Curved Log Cabin Block

While square blocks typically come to mind log cabin blocks can be square rectangular triangular diamond shaped twisted or even curved.

Curved log cabin 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. To mark join the lines from one edge of the quilt top to the other. The starting shape can be centered or anywhere else in the block. Curved log cabin 10 inch finished block by varying the width of the logs on a standard log cabin block you can achieve a curved look.

Jan 19 2019 log cabin blocks using creative grids ruler possibly. Four log cabin blocks are shown with the dark purple corners pointing toward the center. Put the blocks together in various ways to create a quilt with wonderful sweeping curves. 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 br br log cabin quilt patterns are a staple in american quilting and first rose to popularity during the time of the civil war.

This project was. So we hope you enjoyed this tutorial on the curved log cabin block one of my favorites from the missouri star quilting company. About this tutorial jenny doan shows us how to make a gorgeous curved log cabin quilt using a jelly roll pre cut 2 1 2 inch strips of fabric and a honey bun 1 1 2 inch strips. Jun 21 2017 explore joanne kraatz s board curved log cabin on pinterest.

This simple variation will have logs that are 1 inch finished and 2 inches finished. 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 basic structure of this quilt block is a center shape surrounded by strips or logs.