Log Cabin Quilt Patterns
Log Cabin quilt blocks feature strips of fabric pieced around a center square. Many times, dark and light fabric strips are placed on opposite corners of the block to achieve a stair step pattern. Courthouse Steps quilt blocks are a variation of the Log Cabin block in which dark and light fabric strips are stacked on opposite sides of the center square.
Light and Dark Log Cabin Quilt [1]
Rotate finished Log Cabin blocks to create a light and dark setting. Centers in a berry hue give a nod to the red centers of traditional Log Cabin blocks.
Harvest Log Cabins [3]
Sew classic Log Cabin blocks to create a welcoming wall hanging.
Log Cabin Table Runner [5]
Stitch a 12-block table runner using Log Cabin blocks in two colorways. By using a color scheme of purple, green, and cream, the table runner will span the seasons.
Floral Strips Log Cabin Quilt [7]
Trim large-scale florals and geometric prints into strips to create a playful Log Cabin quilt.
Broken Log Cabins [9]
Use romantic florals, stripes, and prints in a sweet Log Cabin wall hanging.
Friendship Star Log Cabins [11]
Color placement is key in this Log Cabin quilt. Vivid red points jump off the quilt while the muted gold points recede to form a single Friendship Star.
Around the Block [13]
Show off polka dots of all colors and sizes in a super-size Log Cabin block.
Maple Leaf Log Cabins [15]
Log Cabin and Leaf blocks combine in a fall theme wall hanging.
Batik Courthouse Steps [17]
Sew Courthouse Steps blocks using purple batiks and a striking light fabric.
Log Cabin Table Topper [19]
The colors in these Log Cabin blocks are similar in value, but each round is clearly visible because the colors are opposites on the color wheel.
Building Blocks Throw [21]
Use a restful aqua check to complement the strong contemporary colors—blue, green, and chocolate—in simplified Courthouse Step blocks.
Halloween Log Cabins & Stars [23]
Showcase an assortment of novelty prints on a seasonal throw features Log Cabin and Star blocks.
Courthouse Steps Crib Quilt [25]
Use a two-tone palette to create strong diagonal lines across this crib-size quilt.
Christmas Cabin Table Runner [27]
Create five Courthouse Steps blocks in cheery holiday colors for a special seasonal table runner.
Lemon Bars [29]
Assemble simple squares and rectangles using Courthouse Steps assembly method—a center square with pairs of matching rectangles added to opposite edges—to create a quick-to-finish quilt.
Chocolate & Jelly Beans [31]
Create Courthouse Steps blocks, alternating color placement of the chocolate and vanilla-color block backgrounds, to make this easy quilt. Toss some polka dot prints in the mix (they remind us of jelly beans) and you've got a yummy throw!