Folded Log Cabin Block Made Easy

[@janesprague1]

The very first quilt I ever attempted (and have yet to finish) was made with this kind of block. As someone else pointed out, it's called a Manx block and it originated from the Isle of Man which is located in the middle of the Irish Sea. There's generally no batting (although for a little bit of body I would probably use flannel) as it's sometimes used as a summer blanket, and the backing makes it nice and lightweight. In any event, about 10 years ago a quilter named Donna Poster (her videos are still on KZbin) had patterns called "foldy" stuff quilts in various block styles, and since it looked intriguing, I gave it a go. Time consuming but easy once you get into the rhythm of it. Laura, you've inspired me to get done the few blocks I have left to do and finish that quilt. Thank you!

[@katpaints]

Very interesting! It reminds me of Manx quilting only much more predictable. Mixing it up is always fun!

[@cathleendecina2270]

What a great pattern! That would make a lovely pillow cover! Thank you!

[@tammyschweitzer7850]

As always, a well thought out video with easy to follow directions. Love your videos and projects!

[@juliewilson1867]

I have made a quilt block that was folde, from the island of Mann, called the Manx block. It was a log cabin.

[@maryannecadd796]

What a great block and tutorial! This has so many possibilities - I really love the dark and bright colors you chose.

[@ladyjuxtaposition]

This is pretty awesome! I immediately thought you would fold the strips in half and then stitching them along with the guidelines, but the technique you just did is intriguing. Now I want to take a bunch of jelly roll scraps and make a few!

[@georgiapeach6704]

Nice quilt. Too complicated for my taste. I like really quick blocks. The finish is beautiful. Maybe one day.

[@roxannemalott7799]

Wow, that is beautiful !

[@suemitchell7592]

Gorgeous, love that method.

[@wmael7550]

Your demo was great. ❤ Enjoyed watching very much. I plan on trying that technique for a pillow.

[@carolynpoole7314]

Beautiful!

[@tracydally1]

Love it! Thank you for demonstrating.

[@Melodieredding]

I’m in love with this pattern!!

[@CALB2009]

You are such an excellent teacher Laura! I love this quilt block and can see myself gifting them as wall hangings for family members in colors which compliment their home decor! Truly artistic!

[@glendahyde804]

Beautiful 🥰

[@sewfun196]

Just LOVE Laura's teaching and learning new techniques! Thank you!

[@franceshammond8316]

Hi Laura, Great video love from England.

[@willowhilldesigns7]

This is the way it’s been done on the Isle of Man for many, many years. So interesting!

[@lindasapp3051]

Hey there, Laura, You have such a lovely voice and use it so well in your tutorials. It's so soothing. I watched this in awe! First of all, I am more I usually prefer the lighter colors of summer, even in the winter since everything else is dark. It's refreshing in the winter. However, I soon changed my mind when I saw the finish of the block. You could almost call the block "night and day", except that's another block. But it is so lovely. You didn't mention how much fabric you started out with at the beginning. Do you have an estimate of yardage both for the heat pad and maybe a quilt, even a lap quilt. I want to make a heat a pad for hot pots first and then, if it doesn't take too much fabric, perhaps try to make a quilt. But know that would take forever and I'm already 81 years old so don't have a lifetime to spare. What a wonderful, very different quilt you've presented to us. Congratulations! And yes, I've seen the Manx quilts being made an they're not quite the same. This is so beautiful!!! Thank you, Laura.

[@maryannemccabe7771]

Thank you for being so clear in your video. This is gorgeous.

[@gracepatane9384]

It’s very pretty, but I lost track between the cutting & the sewing!😂😂😂 I wii definitely watch it again! Thank You, Laura!

[@msdreamz6068]

It's a Pineapple Log cabin! ! Brilliant 👏 LOVE IT ❤️ 😍

[@SewingWithLawayne]

Love it. I may have to try this.

[@sandrasaddleman581]

Instructions are very good

[@ednatrent-meyer5256]

Amazing like always Laur

[@1meanelf]

That was a lot easier than what it looks. The way you explained and demonstrated made it seem doable now. I will have to try it out in the near future. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful project.🙂

[@VicenzaKim]

Great video!,,

[@lisaemerson8061]

THIS IS VERY PRETTY. I LOVE THE COLORS.

[@ladyd54]

Thanks for this demonstration of another way to do a log cabin block.

[@coribeckett7400]

That was a fascinating block. I adore the dimension the fold adds. It would make a darling pillow.

[@catherinelumb8061]

Love this pattern 😊

[@ednatrent-meyer5256]

As always Laura great video. So well demonstrating what you do best . Love it !Thanks for sharing your work

[@TheNakedEwe]

Fantastic! Now I’m thinking of trying a pineapple block!

[@CoalNovah1285]

I LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ THOSE COLORS!!!!!!!!

[@adamhelsley457]

Absolutely beautiful! Your videos are always great- easy to follow & great directions. Thank you & Happy Sewing ❤️🧵🪡

[@jesspeak7543]

A wonderful tutorial and a fantastic block, many thanks for very clear instructions.

[@mymai5859]

Great vid. You have a good voice for instructions & I could follow you well

[@nitababcock3977]

Love it!

[@wilycat5290]

Beautiful block. Great instructions (as usual). Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

[@nelsonsalsa8673]

I love the project, Laura! Great job.

[@christinehofmannjr7662]

I absolutely love this! One of my favorites of yours!! Thank you always!! Can’t wait to try it. And thank you for giving us the link for the solids. I like how you had the candy’s of the colors!! ❤️

[@lyndaslocum7404]

Just made this at my quilt guild. It was called Manx and it was completely sewn by hand

[@barbarawaskom8417]

Wow !!! that is awesome .

[@person2463]

Wow. This is gorgeous. Tfs, hugs, Chel 🌸

[@JoanneBerndsen]

So Cool ! Thank you for a great inspiring tutorial ! I will have to give this a try !

[@lynnie57]

This is beautiful! I never saw this method!

[@dianewiley8022]

Awesome video and beautiful square!!!

[@donnacolegrove4113]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@sharontuch3405]

Just Beautiful Laura, I’m not sure how good I would do in cutting! Dyslexia is always a problem!

[@melindaostergren8115]

ikr! I would have to write each number out and check it off as I cut. It’s a very interesting technique.

[@sharontuch3405]

@@melindaostergren8115 Same here! I would have to write down make stacks # each one. Laura does beautifully on everything she makes.

[@jenniferreinke9898]

This is amazing! Thank you for sharing this pattern!

[@chrislittebrant5235]

HinLaura, That is Beautiful❣️👍 🥰 Chris

[@angelacropper6220]

Beautiful😮❤

[@sowithcarla7892]

❤ Love it. Beautiful and simple.

[@donnaking-royal431]

Amazing

[@juliecumming9243]

Fantastic! x

[@kathygraham9780]

Nice! I love it, Thank you!

[@anamariabaptistella2917]

Maravilhoso. Parabéns . Sou Brasileira, amo seu trabalho.

[@betteolivieri7644]

I saw a corded log cabin square. Do you think you could make a video on how to insert a cord into the fold and make this same type of log cabin? I would love to find out how to do it.

[@margyboomgaard6286]

`How beautifull!! Love it! 🙂

[@beyesh3760]

❤ Awesome 😊😊

[@capablemaria]

That is a great way to quilt at the same time. Would it work with 2½ inch strips? Or would you need to adjust the measurements & by how much.

[@jeanrichards8042]

I'm wondering the same thing... I'd like to do a lap quilt but have the folds be 1" instead of 1/2" so it won't be so heavy. I'll have to do some math and play around with it. I loved the video though, 1st of hers I've seen!

[@capablemaria]

Thinking about it I think 3/4 inch marking would work. Not sure about the strip lengths though, but you could always cut-as-you-go.

[@pamelaburdick8366]

Can you make a full quilt?

[@SewVeryEasy]

Yes but it might get heavy

[@conniemoore8809]

Do wish this could be made into a large throw.

[@wmael7550]

I have a 1-sided fusible foam interfacing dilemma. Do you have any suggestions how to join 2 pieces of said interfacing that will widen it to accommodate use in a large tote bag? Thank you.

[@thewaldens90]

Maybe a zigzag stitch to join the two pieces? My quilt circle members salvaged batting for charity quilts using this method. Google "fusible batting tape" and see if you think that could work. All the best with your tote bag project.

[@wmael7550]

@@thewaldens90 Thank you. I will give it a try.

[@wmael7550]

Thank you again.

[@wmael7550]

FOUND IT! I just knew Laura had something in her video library on fusing 2 pieces of batting together! Her video called “Taking the Mystery Out of Fusible Web Tape” (hope I got that right title Laura). Thank you for all the tips and tricks you share!!!

[@karenfranko5671]

Can you do this method with a “flat” not folded strip, or isn’t it as nice looking when it’s flat vs folded? I do love your block,however.

[@ceciliaschleicher278]

To get a perfect Log Cabin block, FPP is the way to go!

[@karenfranko5671]

@@ceciliaschleicher278 I do realize FFP is more accurate (the log cabin is my favorite block) and I love her presentation. FFP isn’t my question. It was could you do it with the 1 1/2 inch strips flat, not folded, or doesn’t it work as well that way. (In your opinion does it need the folded strips to look as nice?)

[@ceciliaschleicher278]

@Karen Franko you can use any size strips for log cabin. I have done log cabin in 2.5 and 1.5 strips and both look good - but the best using FPP. What makes the Pleated Log Cabin look so amazing is the 3D effect.

[@melindaostergren8115]

I had to look up FPP. And I learned that it stands for many different things until I added ‘quilting’ in the query. 😉

[@doreensherk287]

❤don’t drop them!! I would get myself so confused. It is a neat block though and I like your colours.

[@ritaalmeida6336]

🤩

[@consuelovalero5501]

Traducción a español

[@JuanitaHooker-wx9up]

So cool. Never seen a log cabin like that. ❤

[@christianas3139]

Beautiful!