Modern Log Cabin from a Layer Cake! Fast Pattern called Retro Tiles from Quilt Addicts Anonymous

You may think we forgot how to count. But today's video is not a mistake ... we are bringing you a 13th Make of Christmas!
We originally planned to remake Retro Tiles, my modern log cabin quilt using a layer cake with Polar Magic by Lemoni for FIGO. But when it was time to start filming, we still didn't have the white fabric we ordered a month previously for the background.
But white 10-inch square packs AND white yardage arrived after I started shooting, so we decided to squeeze one bonus video in for you.
In this video we cover how to sew a log cabin, but I also show you how I organize my fabric to make sure every block is scrappy with no repeats without even having to think about it when you are sewing. I really hope you enjoy this extra tip and use it to create a fabulously scrappy quilt this holiday season.
I used 10-inch square packs for the print AND the background and it made the cutting go so fast. I was sewing within an hour-and-a-half of starting this project and there are a lot of pieces in a log cabin, so that's pretty good.
Here's what you'll need to make the lap sized version of this quilt. You can click on the links below to grab everything your need. Supplies are limited, so don't wait if you need this quilt in your life.
Retro Tiles pattern: shop.quiltaddi...
One print layer cake (we used Polar Magic by Lemonni): shop.quiltaddi...
One solid layer cake: shop.quiltaddi...
OR 2 yards of solid fabric: shop.quiltaddi...
1/2 yard of binding: shop.quiltaddi...
All the supplies above are for the lap sized version that measures 54" square. The pattern also includes instructions for crib, queen and king sizes. Please see the pattern product page for additional fabric requirements.
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Music: A Christmas Stroll Through A Wintery Town (Instrumental Version) - In Wintertime and Merry Christmas Day (Instrumental Version) - Stonekeepers from Epidemic Sound

[@sharp9059]

LOVE your sweater!

[@judithpyper3635]

Thank you Stephanie for the wonderful 13 days of creativity to get us all in the mood for Christmas!! I pre-ordered your new book and can’t wait til I get it to start using my stash!!

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying the series and are looking forward to busting your stash!

[@vickichandler5872]

I couldn't find the paper pattern for some silly reason, so just ordered the PDF. Absolutely LOVE the way you show us how to keep the fabric strips in order of the color story. Such a great tip to share, thanks so much. Blessings to you, your family and staff for this Christmas season.

[@Elizabeth-qk6su]

Merry Christmas, Stephanie! Thank you for this informative, fun video!

[@BrodgarRing]

Totally enjoyed this demonstration. Thank you.

[@arnjln]

Loved this and the fabric!! Ordered pattern and can’t wait to receive fabric! Thank goodness there was some left 😊 Thanks, Stephanie!!

[@carolmorgano7158]

Thanks for the tutorial it is a beautiful quilt 👍🎄

[@marjorieshanks3611]

Very nice! I like the layer cake.

[@MistyisCrafty]

Thank you for giving advice when things aren't perfect (like the white fabric being a bit bigger than the print). As a new quilter, it's hard to know what to worry about, what will sort itself out and how/if I should compensate elsewhere somehow.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

You definitely need to compensate for it when positioning your pieces, but as long as you know how to fudge it, you don’t need to cut every one down.

[@melodyallen2528]

Looks good.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Thanks for helping to make this video happen 😉

[@KumaSews]

Thank you! Merry Christmas. I’m looking forward to getting my pattern!!

[@gloriahenry546]

Love your book .FAT QUARTER WORKSHOP

[@joycekwetherbee6030]

Thank you

[@cindyjenkins2255]

Thanks!

[@gloriahenry546]

Making your Twinkle quilt just used various scraps,also enjoying my Stashing with Stephanie fat quarters

[@dodic7145]

Please explain why the size difference is due to the manufacturer when you were the one cutting the strips?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

While Stephanie did cut the width of fabric, she did not trim down the length of the strips. Some layer cakes are right at 10 inches, some may be a bit smaller or larger.

[@maureenblanchard2522]

Why not cut up a white sheet?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Great question! A sheet often has different fiber content, a different weave and different quality of materials than good quilting cotton and over time your quilt will wear out differently.

[@joannebock2885]

You should give the measurements

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

The quilt is 54 inches square.

[@deawallace3584]

You should title this as an advertisement to sell your pattern so people who want to know how to make the quilt will not waste time simply watching you fiddling with the fabric and sewing together while trying not to reveal how it is actually made.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Thanks for your feedback. The tutorial is meant to supplement the pattern, not replace it.

[@sharonharrison4739]

Less bla bla and more sewing