Episode 52: Log Cabin Quilt

Etsy Shop: auntdebbiesboutique.com
Link to Log Cabin Pattern Template: www.dropbox.co...
Fabric for twin size quilt:
Center Square - 1/8 yd
1st Light - 1/3 yd
2nd Light - 5/8 yd
3rd Light - 3/4 yd
1st Dark - 1/2 yd
2nd Dark - 2/3 yd
3rd Dark - 7/8 yd
3" Border - 3/4 yd
4" Border - 1 yd
5" Border - 1 1/4 yds
Backing - 6 yds
Binding - 3/4 yd
I am using a 4" and a 5" border to get it to a twin size but you can use any combination of borders.
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Welcome to Aunt Debbie's Boutique
Each video with highlight a simple project, with me showing you step by step how to cut it out and construct it. Simple techniques that don't cause frustration.
All you need is a sewing machine you can operate, a pair of fabric scissors, sewing pins, a seam ripper, and an iron. A cutting mat, rulers and rotary cutters are an added bonus. We will address fabric, thread and needles in each video.
Patterns are child friendly but children always should be supervised when sewing.
I am a single mom in W. Texas with a 30 yr old daughter who has had a passion for sewing since I was 10 years old. I also have numerous nieces and nephews and have sewn for them since they were born and that is where my brand of Aunt Debbie's Boutique comes from. I have spent most of my adult life teaching sewing classes to kids and adults. This channel is dedicated to passing these patterns and skills to a larger audience in a much more user friendly format. You can watch these videos at your convience rather than have to choose between going to your sewing class or your kids soccer game.
Let's get to sewing!
Etsy store: auntdebbiesboutique.com

[@denisegolding9100]

It was so refreshing to not have to listen to someone else’s choice of music opening with the commentary. Such a pretty quilt.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you so much. I put music in some of my first videos but found I like the silence better…or the sound of the sewing machine so I quit doing that. So glad you agree!

[@DC-ux2ue]

Thank you so much for this video! Your method of teaching makes the video enjoyable, educational and encourages me to quilt. I particularly appreciate the silence while sewing, it gives me time to really think about what you had just said. Sometimes too much chatter is disturbing, proof positive that less IS more. Well done!!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you for that feedback. I find the sewing time to be relaxing. So glad you enjoy that too!

[@gingermom12]

Your diagram and explanation are so clear. Thank you.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karenmeadows7216]

I just found your channel. Enjoyed watching your Log Cabin quilt video. Will be watching more. I love a Log Cabin quilt ❤️ Happy Quilting

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you!

[@margaretlore2008]

This is the easiest tutorial I have ever watched for a Log Cabin quilt. Thank you so much!!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

You are so welcome!

[@auntieann3000]

I really like those fabrics! Great tutorial. Thank you!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Glad you like them!

[@connieanaya7637]

Thank you for this video. I really liked the way you explained things.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@monicaharvey6593]

I agree, option 2. One of the easiest tutorial I have seen, thank you. Love the fabric you chose.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Yay! Thank you!

[@WaterfallFW]

I really enjoyed seeing this quilt come together and I learned the different layouts. Thank you!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

You are so welcome!

[@terrygresham5765]

Agree on option 2!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you.

[@brigittehillen8468]

Just found your channel and subscribed. I love the fact that you strip pieced the first two pieces. I have a lot of pink fabric left from a quilt I just finished for my niece...i now know what I will do with all the leftover scraps! Thank you so much!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it and welcome to the channel!

[@gerricampbell6479]

Awesome demo of log cabin construction. Thank you!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Glad you liked it!

[@LauraSup]

I absolutely love the colors you chose! They are any little girl’s dream! I’ve watched many tutorials over the years and love the way you explained everything! Thank you so very much for sharing!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you!

[@maryspeth3469]

I like the slower pace of your videos. You are a grand teacher.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you!

[@anne-mariehill2199]

I love the idea of strip piecing the two squares. Thank you. ❤

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you.

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

The pig fabric made me 😊 smile! Great quilt

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Isn’t it adorable? I’ve had it in my stash for a long time waiting for the perfect project!

[@paularodery8074]

When “pigs fly”😂! I love it! You make it look super easy to do.👍

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

You can do it!! One step at a time. Once you get started it will all make sense.

[@brendaseverance5174]

I love your video. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge with your utube fans. I am a first-time watcher and will be a true fan...

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you so much and welcome!

[@judierenfrow8073]

I like how you organize before sewing. My style too.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

If I didn’t organize, I’d make even more mistakes! It also makes it easier to teach others when I’m not all over the place!

[@homebound_lovingit]

Thank you I’ll definitely try this log cabin❤

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Great! I hope you like it!

[@janajeffries9989]

I have always wanted a log cabin quilt. Now I know how to make it myself. Thank you for showing and explaining what you did, how you did it and why. Your video makes me believe I can actually do this. 😊

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

You can do it! It’s really not that hard. Good luck and thank you for the comment

[@barbaraw9155]

Thank you! Your video is wonderful. You explained things in a way that was easy for me to understand as a new quilter and you didn’t rush through and leave us wondering how you got to end. I love your choice of fabrics too.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

You are so welcome! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@lynndazer4218]

That was clear as mud

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

I’m sorry you feel that way.

[@nancysharon931]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I am also sewing a log cabin at this time using the same layout. You have my imagination going on what other combinations I could sew. Your quilt is lovely. Thank you for the video. Can't wait for the flag quilt. ❤

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

I wish KZbin allowed pictures to be posted in the comments because I would love to see your quilt. Log Cabins are my favorite! The next quilt will be a plaid quilt. I probably didn’t speak clearly. But I do have a Quilt of Valor cut out that will be coming up soon. Thanks for your comment!

[@Lorna-ij8rh]

Iwas looking for easy block for my next quilt. This is it Thanks. Like yoùr style.😂❤

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thanks!

[@paulaneary7877]

Beautiful colors. Thank you for the video.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you too!

[@mymoenajacobs6405]

I could watch you sew the whole day, it is so calming ❤ thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial ❤❤❤

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thanks so much 😊. Im glad you enjoyed it! Another one is coming soon.

[@user-xh7zh6vj5o]

Thank you so much for this video, the instructions were so good. Even a new quilter, like me, can follow along. I think 8th be making this for my granddaughter.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Wonderful! I try to gear my videos for beginners. Let me know if you have any problems. I’ll be glad to help

[@jimmiebruner4284]

Love y😊ur tutorial! You were very easy for a “novice” quilter to follow.Thank you!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

You are so welcome! My goal is to recruit as many new people to my addiction as possible! ☺️

[@stacybugg7180]

Beautiful!!!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you!!

[@cindyg5064]

Pretty quilt!!!!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you so much!

[@michelleswistak1389]

I like your layout, thanks for the demo

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thanks for watching!

[@prggypatrick4092]

Very good tutorial. You got right to it and i liked that

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Glad you liked it

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I liked the first layout the best. Thank you for the instructions and the pattern.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

You are so welcome!

[@debkrieger6619]

Very pretty! Your presentation was wonderful! Thank you!!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you so much!

[@Mirilovesu]

Blessings! First time seeing a video from your channel! Thank you! I appreciate the “I shouldn’t and I should off” as well as the whole video! It helps me understand what to do and what not to do. I am self taught and I have made one quilt and I have two in progress (can’t seem to decide on a center square for them)… One suggestion is that since you’re teaching maybe you should label with numbers like you did on your pattern on each of the different cuts you’re making and then the label should stay on each part on the very first block you’re making that way you won’t have to figure it out since you are trying to show us on camera, it would be easier! Have a blessed day!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Numbering them is definitely a good idea. When the camera turns on, I forget my name and can’t see a straight seam. There’s something about knowing everyone is watching you, that makes you mess up more. So taking extra steps to lessen the confusion is a good idea. Thanks for the suggestion and I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@veronicasenoreses6393]

For me, the 2nd option is great, thanks for sharing❤️

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lauraruthruff4741]

Very pretty block... I've been looking for a nice log cabin pattern. I like yours and appreciate the download.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Glad you like it! If you have any trouble downloading it, please let me know with another comment. This is the first time I’ve tried a Dropbox pattern.

[@doloresnash287]

Love love love the quilt!!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you!

[@dos14dos14]

You made it look sew easy 😎 I liked option 2 the best, also.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you. I’m glad you liked my choice and were able to follow my scattered brain.

[@smileytow1925]

I love your teaching style! And your quilt turned out lovely! I enjoyed it very much, and I liked and subscribed! ❤️

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you so much!

[@KumaSews]

Lucky little girl! She’ll love it!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you.

[@brendasweeney2806]

Option 2. Quilt is beautiful. Thank yoo

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Glad you agree! Thanks for commenting.

[@tammycoco209]

Thank you for this tutorial

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

You're welcome 😊

[@quiltanon]

I love the color scheme!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you!

[@nastasmit1998]

Уважаемая Дебби! Мне очень понравилось ваше видео. Все очень понятно и без перевода. У вас приятный голос и чёткая речь. Подписываюсь и лайк. С приветом из России.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you so much. My daughter made several visits to Russia during high school and it’s one of her favorite places. She even majored in Russian language in college. Glad to have you!

[@nastasmit1998]

Thanks for the answer! Have a nice day!

[@margarethanson50]

I like the 1st opinion and pretty color but love piggy fabric

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

I love the piggy fabric too. It’s been in my stash for quite awhile waiting for the perfect project and this was it. And I still have some left for another project.

[@barbarakoeppe2623]

I love this quilts and the fabric I just found your channel and I subscribed

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you so much! Welcome !

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Delightful...thank you ❤

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you too!

[@paquibarroso5805]

Es un tutorial muy bien explicado,,,muy fácil de hacer, solo necesitaría las medidas.. gracias.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you!! The measurements are in the discription box and there is also a link to download the pattern.

[@BrendaH289]

Very pretty

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you! 😊

[@AuntDi2]

Just found your channel! Ohio has arrived. 😊

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Welcome Ohio!! Glad to have you!

[@reneechevalier8079]

Love this

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you!😊

[@quiltanon]

I like the second layout best

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you for the confirmation!

[@tinapetznick7935]

I just found your KZbin channel. Oh what a delight! I am a new or “wannabe” quilter. I love everything about your video! I liked and subscribed. Can you please tell the u finished size of your blocks are? I also am over the moon excited that you gave the fabric amounts to us. I hadn’t yet seen anywhere to find the amount of fabric needed in a log cabin quilt. Is there anywhere/anyway to figure out the fabric quantities for a larger quilt without the borders being so wide? Thank you so very much for sharing your time and knowledge with us! You are greatly appreciated!

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

I’m so happy to have you!!! The blocks are 14.5” before being sewn together. Then they become 14”. I will compute the yardages for bigger quilts and put those in a post on my channel either later today or tomorrow. Thanks!

[@tinapetznick7935]

Thank you for your reply. You are such a blessing to all of us! God bless you!

[@pamj2395]

Wow, I think I could actually make this; it looks doable to me. Only thing missing here is the final touches. For instance, what do you use for the filler and the backing? I do wish that were included in your video. PS I am subscribing, I especially liked your final comment "whatever you do, do it for the Glory of the Lord". Amen.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thank you so much. I did a 3 part series taking a few simple quilt and quilting it different ways. If you’ll search on my channel for Episodes 49-1 thru 49-3, I explain 3 different ways. I had intended to show a 4th way, free motion quilting, but my machine I quilt with broke down and had to go into the shop. I have it back so have added that video to my list too get back to. There is also a series about a sampler quilt for beginners that shows more details about borders. It was Episodes 42-1 through 42-13. I send a lot of mine out to be quilted by someone who has a long arm quilt machine but I hope to do more myself in the future because that’s expensive. Hope this helps. I’ll try to add more details about the finishing in future videos. God bless! Glad you love the Lord too!

[@daxxydog5777]

Thanks for saying “selvedge”and not “salvage”, my pet peeve.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Lol! I’ve not heard anyone say “salvage” but that would drive me crazy too. I think I’d question their knowledge of the subject they were teaching!

[@prggypatrick4092]

And i subscribed

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Thanks

[@PumpkinQueen2594]

Hello. Im new to quilting, would a twin size such as this be a good baby blanket? Also if I want it to be bogger than a twin size would I need more blocks?

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

A baby quilt is usually just 9 blocks, 3 rows of 3 blocks and yes, more blocks would make it bigger. Just decide on what size you want and divide each measurement by 14 to figure out how many blocks. You can also make it slightly smaller than the need and add borders to get it bigger. If you tell me what size you want, I can make some suggestions. Thank you.

[@iluvindia01]

Is the seam allowance 14i ch or 1/8th ? Thanks it’s beautiful I am going to try it

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

It’s 1/4 inch. Sorry if I didn’t mention that. Good luck!

[@monicawilson2303]

I have never quilted before. My mom started a quilt, chose the fabric and started cutting out the strips, but before she could sew them together she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Mom passed away and I have her material for the quilt. I’m going to try and make this in her memory. I have a question about sewing the strips together. Watching you, I noticed you don’t tie off the seams when sewing them. How do you keep them from unraveling or ripping apart?

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

You don’t need to tie off seams if you use a small enough stitch length (1.5-2) and if the seam is going to be crossed with another seam which they all will. I usually back stitch at the beginning and ending of a long row of chaining or use can use a leader and ender which are scrap pieces of fabric that give you a running start and let you sew off the end. I rarely have problems with seams coming apart. You might want to watch my series on the Beginner Friendly Sampler Quilt. I go into more depth on this and a few other things. Let me know if you have any problems or questions. I’m happy to help.

[@monicawilson2303]

@@auntdebbiesboutique1223 thank you. I will check out that video.

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Do you know what pattern your mom intended to make? Or what she has already cut out? I would be happy to do a tutorial on it if we can figure out her intentions. As a quilter and a mom, I know she would be so proud if you finished it!

[@monicawilson2303]

@@auntdebbiesboutique1223 she was making the log cabin blocks. She was making the quilt for my daughter. I’m hoping to surprise her with it for either Christmas or her birthday next year. I appreciate all of your assistance with this 💜

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Great! Let me know if you have any problems. I’ll help where I can.

[@MsSluggoP]

You make things look easy! What machine are you using?

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

I was using a Juki 98T. It’s an older model that just does straight stitching but it’s my favorite for piecing and quilting. I have quite a few machines that I use for other sewing but this is my go-to for quilting.

[@JoyceOwens-re3xx]

How much fabric do you buy for each color for a twin quilt?

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Center Square- 1/8 yd 1st Light - 1/3 yd 2nd Light - 5/8 yd 3rd Light 3/4 yd 1st Dark - 1/2 yd 2nd Dark - 2/3 yd 3rd Dark - 7/8 yd 3” Border 3/4 yd 4” Border 1 yd 5” Border 1 1/4 yd Backing - 6 yds Binding 3/4 yd I’m putting a 4” and 5” border on mine to make it twin size. Hope this helps.

[@pamlacey136]

Such a pretty quilt. Thank you for sharing the tutorial and the pattern grid. Blessings to you……………….

[@chantalgreen9035]

Option #1

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

I liked it too!

[@KM-fe7xe]

Did you say how much fabric was needed to for each color? Did I miss it?

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

It’s in the description box and I also made a post for it. Sorry, I forgot to mention it in the video but added it in those 2 places.

[@nellweddington6887]

Could you give fabric yardage needed

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

It’s listed in the description under the video. There is a separate post that gives yardage for other sizes. Just go to my channel page and click on posts. It should be the 2nd post listed.

[@lindar7099]

Good video, but a little editing skipping some of the repetitiveness would be welcome

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Noted!

[@bonnieh2123]

I kinda like the way it was done. Gave my brain a pause to process before the next step. Great job!

[@jbhelms9822]

Can’t find the pattern download?

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

It’s in the description box. Click on the line that says “Episode 52 Log Cabin Quilt” and there will be more information show up. The link is there. Let me know if you can’t find it and I’ll try something else.

[@darlenekooken8197]

The download will not open-error

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Oh no! I’ll have to have someone look into it. This is the first I’ve heard of this. I wonder if others have had problems.

[@joyceeady38]

For a little girl who likes pink that’s not really a pink quilt there’s more grey than pink to much

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

Well she loves it so that’s all that matters.

[@kittysaber]

We do not need to watch you cut them all

[@auntdebbiesboutique1223]

I’m sorry. Some people are visual learners so I like to show as much as I can for the sake of beginners. Feel free to skip through those parts that you don’t like watching. I speed them up on purpose so they don’t take more time than necessary.