Creative Log Cabin Quilt Layouts

Create diagonal lines of light and dark for a quilt with movement.

Embrace the poular chevron trend with zigzags going down or across the quilt

Create the illusion of squares set on point.

Radiating squares from the center create a bold design.

Get the look of Flying Geese and triangle-square units to frame a center square.

Rotate blocks to get a pinwheel look.

Two blocks make Flying Geese that move up and down the quilt.

Form parallelograms with careful placement of light and dark prints.

Chains of squares sit side by side in this quilt.

A standout center of star points is framed with bold lines.

X marks the spot in this bold quilt design.

Pyramid shapes emerge in this easy layout.

One block placed in the same position makes a classic design.

We *heart* this layout.

Get a braided look with striped rows.

A center light square echoes to the outer edges.

Wrap up a quilt featuring the look of curled ribbon.

Frame a center star, then add a little something extra in the corners.

Embrace the assymetrical with a quilt that plays with geometry.

Play with the length of zigzags for a funky design.

Make a mirror design with a quilt that's balanced.

Copy the look of an oriental rug with this design.

Spiral the design from the center out.

Channel a Southwest look with a center design framed with radiating lines.

This design is an explosion for a quilt.

What do you see? The squares or the stars?

Combine squares, triangles, and striaght lines for a unique look.

Side zigzags and center squares are the star of this design.

Lines frame a dark center square with a star shape.

Give a peek at a diamond design with an off-center layout.