Log Cabin Quilt Block
Add a sprinkle of fun as you build your quilt block by block. Give our Log Cabin pattern a try today!
What you need:
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7 x different 100% cotton fabrics, using prints, solids, or a combination of both. If using fabric off a bolt you will need:
(A) Centre square - 10cm
(B) First group of pieces - 10cm
(C) Second group of pieces - 10cm
(D) Third group of pieces - 10cm
(E) Fourth group of pieces - 10cm
(F) Fifth group of pieces - 10cm
(G) Sixth group of pieces - 10cm
Tips before you start
- Pre-wash and press your fabric before you start to avoid shrinkage. Follow the care instructions for your chosen fabric.
- Press using a pressing cloth to prevent damaging your fabric. Test your iron settings on a scrap piece of fabric before you start your project.
Step 1: Cut the Pieces
Fabric (A) Cut one piece of 2 ½” x 2 ½”.
Fabric (B) Cut one piece of 2 ½” x 2 ½” and one piece of 2 ½” x 4 ½”.
Fabric (C) Cut one piece of 2 ½” x 4 ½” and one piece of 2 ½” x 6 ½”.
Fabric (D) Cut one piece of 2 ½” x 6 ½” and one piece of 2 ½” x 8 ½”.
Fabric (E) Cut one piece of 2 ½” x 8 ½” and one piece of 2 ½” x 10 ½”.
Fabric (F) Cut one piece of 2 ½” x 10 ½” and one piece of 2 ½” x 12 ½”.
Fabric (G) Cut one piece of 2 ½” x 12 ½” and one piece of 2 ½” x 14 ½”.
Step 2: Place the fabric pieces following the diagram below:
Step 3: Stitch the first two squares
Stitch Fabric (A) to Fabric (B) squares together using a ¼” seam allowance and press flat.
Step 4: Continue the spiral
Continue working counter clockwise, adding one piece at a time until all pieces have been added.
