Log Cabin Block Layouts

8 x 10 blocks.

Log cabin block layouts.

The strong diagonal line in a log cabin quilt block means oodles of design opportunities. The twisted log cabin gives the appearance of curves. Jan 16 2019 explore sharon morris s board log cabin variations followed by 1614 people on pinterest. This easy log cabin quilt block pattern shows you how to sew traditionally designed blocks that finish at 14 square.

The set layout or arrangement of asymmetrical log cabin blocks creates a beautiful secondary pattern in the quilt. Quilting with judy martin. Jelly rolls make it a cinch to sew a scrap quilt made up of log cabin blocks. A log cabin quilt or log cabin quilt block is one of the most popular traditional quilt patterns and is pieced together using strips of fabric with a small square at the center of the block.

Traditionally log cabin quilt blocks are designed with a light half and a dark half with the division running along each block s diagonal. Any pattern with half square triangles can be created with log cabin blocks like this sawtooth star in a barn raising setting. Four log cabin blocks are shown with the dark purple corners pointing toward the center. The differences in color value make it a cinch to create an endless number of layouts by turning blocks around when you use a design wall or other flat surface to preview a quilt.

The half log cabin block is equally versatile. The log cabin block is constructed using strips and you can set the width of the strip to suit the finished look of your design. This board is a collection of log cabin quilts showcasing various layouts. For this version below i used the same block but changed the beginning corner square to red instead of yellow for a pinwheel effect.

Traditionally a log cabin block is built with both light and dark fabrics but you may can mix colors and prints to get a hodge podge of blocks for a unique look. Even numbers of rows and columns are needed to balance the design. Maybe these patterns will spark some ideas. You can use the same stitching paths for an entire quilt top assembled from log cabin blocks no matter how the blocks are oriented.

Jelly rolls are bundled rolls that are formed from pre cut strips of coordinated fabric. Log cabin quilt patterns are a staple in american quilting and first rose to popularity during the time of the civil war. Log cabin is a classic adaptable quilt block. Here s another half square log cabin with less rows and a chunkier appearance.

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