{"product_id":"creative-grids-4-inch-mini-log-cabin-trim-tool-ruler-cgrjawmn4","title":"Creative Grids 4-Inch Mini Log Cabin Trim Tool Duo - Acrylic Quilt Ruler (CGRJAWMN4)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eConstruct tiny, breathtakingly accurate mini log cabin blocks without losing your sanity. The Creative Grids® 4-Inch Mini Log Cabin Trim Tool (CGRJAWMN4) takes the hair-pulling frustration out of micro-piecing. Designed by Jean Ann Wright, this premium acrylic ruler allows you to sew oversized fabric strips, trimming each round to a perfect square as you go. By eliminating the need for hyper-precise strip cutting, it ensures that your final 4-inch block is perfectly square, perfectly flat, and totally free from distorting waves or puckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTwo Blocks in One Tool:\u003c\/b\u003e Features designated cutting guides to create both traditional log cabin blocks and contemporary half-log cabin blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePatented Non-Slip Grip:\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with the exclusive Creative Grids® clear gripper rings on the back to hold fabric firmly under cutting pressure, eliminating slipping and ruined cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOversized Trimming Method:\u003c\/b\u003e Allows you to cut your starting strips slightly wider and trim them down to perfection at each round, hiding minor sewing variances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Contrast Markings:\u003c\/b\u003e Crisp, clear black and white lines stay highly visible over dark, patterned, or ultra-light fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCentering Square Indicator:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a dedicated center square marking to effortlessly anchor and align your focal fabric square before adding rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuilt-in Seam Safety:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides exact 1\/4-inch trim margins so you never accidentally slice into your seam allowances or chop off critical block points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhy Customers Love This Tool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTraditional miniature strip piecing is notoriously difficult because even a hair-thin error compounding over multiple rounds will warp your final block out of shape. Quilters love the CGRJAWMN4 because it acts as an insurance policy for their piecing. You can relax during the actual sewing phase because you know the trim tool will square up the block to exact tolerances after every single round. It yields razor-sharp geometric alignment that makes miniature projects look like they were completed by a master artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMiniature Quilt Enthusiasts:\u003c\/b\u003e Anyone obsessed with micro-piecing who wants a stress-free way to build highly detailed, small-scale blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScrap Collectors:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for utilizing the smallest leftover fabric strips, strings, and jelly roll trimmings in your sewing room stash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuilt Guild Artisans:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for quilters creating high-end miniature wall hangings, table runners, or intricate modern mosaic patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003eCreative Grids® 4-Inch Mini Log Cabin Trim Tool (CGRJAWMN4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003eDetailed, fully illustrated step-by-step printed instructional booklet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Creative Grids®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/b\u003e CGRJAWMN4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e Jean Ann Wright\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty, laser-cut premium acrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinished Block Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 inches (finished)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlock Styles:\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional Log Cabin, Half-Log Cabin (Courthouse Steps variants also possible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/b\u003e USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat strip width do I need to cut to use this tool?\u003c\/b\u003e Because this is a trim-down tool, you can use raw, un-trimmed scraps or cut your fabric strips slightly wider than the finished log width. The ruler accommodates strips roughly 5\/8-inch to 1-inch wide, trimming them down to an exact finished size after you press each seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCan I make a standard full-sized log cabin block with this tool?\u003c\/b\u003e This specific mini model is precisely calibrated to stop at a 4-inch finished block. If you want to make standard 6-inch or 10-inch log cabin blocks, Creative Grids offers full-sized sister versions of this tool engineered for those dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDoes the non-slip coating wear off the back over time?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Unlike temporary spray-on grips, the patented Creative Grids texture is permanently embedded directly into the back of the acrylic. It will not wear off, peel, or leave sticky residue on your fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creative Grid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45898973446246,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/7872\/8294\/files\/CGRJAWMN4_1.jpg?v=1783116795","url":"https:\/\/threadworks.com\/products\/creative-grids-4-inch-mini-log-cabin-trim-tool-ruler-cgrjawmn4","provider":"Thread Works ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}