Free Log Cabin Quilt Block Patterns

Crib log cabin use four blocks for a doll blanket or use 25 blocks to make a crib blanket either way this is an attractive log cabin block.

Free log cabin quilt block patterns.

The fabric strips represent the logs or walls of a log cabin and the center square which is traditionally red is meant to. The starting shape can be centered or anywhere else in the block. Make one of these free variations of log cabin quilts. Top left illustration.

While square blocks typically come to mind log cabin blocks can be square rectangular triangular diamond shaped twisted or even curved. So what defines a log cabin quilt pattern. Well this block usually consists of strips of fabric sewn around a center square. Buy this pattern here.

The basic structure of this quilt block is a center shape surrounded by strips or logs. Finish sewing the log cabin quilt block by adding remaining pieces with the same clockwise movement. Traditional log cabin blocks are joined with easy to piece star sashing for an all american quilt. For speed and accuracy rotary cut the strips then stitch them in sequence to make each block.

Pieces 10 and 11 are next a 2 1 2 x 10 1 2 light strip sewn to the right side of the quilt block followed by a 2 1 2 x 12 1 2 light strip sewn to the bottom.