Log Cabin 411 -Michael Miller Fabrics' Making it Fun #74

[@marymay722]

You are the best at teaching!!

[@corrinejacobson9232]

I loved your "Man Sewing" videos. I'm happy I found you again.

[@jackiekraemer596]

always love your color ways rob. bright and happy

[@RobinsDocumentedLife]

Excellent video, Rob! Not only do I love to learn different traditional blocks, I love to hear the history behind it!!

[@makingitfunwithmichaelmill8161]

Thanks, the history was why I wanted to do this one, it was really fun, so glad you liked the different info.

[@cathynuytten798]

Me too. I know many patterns do have stories. That would be a great idea for a series.

[@marygrace7538]

Never understood the math of a log cabin... now I get it .. great video .. thanks Rob

[@makingitfunwithmichaelmill8161]

Sometimes things can get so complicated, so blessed you enjoyed my approach to the calculations .

[@pirjoraila4605]

If you sew the center on a long strip and cut after, you do not need to know the size. Just keep the seam allowance the same so the blocks will end up same size.

[@AnitaSouthall]

I've written down log cabin instructions in a sewing journal. That way you have a permanent record to refer back to. However I found his add on instructions helpful for any size strip.

[@jennysleed5267]

Best tutorial I've watched. Interesting and helpful without dragging it on. Thanks Rob, you are the best

[@kathymarlowe2164]

After carefully placing your first three logs in the correct order, if you add your next piece (or log) to the side that has two seams and not one you will always move around in the right order.

[@redsantefe]

I love the different layouts and the bright and bold colors.

[@glorialove7312]

Best video yet! The whys. A piece of free technology. Ending with possibilities. Precise is important to me. Thanks.

[@makingitfunwithmichaelmill8161]

Thanks Gloria, I really enjoy making these videos for you all. Love knowing that they are being watched.

[@joseduijf-arets1422]

Love your explanation. It is easy to follow the steps you are taking. My first project was a log cabin table runner. It turned out very nice. I once read about the middle red piece, but I was forgotten why it was red. Now I know again. Thanks. 😀🙋‍♀️👍

[@stephaniewexler8833]

The best explanation and demo I've seen of the Log Cabin !

[@rubybuness]

Love the orange colors and then when I saw the orange diamond I was really surprised. Thank you so much.

[@susankinghorn2687]

Good educational video. I appreciate the reminder of the construction of the log cabin block. I have numerous strips that I could be sewing together to use up scrap materials. I shall watch more if your teaching videos. I like the vibrant colour schemes you provide. Thankyou.

[@AnitaSouthall]

Scrappy versions still look great around a red centre square.

[@pywagner]

If only I saw this a year ago. I struggled with my traditional Log Cabin quilt top. Ran into all the problems you described and stumbled upon some of the solutions you described! Maybe the next one will not be so painful. Thanks!

[@AnitaSouthall]

I love the expression, "there's No quilt police in my house"

[@LeslieLNunez]

Thank you, Rob! Your explanation cleared things up for me!

[@sharonjohnson7458]

Not too long ago, I decided to look into quilting. I have made 3 I spy books for 3 little great granddaughters, they love them. SO, I started to branch out and try some of the easier quilt tutorials on You tube. Today, I happened upon one of your videos, and I have watched the 9 path, the log cabin, and the one with the purple and green strips and the pink in the middle, that made an awesome block. I do want to try that one. The reason I am writing this even though the videos were made three years ago, is because I bought a fabric cutter from Grace Company called a true cut cutter. The way you hold your cutting tool, I think you would love the true cut brand. It is made to be held the way you hold yours. After three years you may have found it also. If not you might want to check iit out. Love the things I have learned from you so far and I am going to search for some more current ones, Keep them coming.

[@BAM-jc7uy]

the hearth -- symbol of a home Equals the Heart of the home. Thanks for the energy and good audio!!! This granny needed your boost. LOL LOL

[@quiltypleasures1976]

Beautiful fabrics!!! I love log cabin blocks, especially the large ones! They’re so much fun to make!

[@PuffStitch]

It’s nice to see a quilter using an adequate sewing machine for once. Juki forever ❤️

[@makingitfunwithmichaelmill8161]

Oh yeah! Loving my Juki Machines!!!

[@suesavage7303]

@@makingitfunwithmichaelmill8161 I'm looking into a new machine, what style is your Juke? Love your videos!!

[@carlsass4500]

Love the bright colors Rob! Great contrast on your new ironing board cover.

[@angiesewtherapy6628]

I've never thought about not putting my darkest on the outside. This video is terrific and so are those MM prints!

[@karoliyer4860]

Thanks Rob.... love those colors ..I’m starting my first log cabin and was a bit apprehensive...but you’ve made it easy to understand So I feel more confident now in cutting the fabric......

[@denisecooper731]

Love the history of the log cabin block. Thank you.

[@kathycarriveau6488]

Hi Rob you was the owner of Cotton Ball in Morro Bay!!! You were always so helpful!! Love this video

[@mariawells8026]

Thank you Rob! This was tremendously helpful.

[@flossymelton7658]

Wow. Great video. Just great. I find the math especially helpful Thank you.

[@shirley9240]

I love log cabin quilts. But, I was using the sew/cut method and gave up on my log cabin because I could not figure out why my blocks just weren’t right. Now I know! Thank you so much. Your pattern quilts at the end are gorgeous and so happy!

[@kimhannan4892]

This is such a great tutorial for me! I am a beginner and it helps to understand "the math" so I have a clear idea of where I'm headed. So helpful and the fabric is beautiful! Will be checking out Michael Miller fabrics as well!

[@kimhannan4892]

Great idea of taking pic of block!!

[@nataliaramirez8701]

As a new quilter, I SO appreciate this video! Very inspiring and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@lucilledaub5991]

Very pretty colors for the log cabin quilt.Love your teaching skills.

[@nnickerson7636]

Love those colors you used, I'm not usually drawn to orange much, but those blocks are beautiful! Good job Rob 😃

[@margohill3149]

Great tutorial ! I love the way you explain how to do things correctly right from the beginning! A lot of us have made LC blocks that came out a bit wonky because we didn’t know any better. Now we can try again and do it right! Bless you!

[@cindyhappel7376]

Love watching your videos Rob!

[@jenicehaneline1846]

Thank you for explaining why my log cabins never came out right because I was taught to lay the block on top of the long strip, one right after the other but they never ended up square so I stopped making them. Thanks again.

[@donnacova]

Really good explanations. I learned alot. Thank you for your time, expertise and enthusiasm.🤗

[@joydicksonquilts]

Love these fabrics. Gorgeous.

[@SoulsJourney]

Very fun, thanks for the tip on the Layout app. It's hard for me to envision some finished designs in my head so that sounds really helpful.

[@Shawn.72]

Rob, superb video. Love your ideas and all your videos. The colors are so bright and eye catching.

[@shulamussnug7120]

Excellent! Great instructions and explanations.

[@judymills873]

I love your colours! It’s a happy quilt

[@conniesmith9989]

Hi. Hello. Howdy. I will have to go over this again so I totally understand. Thank you...

[@denisesp5684]

Good to see you. Happy New Year to you too!

[@lynnstratton2890]

What a wonderful tutorial on log cabin theory! I sure wish I had seen this before I started my log cabin a year ago; I would have a much prettier quilt!

[@Stoffmonster467]

Log cabin was my first quilt 20 years ago. Or 30? I learned so much: ironing is important, I iron every seam. Re-cutting at the end, my blocks get wonky.

[@AnitaSouthall]

Finished is better than perfect, a quote from Jenny Doan of MSQC

[@catherinecearns9002]

Hi from South Australia 🇦🇺 - I’ve only been quilting for 5yrs - I’ve never made a log cabin - maybe I’ll do one this year

[@spoiled4evaami]

Its my favorite block

[@AnitaSouthall]

Hi from Geraldton Western Australia, nice to connect with other Australian sewers and quilters.🇦🇺😊

[@jolynnsholmire2785]

Love the second layout

[@suerush704]

Love your colors rob! Thank you

[@lanapoulliot7682]

I love the happy colors! Color makes me feel so happy

[@margieroberts790]

Omg. My old brain can’t comprehend all that 😮😂

[@vickichandler5872]

Great tutoria! It's math-tastic... 😁 You've really made the math easy to understand, appreciate it so much. Lovely blocks. Kinda funny when I saw the block with the darker strip in side of on the outside of the block. I thought to myself, hmmm I don't know about that. It's kinda off. Then when you showed the layout on the wall, I LOVED it so very much! 💖 Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and expertise. Blessings to you and your team.

[@beckyhartsock6054]

Loved this tutorial!

[@theresaebbinghaus2901]

Great information

[@laurenduncan3759]

You've inspired me! I've been trying to figure out how I want to layout a temperature quilt for a year, and the "center is the heart/hearth" made me decide to try a log cabin layout for my temp quilt. The center will be a HST for Day 1 of a week. :O

[@belyndamulloy33]

Thank you Rob

[@pennychristou5465]

I see you use a Juki. I love both my Jukis. Wonderful machine. Love your tutorial.

[@donnasimoneaux9537]

Thx Rob - great information!!!!

[@kymburriss4260]

Of all the blocks, this is my favorite

[@sharonparker7867]

This was amazing loved your lesson in Color Theory and also the wonderful variations on making the block. 💙

[@mollykatzenmeyer6063]

Another log cabin rule is to stitch the new piece to the side with 2 seams.

[@lorrainejerman3330]

Rob, I love your tutorials.

[@joane8651]

Thanks for another great video, Rob. I made my first log cabin quilt, have it basted and ready to go, just don't know how to quilt it. I have mostly basic quilting skills so I hope you address this also.

[@AnitaSouthall]

Did you hand stitch the whole thing? I don't understand how you could baste a whole block in advance for a log cabin block

[@phylham1565]

Loved this video. Really liked the history of the block. Please keep doing these. Thanks.

[@makingitfunwithmichaelmill8161]

Yes, looks like folks really liked the approach to this one, will definitely travel this path again.

[@betsybeadhead]

For me, the easiest way to keep up with where your next block goes is to always turn your work to the left. Sew a block, turn the work to the left, sew a block, turn left. Repeat until done.

[@judytyler1870]

I have been digging through all of my UFO's. My oldest was started in 1982! It is the one and only log cabin I ever planned. I tore my strips becaue it was pre rotary cutters for me. I actually want to finish it up this year. I will see if that is possible with all of those frayed edges! I loved this video and your beautiful fabrics! Thanks for posting!

[@AnitaSouthall]

Ouch! But you could always do a rag quilt?

[@dkoscielak]

Fantastic!

[@marieabalos]

Cool!

[@marinepeters1025]

Bootiful ❤ Colorful

[@131dyana]

I never knew how to make this pattern. Now I know and I will try this for the first time. Thank you.

[@AbisDen]

16:00 absolutely correct. I find a lot of people do this. I’m a dressmaker and it’s more obvious. New to quilting I’ve found the edges are distorted because of this method

[@risalvabarbosapinto4038]

bellissimo, lindo

[@christiewright6137]

I’m just starting a log cabin...perfect timing!! Thanks...

[@chrismattison621]

16:28... "That will quilt out"... famous last words. I have seen a lot of wonky log cabins that weren't meant to be.

[@galedutton184]

Great video !

[@willaedwards9055]

Subscribed ! Thanks !

[@barbaracoulsonstamm4653]

I really like this

[@mary-annz.reynolds7778]

That was great 💕 Back to basics. Woohoo

[@rosagratefulmaroja.13]

Love it! greetings from germany

[@michelpatty4587]

I just tried the layout Instagram app. Wow amazing in order to get a better picture. Great tip.

[@tammymenlove1640]

What is the app called?

[@michelpatty4587]

@@tammymenlove1640 it’s called “layout Instagram “. Just search that name in the App Store. It’s free. It’s made for photos. So you just take a pic of you block and then put it in a layout format.

[@tammymenlove1640]

Great. I had to type it just right to find the app there’s so many.

[@kayceegreer4418]

FYI "press" means to lay the iron down and not move it, Therefore Pressing the item in place not moving the fibers in the fabric. "Ironing" means applying heat and moving the iron around, which comment in piecing the quilt or garment can mean that you can misalign the corners into a wonky shape depending on how you move the iron. If you're not aware of this and then you go to true or square something you find is off and you cut it after you sew it together and it gets washed that place will be puckered. This is where using too high a temperature for the fabric tent can be disastrous. Heat sensitive synthetic content in the fabric can be altered and made crispy or scorch even melt, especially if you're scrapping. Press means press. Iron means iron. There is a difference, and it is helpful to know which method to apply or employ for the different jobs at hand.

[@brendatorres6949]

I love your videos

[@knittingstitchingmontana]

Thanks for explaining the log cabin quilt. I want to try this next! Love the way yiu teach. Please do me a favor abd slow down on your design wall so I can see it better. Thank you so much❤

[@horigulyusuf8267]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kittylevee4662]

Hi Rob‼️ With those amazing colors, how about hot pink or magenta fir the canter⁉️ 💜💙💚💛🧡❤

[@siscarmichael2949]

Great tutorial as always...thank you. You mentioned an Instagram app where you can put in a quilt block and change it many ways and I didn’t jot it down. Could you please let me know how to get that ap?

[@makingitfunwithmichaelmill8161]

you can find it as a stand alone app in your app store called Instagram Layouts

[@edithvierck9342]

I want to make the quilt behind you

[@ufoquilter86]

thats pretty cool. do you have a link to that layout app you were talking about?

[@AnitaSouthall]

Go to your Google play or Apple store and type in LAYOUT. Download it then experiment until you are familiar how it works. It is used through Instagram to make say 4 squares of one cake picture to make a collage of a 4 pictures in one post. Same techniques but with a single photo of a quilt block. You can rotate, edit, make it colour or black and white to test your colour values and tones.

[@elainedoucette3357]

👍👍

[@urbanhomesteadingchannel1813]

I love the log cabin block. Its easily my favorite block. I do have a question though. I'm color blind. Quilting for me is a challenge because of that. The poor associates at JoAnn Fabrics know they're in for a fun time everytime I go in because I'm constantly asking what color something is. So that being said. Are there any tricks or tricks you can recommend to help make the fabric selection easier? I made what I thought would be a simple black and white with a hot pink center square for my daughter and son-in-law to represent there wedding invitation and it was a nightmare. I then did a "simple" pastel floral with tiny floral pattern. Easy right?! Nope still sent my senses into overdrive. HELP! Rob you are the best. If you can't help me I need to pack away my machine.

[@bookreader8655]

Jordan Fabrics sells log cabin block kits. All the pieces are precision cut along the length of the fabric so you don't have to worry about stretching as you work. I have trouble with matching color, so I purchase the kit from them.

[@makingitfunwithmichaelmill8161]

Color blindness is a real problem that many quilters have learned to work around, please do not give up. Some folks, like my friend Jenny Doan, do not love to pick all those fabrics... just too many choices, so she uses PreCuts - all of the fabrics will coordinate most of the time. You may also wish to quilt in "Value and Scale" not "Color" - again - pick a grouping from a collection - then pick about 7 pieces from that line, 1 ex Lg, 2 LG, 1 -2 mediums, and 2-3 smaller prints- all from the same line. Use basic patchwork patterns that are more generic in design, so they will work great with many different lines. Also, Photos in black and white show value, you need a mix of shades. Grab some ruby red glasses, and wear them into that fabric shop, yes folks may going running the other direction, but you will be "Seeing" a whole new quilt shop!

[@AnitaSouthall]

Have you considered trying a plain white with any other fabric and piecing together half square triangles. Then get help with layouts from a trusted friend when you have enough made all same size? If I was colour challenged I would try that rather than stop sewing. I've learnt that even my husband from the USA calls colours by different names than I do. A blue green he will call it blue, I call it green. We all have challenges to overcome, don't let yours slow you down. Good luck and happy quilting. 😊🇦🇺👏

[@bkartoz]

Is there a pattern available for the quilt on your wall?

[@denisemmunger9437]

Colors in the quilt behind you are so vibrant and gorgeous !!!! Is there a pattern for that quilt !!! Love it and the Log Cabin !!!!!!! Good job Rob !!!!!! Thank you !!!!!

[@BrendaH289]

I thought the red represents the heart. The heart of the home , I didn’t know about the fireplace

[@Gingham_and_gauge]

Fireplace = hearth, the metaphorical heart of the home.

[@brendahamrick9337]

Rob, a friend of mine always cuts all her sizes before she starts her LogCabin.She just makes piles of for instance 2 and one half, three and one half and goes right along making her piles of the sizes she needs.Is this easier or the way you do it,is it any easier or more accurate? I kind of like having all my stacks of all the sizes needed right in front of me ready to go.Love your videos! Thanks, Brenda

[@sbear7251]

Brenda, it is much easier to do as your friend does. Otherwise it tends to get wonky!

[@carollebriton408]

Loved the video Rob. How does one go about figuring how much fabric to purchase to do a table runner say 14 x 54 for example?

[@ADDAxyz710]

What is the design board made of for you to stick the fabric to it? Velcro? Magnets?

[@kathrynerickson1145]

Hi Michael, Haven't done this before so hope it goes ok. I appreciate your detailed teaching. I am in the process of making log cabin blocks so you are helping. Anyway, I see you are using the Panasonic cordless iron - I also have one and do like it but thinking it doesn't get as hot as corded iron and also the steam option I question. Do you have any issue with the iron like this? Thank you!

[@luisejones6610]

Rob I came across you whilst watching a Jenny Doan tutorial (I think you were doing a skateboard quilt) and followed you as I'd never seen a gentleman quilter. I am glad to have found you again and back to enjoying your tutorials. I have a question for you. I have seen a block that looks like a HST BUT 1 half is a checker board. My question is.. How can I make this block? I've been imagining using some kind of 9 Patch with a solid square placed on top and marked the same as regular HSTs but ALWAYS I end up with the checks along the diagonal looking too small or almost none existent. Have you any tips on how to get those pieces to look like they're made from the same size squares as the others that make the chess/checkers board design, please?

[@makingitfunwithmichaelmill8161]

Not sure that I am following the question, you are welcome to email me at [e-mail] but I would make a full square that is the checkered block - make that finished square 7/8" larger than the HST you want. Then Make a Solid Square that is the same size as the checked block, lay them Right sides together, draw a diagonal line on the back of the solid block. Sew 1/4" on either side of that line, cut on the drawn line. That should yield two HST, featuring one side as solid, and the other side as checkered on point. But again, not sure if that is what you want. I do think it is what I want, and now have to try this myself, thanks for the inspiration !

[@helenstevenson9008]

Hi Rob 👋 hope you and all your family are well. A quick question if I wanted to make a 11 1/2 inch block with 2 1/2 inch wide strips what would be the cut logs have to be? Hope you can help me. Thanks 👋🇦🇺👏 Great video .

[@noraleewells5796]

Hi Ron! Love your explanation. I needed that! Would you please tell me about your design wall. What is it made of and where did you find it? I appreciate you.

[@savinggrace70]

Hi Rob, I am making an identical version of your purple and green cabin block for my other half as a surprise quilt as he saw me watching your video and commented that he really liked it. I have managed to find most fabrics but what I want to know is the colours you used for the solid colours in that quilt block. One is a blue, one a green and one a yellowish. Please can you tell me what they are so I can match them up. I would be so grateful if you can help me.

[@makingitfunwithmichaelmill8161]

here you go! CM0376 Fairy Frost - Blood - Centers CX6699 Hash Dot - Clementine SC5333 Cotton Couture - Clementine CM0376 Fairy Frost - Clementine CM0376 Fairy Frost - Papaya SC5333 Cotton Couture - Peach CX6699 Hash Dot - Orange CX9316 Coco - Tangerine SC5333 Cotton Couture - Orange CX6699 Hash Dot - Mustard CX6699 Hash Dot - Yellow CX1087 Marble - Jade CX6699 Hash Dot - Sprout SC5333 Cotton Couture - Sprout SC5333 Cotton Couture - Avocado CX6699 Hash Dot - Grass CX1087 Marble - Grape CM0376 Fairy Frost - Venus CX1087 Marble - Sapphire SC5333 Cotton Couture - Malibu CX1087 Marble - Whirlpool

[@AnitaSouthall]

And a tip for you, screenshot something you like for quilting such as a layout or the fabric list below, add to your photos as a Quilting album and you have it with you when shopping for the fabrics or designs you want to make.

[@savinggrace70]

@@AnitaSouthall Hi Anita, yes, that is a great idea, thank you for the tip!

[@boojangles]

Does anyone know of an alternative to the "layout" app for those of us without smartdevices? I think I saw something about one on @justgetitdonequilts but I can't seem to find it. It appears to be a useful tool!

[@binkiejean64]

Look up Just Get It Done Stashbuster #6 video, No fail layer cake, at about the 10 minute mark. This might be what you're talking about.