx for the great content!

[@debbiekeller2426]

Agreed

[@TriersTreasures]

I’ve looked at dozens of quilting videos from various hosts in -reparation to attempt my first quilt. Hands down Melanie’s is the easiest to understand. She is also the neatest quilter I’ve seen. Her methods make sense and feel natural to follow. She really is an inspiration. Cannot wait to try my first quilt under her guidance.

[@mike1968442]

She is making quilts in heaven!

[@lifeisgoodinthesouth210]

I was watching another teacher show her method of this block and she was was cutting out each piece of fabric exactly to size. I was getting ready to get started but I thought “I will check to see if Melanie Hamm has a tutorial for this block before I start.” This is the fastest and easiest Log Cabin block ever! And if turns out perfect as long as you do the trimming up as she suggests. Thanks Melanie!

[@totallysuper1]

Will miss you Melanie ❤️

[@adelarodriguez2173]

I LOVE this method for Log Cabin quilting! I’m going to try it tonight. Thanks for the lesson,

[@eileencatherinerighter8281]

This quilt looks very beginner friendly! I have only made one quilt using your tutorial series here on youtube. I just purchased the online class for this quilt. I can't wait to start another quilt using your incredible easy to follow instructions!

[@valerieroling8035]

Thank you for a well done tutorial. I enjoy your direct and cheerful approach with teaching. You get right to the point which I like. Looking forward to watching your other videos.

[@rhondaverma6358]

I have watched this about a hundred times now; I THINK I'M READY!

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

I love this quilt. I’m going to take my inspiration from you. Hope you’re feeling well! Thanks for another wonderful video.

[@caligurl1265]

Melanie your content just keeps getting better and better! I've always been a huge fan of your videos but wow! 😍

[@m.a.trenary7293]

I would like to see video cutting each fabric color for the log cabin. I can't afford to purchase any of the precut fabrics. Thanks so much and I also enjoy the way you explain each step of the beginners.

[@tracydoverspike5255]

Thank you so much for this video. My husband asked me to make another big quilt and now I'm going to use my forest themed fabric to make a big log cabin quilt. So easy but looks so hard.

[@AuntDi2]

Such a beautiful lady inside and out. I’m always sad when I start scrolling and one of your videos come up. What a great loss to your family, friends and all of the strangers that loved you. 💔

[@byronchandler5000]

Cute blocks, Melanie. You are extremely talented, sweet, and kind. Keep up the good work, Melanie. 💖💖💖

[@fishingwithpoindexter9003]

I bought this exact fabric line, but I wish I had seen this tutorial first. I love the log cabin block. I went with a basic strip quilt and played with the layout based on the colors. I pulled the orange from the Aztec print to use as backing and it turned out wonderful.

[@juliekerker4335]

Just finished my first. Your videos were great!

[@flgirl250]

I always wondered how these were put together. Thank you.

[@ramonamuresan4758]

Nice job😍 Hello from Romania🤗

[@cynthiabaker2794]

Great tutorial. You’re a great teacher! 🍎

[@namevale8835]

I love that Fox print fabric you used for the centers, it went perfectly with the "High Adventures" line, which I also really love. I have had it on a few of my wishlist online for months, I just cant decide on a charm pack or jelly roll. Thanx for the video. I am going to try it out.

[@reekrobinson8127]

Beautiful. We Miss You R.I.P Mel

[@cilcy849]

I can't wait to watch you sewing on that beautiful DX7.

[@JosieStev]

Love the fox fabric

[@nitasheth9283]

BEAUTIFUL.

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Great job Melanie…thank you❤️

[@karinjordan8862]

So cute and so funny!!! very nice fabric!!! Love your tutorials! Kisses form Trieste (Italy).

[@valeriesmith7623]

Thank you Melanie so very very much , I love your videos

[@margaritalangdo8972]

I have a question regarding the log cabin block you just sewed together. When the entire block is finished, what is the finished size of the block? Thanks.

[@laurab1676]

Wonderful video!

[@sunshinesworld385]

Always love your tutorials!!!

[@beckymcquaid625]

Love your videos thanks for all you do!

[@t.mumpfield]

How many blocks would it take to make a queen sized quilt?

[@avonnorma]

Thank you, can I also put the batting and back as you sew?

[@tomtom7535]

Wow nice best tutorial to build a log cabin in trove. Wich i totally DIDNT(yes i did) search for

[@Elkycreates]

Love your explanation Melanie. I want to make a bed sized quilt with the log cabin block.👍

[@dianegillis7994]

Elkycreates I

[@bbburdette6825]

I tried to sign up for this class and couldn’t find it,

[@bettysmith4527]

@@bbburdette6825 She got sick with cancer and recently died, so that may have something to do with it. 😕

[@lindabardin6298]

Very easy to follow. Thanks

[@SernaFer]

Would you finish one of this quilts again on a video? I enjoy so much this types of videos. 💕

[@marilyncapehart663]

Thanks for sharing, the measurements is what throw me off 11-11-19

[@abbeyp8834]

Kool! So easy. Is there a finishing video to this?

[@debbiebedggood9920]

What size are the blocks and how many to make a nice size quilt absalutly stunning

[@helpme6962]

I just love your videos they vert helpful for me

[@cwolfquilter]

Love that wolf fabric! Can you tell me what line it's from?

[@1Corinnek]

Hi Melanie, Just wondering if you should use polyester thread or cotton thread? I'm using cotton fabric. Thanks in advance 😊

[@delawurl5938]

Great video! If I want to make my "baby" quilt bigger, say throw size, should I use 2 jelly rolls? In other words, how many log cabin squares did you get from 1 jelly roll? TIA

[@Sharon-pb7so]

Dela Wurl... 1 jelly roll is more than enough to make a throw sized quilt.

[@juish1984]

i might have missed it being mentioned, but what is the size of the center block? thanks!

[@belindaboone5380]

Very nice tutorial. Thank you.

[@Misscrazytrain2u]

How can I obtain some of the prints in this block, like the Aztec and such, it’s beautiful.

[@MMantz-so2yn]

Where can I go to learn how to assemble all my log blocks?

[@sherrylynn7771]

Do you prewash your jelly rolls? Thanks so much for this tutorial, I'm going to dive into it. Never have done a quilt before

[@aaminamian2722]

What is the size of the center square? How much material is needed for the entire block or quilt?

[@maximelauzon3611]

very nice fabric choice !

[@megankoester8348]

Love this material and all of your tutorial!!!!!! Where do you get all the cool fabric. I have never got material off line.

[@mariabatti7356]

I love this tutorial. Where can a person order the Anne of Green Gables quilt material from?

[@Marisahj18]

Very nice and easy, I just got a layer cake if this fabric! although, I think finger pressing between strips isn't the best idea. It will lay much flatter if you press every strip

[@ruthfreeman864]

Marisa I had my husband cut me a small board about two or two and a half feet square I covered it with batting and some heavy cotton fabric make sure it's cotton and I used to staple gun too fast and everything down and that's my pressing board and I have a smallish iron and that sits right beside my sewing machine so as I'm peacing I press and I saw and I press my board sits on top of one of those folding wooden TV trays right next to me but it could sit on a table

[@catblack4091]

That is a fantastic idea! Thanks!

[@christinaschaplowsky4241]

Would it be hard to do a tutorial on the Amish spiral block .. I've tried finding it can't find it.. and would love love to try it

[@alainapickering487]

Love this! totally making this one!

[@ErikaRagano]

The automatic thread cutter makes it go by so much faster 😫 i never thought to look for that when I was buying my first machine.

[@KimberlyNichols]

If you still don't have this feature, you can buy adhesive thread cutters on Amazon. You just stick it to your machine wherever you want it. They come in 3-packs and are not not very expensive.

[@Me-mw5zx]

Ok, I love the cabin quilt and your name! New subscriber here! ;)

[@latanyachinarhodes9399]

Then what do you just make a bunch of the squares then sew them together? I’m confused

[@kaysmith4558]

I already have that jelly roll (High Adventure), where is the fox fabric from, I want to get some of it. Thanks.

[@jillianvest7254]

Any tips for fabric choices and placement? I have a basket of fabric I've been storing up for my first completed quilt. It's shades of three different colors.

[@ruthfreeman864]

Jillian Vest you might need a few more colors than three the biggest thing is that there's contrast so you can see each stripe you can also take fabric out of your stash but she was suggesting in cut two and a half inch strips with fabric that you like to go with what you've bought I'm thinking that I'm going to make a blue one and I'm going to pull down lights darks and medium darks out of my stash cut two and a half inch strips and then pick one fabric that I'd like for the six and a half inch square center and then just go round and round so in your strips sort of like Round and Round The Mulberry Bush

[@gail7275]

loved this gal xo

[@kendraandrew495]

Should you back stitch when you're sewing the jelly rolls?

[@renealee]

You don't have to back stitch, if you don't want to. The beginning and ending stitches will later be protected by other stitches in the block. I only back stitch when doing the quilting but know that others back stitch when building their blocks. So whatever makes you comfortable is fine. :-)

[@devanste50]

Hello I like this log cabin quilt, what size do the strips have to be for a 9" block thanks.

[@GayleHallAZ]

To make a 9" finished log cabin block, you'd cut your strips at 1 1/2" wide and your center squares at 3 1/2" square. You would stitch the strips with a 1/4" seam allowance and sew three rounds, just like Melanie did in her video with the 2 1/2" strips. You can buy the rolls of precut 1 1/2" strips called "honey buns," which often come with 40 strips in each "bun". Unless it's for a baby or younger child (non-teenager), I'd suggest buying two honey buns of 40 strips each. Hope that helps! :-)

[@ediedarleneedgmon5301]

Great tutorial!!!!

[@aresette]

Is the site no longer available?

[@tinat1404]

How many log cabin squares can you make with a jelly roll?

[@loomaunty4133]

Tina Trevino I thought this was a joke before I watched the tutorial, like a light bulb joke.

[@wendylusk567]

I am in love with this fabric line! What's it called again?

[@louise2600]

I think it’s called Riley Blake 😊

[@raeelizabeth5894]

The baby log cabin link doesn’t work??

[@tiffanywoodward4588]

Has anyone used a solid color 6 1/2 square? I have jelly rolls of batik and I'm worried that it may look too busy . If I don't use a solid in the middle. Since I don't have 6 and half inch square, otherwise id be sewing a few peices together for the one middle pieces

[@charitydoornbos264]

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[@CeeVeeCreates]

Melanie, do you go to the specific website to purchase or? please TIA.

[@MelanieHam]

+carol bowman hi Carol! The link is in the description box, that will take you directly to the site for you to see if it will work for you. The web address is babylogcabin.com if you have trouble finding it. I just included the straight line quilting video this morning!

[@inayatullah9189]

Would love to see more

[@lindafielder8344]

I'm wondering how many 12" blocks you get out of one Jelly Roll?

[@jillyinsd8343]

miss you Beautiful Melanie … peace be still …

[@woodsmanryan]

Would love if you showed the seems on the bottom side. Have watched many of your videos and this would be very helpful.

[@ladrendabl2000]

do have to have the batting in the quilt

[@miriamayala5757]

pretty fabric

[@peterpan4480]

I miss her.❤😢

[@jacalynstaten5607]

I still miss you!

[@ivettec665]

Really nice👍. Tfs

[@Helena5211]

Maravilhosa !

[@kristinabathory8870]

Did I see correctly that you didn't backstitch? Is it not necessary?

[@MelanieHam]

+Kristina Bathory yes :) you don't need to backstitch when you piece the quilt

[@leahritchott2075]

love it was referred your site..

[@bedooraljaber2937]

Thank you very much. I want to know the step after that

[@zoedvega3923]

More quilts current quilting on your KZbin channel. Please ..

[@inthekitchen8842]

Miss you girl😔

[@annalytvynyuk1532]

Hey there! I have a silly question: what does one use quilts for...? Are these bed spreads? I see no other use than to put it on the floor as a carpet for a baby/toddler...So, why making so many? where does one store them. If the quilt is big, does does one wash it? In the washing machine? Does it come out ok...?

[@annalytvynyuk1532]

Hello Texasred63 and thank you for your reply. Just washed one of my baby quilts and it came out pretty nice. I still haven't figured out where I want to store it though..as it is quite thick (for my child to sit on the floor in winter) and big. In any case, thank you once again and good luck with your channel! )

[@ruthfreeman864]

Anna Lytvynyuk they are bedspreads and they can be used for the floor for the baby but I make mine for charity for the homeless for the sick in the hospital I also give mine to the police and fire department for comfort blanket for those that are going through tragedy a fire a car accident family dispute I love doing it I make about four or five quilt a month

[@annalytvynyuk1532]

Wow Ruth - what a good cause! I am sure your kindness is well received! If one has a passion for quilting (and the result is indeed a piece of art!) then one creates more than just one quilt. Hence was my question of what to do with so many of them ;-) How do you make your quilts soft enough to serve as a blanket...? Mine turn out to be rather stiff..

[@evelynbaezlindecamp2074]

nice...

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