2023 AQS & AccuQuilt-Along: Scrappy Star Log Cabin

By American Quilter's Society
Mar 29, 2023

We had so much fun with our first 2023 AQS & AccuQuilt-Along Series that we can't wait to launch another one! If you missed the first one you can find it here.

Scrappy Star Log Cabin Quilt

We’re very excited to be making the GO! Scrappy Star Log Cabin Quilt for this quilt-along, starting April 5. Pam and Erica will be using the GO! Log Cabin-12” Finished Square by Leslie Main Die for this project. The GO! Log Cabin is a Block on Board die, or BOB die, which means that all the pieces you need to make the block are on a single die board.

This event is a great way to learn more about the AccuQuilt system and how it works, but you’re welcome to use traditional rotary cutting, or a combination method using the GO! Strip Cutter-1 1/2” (1” Finished) 5 Strips Die if you prefer.

Scraps Rock

This project finishes to 56” x 56” and is designed to work with scraps, but can also be made with yardage, as noted in the fabric requirements below and in the pattern instructions. Here’s what you’ll need:

Fabric 1/lights: 2 1/2 yds total, 16 pieces, 22 1/2” x 6 1/2”
Fabric 2/darks: 2 1/2 yds total in yardage and/or scraps or 16 pieces, 22 1/2” x 6 1/2”
Fabric 3/outer border: 1 3/4 yds
Fabric 4/binding: 3/4 yd

One of the things we love about this die is that there are so many different ways to work with it! We’ll be showing how to cut from scraps, yardage and even Fat Quarters.

NOTE: Pre-cut 2 1/2” strips, also known as jelly rolls, are not a good choice for this project!

Fabric Choices

This pattern is so versatile that you may have trouble deciding what fabric to use! Even if you’re working from scraps, you’re sure to have some decisions to make, but remember that whatever speaks to your quilting heart will be perfect!

Here are Pam's fabrics from Island Batiks:

Take a look at Erica's fabrics, Cozy Up! by Corey Yoder from Moda:

We can’t wait to see your choices! Be sure to share them with all of us on the AQS Quilting Project Parade Facebook Group page using the hashtag #AQSews!

Alternate Cutting Instructions

AQS has provided rotary cutting directions for this project. You will still want to download the pattern for full assembly directions. You can also cut your strips using the GO! Strip Cutter-1 1/2” (1” Finished) 5 Strips Die, sub-cutting them to the size below.

Fabric 1 (Lights) - Cut 16 of each strip size as follows:

1 1/2” x 10 1/2” (10L)
1 1/2” x 9 1/2” (9L)
1 1/2” x 8 1/2” (8L)
1 1/2” x 7 1/2” (7L)
1 1/2” x 6 1/2” (6L)
1 1/2” x 5 1/2” (5L)
1 1/2” x 4 1/2” (4L)
1 1/2” x 3 1/2” (3L)
1 1/2” x 2 1/2” (2L)
1 1/2” x 1 1/2” (1L)

Fabric 2 (Darks) - Cut 16 of each strip size as follows:

1 1/2” x 11 1/2” (11D)
1 1/2” x 10 1/2” (10D)
1 1/2” x 9 1/2” (9D)
1 1/2” x 8 1/2” (8D)
1 1/2” x 7 1/2” (7D)
1 1/2” x 6 1/2” (6D)
1 1/2” x 5 1/2” (5D)
1 1/2” x 4 1/2” (4D)
1 1/2” x 3 1/2” (3D)
1 1/2” x 2 1/2” (2D)
1 1/2” x 1 1/2” (1D)

NOTE: This can be from up to 16 different fabrics.

Fabric 3/Outer Border needs:

Six 6 1/2” x Width of Fabric (WOF) strips

Fabric 4/Binding requires:

Six 2 1/4” or 2 1/2” x WOF strips

Backing: 65” x 65”

Batting: 65” x 65”

No matter what method you select, be sure you also download the pattern for all the assembly directions.

Layout Variation Ideas

Take a look at these border ideas:

Single Borders

Double Borders

AccuQuilt Video Links

Click the links below to watch each part's video with Pam & Erica.

Show & Tell

May 3, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. CDT, Pam and Erica will be showing off their finished GO! Scrappy Star Log Cabin Quilts along with many of yours. Tune in to see how everyone made this project their own!