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Creative Log Cabin Quilt Layouts

May 31, 2017
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Log Cabin is a classic, adaptable quilt block. Here are some creative designs that use Log Cabin blocks. Maybe these patterns will spark some ideas! Get instructions for a basic Log Cabin block here.
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Log Cabin Design 1

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

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Log Cabin Design 2

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

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Log Cabin Design 3

Create the illusion of squares set on point.

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Log Cabin Design 4

Radiating squares from the center create a bold design.

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Log Cabin Design 5

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

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Log Cabin Design 6

Rotate blocks to get a pinwheel look.

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Log Cabin Design 7

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

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Log Cabin Design 8

Form parallelograms with careful placement of light and dark prints.

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Log Cabin Design 9

Chains of squares sit side by side in this quilt.

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Log Cabin Design 10

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

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Log Cabin Design 11

X marks the spot in this bold quilt design.

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Log Cabin Design 12

Pyramid shapes emerge in this easy layout.

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Log Cabin Design 13

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

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Log Cabin Design 14

We *heart* this layout.

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Log Cabin Design 15

Get a braided look with striped rows.

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Log Cabin Design 16

A center light square echoes to the outer edges.

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Log Cabin Design 17

Wrap up a quilt featuring the look of curled ribbon.

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

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Log Cabin Design 19

Embrace the assymetrical with a quilt that plays with geometry.

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Play with the length of zigzags for a funky design.

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Log Cabin Design 21

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

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Log Cabin Design 22

Copy the look of an oriental rug with this design.

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Log Cabin Design 23

Spiral the design from the center out.

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Log Cabin Design 24

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

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This design is an explosion for a quilt.

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What do you see? The squares or the stars?

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Log Cabin Design 27

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

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Log Cabin Design 28

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

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Log Cabin Design 29

Lines frame a dark center square with a star shape.

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

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