creative
NON-SLIP
8" Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
creative grids
®
The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
Create the illusion of curves with this Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool. Sew four blocks together to "piece" a circle. Expand the design potential by combining these 8" finished blocks with traditional log cabins sewn with the original Log Cabin Trim Tool (CGRJAW1).
Designed by Jean Ann Wright #CGRJAW5 Made in USA
SEE A DEMO SCAN WITH ANY QR READER
Creative Grids is covered by U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,796,615
creative grids
®
The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
Creative Grids® UK, Ltd. Unit 23A Pate Road Leicester Road Industrial Estate Melton Mowbray Leicestershire, LE13 ORG England www.creativegrids.com
Creative Grids® USA, Inc. 400 W. Dussel Dr. Ste B, Maumee, OH 43537 www.creativegridsUSA.com
NON-SLIP
Curvy Log Cabin Instructions Block size: 8" finished
Getting Started Center squares: Cut a precise 1¾" square.
Sewing and Trimming Sequence for the Curvy Log Cabin Block
1/4" Seam Allowance
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
1/4" Seam Allowance
C
Seam Guide
Note: The blocks are constructed by adding each new strip in a clockwise direction. Sew all seams with a scant ¼" seam allowance. As you add each strip, fold the new strip out with the seam allowance towards the outside edge. Press the seams as you sew.
Center Square
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
Center Square
CGRJAW5
CGRJAW5
Wide Round 2
Round 3
Center Square Cut 1¾"
Wide Round 2
Narrow Round 2
Narrow Round 1
Round 3
Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide
Center Square Cut 1¾"
1/4" Seam Allowance
Narrow Round 2 Narrow Round 1
Narrow strips: Cut at least 1½" wide Wide strips: Cut at least 2¼" wide
Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide
Trimming Round 1
After adding two wide strips to the center square and two narrow strips, position the Curvy Log Cabin Trim tool with the narrow strips in the upper right corner. Position the Narrow Round 1 Centering Square over the center square of the block and trim up the right side and across the top. Important tip: Be sure to line up the dotted lines on the ruler with the seam lines.
1/4" Seam Allowance Tip: Sew the two wide strips in place first.
1/4" Seam Allowance
C
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Wide Wide Round 1 Round 1
C
Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide
C
Narrow Round 1
1/4" Seam Allowance
Seam Guide
Center Square Cut 1¾"
1/4" Seam Allowance
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool CGRJAW5
1/4" Seam Allowance
Wide Round 1 CGRJAW5
Center Square
Wide Round 2
Round 3 Wide Round 2
Wide Round 1
1/4" Seam Allowance
Round 3 Center Square Cut 1¾"
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
Narrow Round 2
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Seam Guide
Narrow Round 1
1/4" Seam Allowance Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide
Then use the dashed line marked in white at the upper corner of the trim tool to trim the ends of the wide strips even with the center square so the narrow strips will align evenly when attached.
Narrow Round 2
Center Square
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Tip: The seam guide center square has a ¼" dashed line marked in white to help align the seam allowance. Position the cut 1¾" fabric center square under this square (wrong side up) and mark the seam allowance corners using the holes at each corner of the square. This will help in precisely sewing the first round of wide and narrow strips around the center square.
C
Seam Guide
Trimming Round 1 (cont.)
Turn the block and the ruler 180° (a half turn) and trim the wide strips in the same manner using the centering square labeled Wide Round 1.
Block Options
Courthouse Steps Blocks The Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool can also be used to make modern Courthouse Steps blocks. The top of the block is sewn with narrow strips and the opposite side and bottom of the block is sewn with wide strips.
1/4" Seam Allowance Seam Guide Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
Center Square
C
CGRJAW5
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Wide Round 1
Wide Round 2 Round 3 Center Square Cut 1¾" Narrow Round 2
C
Narrow Round 1
Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide 1/4" Seam Allowance
Four Different Block Arrrangements The "C is for the center.
Trimming Round 2
After adding an additional round of wide and narrow strips, position the Curvy Log Cabin Trim tool with the narrow strips in the upper right corner. Position the Narrow Round 2 Centering Square over the center square of the block and trim up the right side and across the top.
C
Important tip: Be sure to line up the dotted lines on the ruler with the seam lines.
1/4" Seam Allowance Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide
C
Narrow Round 1
Narrow Round 2
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Center Square Cut 1¾" Round 3 Wide Round 2 Wide Round 1
C
CGRJAW5
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
Center Square
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Seam Guide
1/4" Seam Allowance
Turn the block and the ruler 180° (a half turn) and trim the wide strips in the same manner using the centering square labeled Wide Round 2.
C
1/4" Seam Allowance Seam Guide Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
Center Square
CGRJAW5
Wide Round 1
1/4" Seam Allowance
C
1/4" Seam Allowance
Wide Round 2
C
Round 3 Center Square Cut 1¾" Narrow Round 2 Narrow Round 1
Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide 1/4" Seam Allowance
Trimming Round 3
C
After adding the final round of wide and narrow strips, position the Curvy Log Cabin Trim tool with the narrow strips in the upper right corner. Position the labeled Center Square Round 3 on the trim tool over the center square of the block and trim all four sides starting with the two narrow strips and then the two wide strips, turning both block and ruler together to keep the block aligned for the final trim. 1/4" Seam Allowance Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide Narrow Round 1
C
Narrow Round 2
1/4" Seam Allowance
Round 3
1/4" Seam Allowance
Center Square Cut 1¾"
C
Wide Round 2 Wide Round 1 CGRJAW5
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
Center Square
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Seam Guide
1/4" Seam Allowance
creative grids The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
Creative Grids is covered by U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,796,615
®
10.22.14.1
8" Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
creative grids
®
The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
Create the illusion of curves with this Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool. Sew four blocks together to "piece" a circle. Expand the design potential by combining these 8" finished blocks with traditional log cabins sewn with the original Log Cabin Trim Tool (CGRJAW1).
Designed by Jean Ann Wright #CGRJAW5 Made in USA
SEE A DEMO SCAN WITH ANY QR READER
Creative Grids is covered by U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,796,615
creative grids
®
The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
Creative Grids® UK, Ltd. Unit 23A Pate Road Leicester Road Industrial Estate Melton Mowbray Leicestershire, LE13 ORG England www.creativegrids.com
Creative Grids® USA, Inc. 400 W. Dussel Dr. Ste B, Maumee, OH 43537 www.creativegridsUSA.com
NON-SLIP
Curvy Log Cabin Instructions Block size: 8" finished
Getting Started Center squares: Cut a precise 1¾" square.
Sewing and Trimming Sequence for the Curvy Log Cabin Block
1/4" Seam Allowance
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
1/4" Seam Allowance
C
Seam Guide
Note: The blocks are constructed by adding each new strip in a clockwise direction. Sew all seams with a scant ¼" seam allowance. As you add each strip, fold the new strip out with the seam allowance towards the outside edge. Press the seams as you sew.
Center Square
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
Center Square
CGRJAW5
CGRJAW5
Wide Round 2
Round 3
Center Square Cut 1¾"
Wide Round 2
Narrow Round 2
Narrow Round 1
Round 3
Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide
Center Square Cut 1¾"
1/4" Seam Allowance
Narrow Round 2 Narrow Round 1
Narrow strips: Cut at least 1½" wide Wide strips: Cut at least 2¼" wide
Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide
Trimming Round 1
After adding two wide strips to the center square and two narrow strips, position the Curvy Log Cabin Trim tool with the narrow strips in the upper right corner. Position the Narrow Round 1 Centering Square over the center square of the block and trim up the right side and across the top. Important tip: Be sure to line up the dotted lines on the ruler with the seam lines.
1/4" Seam Allowance Tip: Sew the two wide strips in place first.
1/4" Seam Allowance
C
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Wide Wide Round 1 Round 1
C
Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide
C
Narrow Round 1
1/4" Seam Allowance
Seam Guide
Center Square Cut 1¾"
1/4" Seam Allowance
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool CGRJAW5
1/4" Seam Allowance
Wide Round 1 CGRJAW5
Center Square
Wide Round 2
Round 3 Wide Round 2
Wide Round 1
1/4" Seam Allowance
Round 3 Center Square Cut 1¾"
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
Narrow Round 2
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Seam Guide
Narrow Round 1
1/4" Seam Allowance Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide
Then use the dashed line marked in white at the upper corner of the trim tool to trim the ends of the wide strips even with the center square so the narrow strips will align evenly when attached.
Narrow Round 2
Center Square
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Tip: The seam guide center square has a ¼" dashed line marked in white to help align the seam allowance. Position the cut 1¾" fabric center square under this square (wrong side up) and mark the seam allowance corners using the holes at each corner of the square. This will help in precisely sewing the first round of wide and narrow strips around the center square.
C
Seam Guide
Trimming Round 1 (cont.)
Turn the block and the ruler 180° (a half turn) and trim the wide strips in the same manner using the centering square labeled Wide Round 1.
Block Options
Courthouse Steps Blocks The Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool can also be used to make modern Courthouse Steps blocks. The top of the block is sewn with narrow strips and the opposite side and bottom of the block is sewn with wide strips.
1/4" Seam Allowance Seam Guide Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
Center Square
C
CGRJAW5
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Wide Round 1
Wide Round 2 Round 3 Center Square Cut 1¾" Narrow Round 2
C
Narrow Round 1
Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide 1/4" Seam Allowance
Four Different Block Arrrangements The "C is for the center.
Trimming Round 2
After adding an additional round of wide and narrow strips, position the Curvy Log Cabin Trim tool with the narrow strips in the upper right corner. Position the Narrow Round 2 Centering Square over the center square of the block and trim up the right side and across the top.
C
Important tip: Be sure to line up the dotted lines on the ruler with the seam lines.
1/4" Seam Allowance Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide
C
Narrow Round 1
Narrow Round 2
1/4" Seam Allowance
1/4" Seam Allowance
Center Square Cut 1¾" Round 3 Wide Round 2 Wide Round 1
C
CGRJAW5
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
Center Square
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Seam Guide
1/4" Seam Allowance
Turn the block and the ruler 180° (a half turn) and trim the wide strips in the same manner using the centering square labeled Wide Round 2.
C
1/4" Seam Allowance Seam Guide Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
Center Square
CGRJAW5
Wide Round 1
1/4" Seam Allowance
C
1/4" Seam Allowance
Wide Round 2
C
Round 3 Center Square Cut 1¾" Narrow Round 2 Narrow Round 1
Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide 1/4" Seam Allowance
Trimming Round 3
C
After adding the final round of wide and narrow strips, position the Curvy Log Cabin Trim tool with the narrow strips in the upper right corner. Position the labeled Center Square Round 3 on the trim tool over the center square of the block and trim all four sides starting with the two narrow strips and then the two wide strips, turning both block and ruler together to keep the block aligned for the final trim. 1/4" Seam Allowance Cut Narrow Strips at Least 1½" Wide Cut Wide Strips at Least 2¼" Wide Narrow Round 1
C
Narrow Round 2
1/4" Seam Allowance
Round 3
1/4" Seam Allowance
Center Square Cut 1¾"
C
Wide Round 2 Wide Round 1 CGRJAW5
Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
Center Square
Designed by Jean Ann Wright
Seam Guide
1/4" Seam Allowance
creative grids The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
Creative Grids is covered by U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,796,615
®
10.22.14.1
