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A Vibrant Log Cabin Quilt Design – Free Pattern
Log Cabin quilt blocks have become very popular over the years and for a good reason! It’s such a simple pattern that can be sewn in any size and gets completed in just a matter of an hour or less.
It’s also a repetitive pattern, so once you get the hang of it, you can keep making more and more of these blocks and add any colors you’d like to it!
In this post, I’ll be showing you a more unique and challenging Log Cabin quilt pattern that is for intermediate to advance level quilters. The reason why it’s more advanced is because not every piece is the same size, as is therefore not a repetitive process, but the result is a beautiful looking Log Cabin design!
This is a free quilt pattern where you can follow the instructions from this blog post, or you can purchase the printable version of this design below.
If you’re interested to see more Log Cabin quilt designs, check out this round-up article we did on different designs and colors of Log Cabin patterns!
And before we get started with the free pattern, if you’re looking to upgrade your quilt machine, we did an in depth review on 8 of the best quilt machines!
Prefer The PDF Version For This Pattern?
Grab the printable PDF pattern.
You can view it on your computer, phone or tablet or download and print it at home.
Materials Needed For Log Cabin Quilt Pattern
- Sewing machine (Check out this article for the best sewing machines for all levels)
- Rotary cutter
- Cutting mat
- Sewing thread (We did a review on 7 best sewing threads that we’ve found and tested)
- Ruler
- Sewing pins
- Iron
- Bias tape
- Quilt batting
- Fabric for backing
- Fabric for top (6 colors)
Finished Quilt Size
90” wide by 108” long.
Finished Block Size
30” x 27”
- Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.
- This pattern requires a basic knowledge of quilting technique and terminology.
- The quilt and block diagrams portrayed are virtual images.
- The layout and look of your project may di er when using actual fabric.
Measurements
Fabric Requirements
Cutting Requirements
- Please read instructions first before cutting.
- Cut all the pieces 12 times.
- Sizes of each piece is mentioned separately.
Fabric 1
Fuchsia
Cut 5 pieces (1,4 ,7, 9, 13)
Fabric 2
Orange
Cut 2 pieces (2, 3)
Fabric 3
Beige
Cut 2 pieces (5,6)
Fabric 4
Lavender
Cut 5 (8, 10, 11, 14, 20)
Fabric 5
Light Sea Grean
Cut 4 pieces (12, 16, 19, 21)
Fabric 6
Teal
Cut 3 pieces (15, 17, 18)
Quilt Assembly
Refer to the quilt photo for placement of fabrics as this is not a regular log cabin design!
Keep adding the pieces according to their numbers. When the block is complete it should measure 30” x 27”square.
Sewing Instructions
- Log cabin blocks are pieced from the center outwards, so start with the center piece, which is piece 1.
- Take the piece 1 and 2, put the right sides together and pin them.
- Stitch along the long edge, 1/4” from the edge. Press Open the seams.
Now that we’ve got the center two pieces together, it’s time to add another “log”.
Take piece 3 and repeat the same process.
Keep adding the pieces according to their numbers until the block is complete.
Refer to the diagram for correct order.
Repeat all the steps to make 12 blocks.
Referring to Quilt Assembly Diagram, lay out all the blocks.
Join rows to complete quilt top.
Press the seams open.
Finish Quilt
To finish the quilt, you’ll need quilt top, batting and fabric for backing (same size as the quilt top).
Assemble The Quilt Layers
Prepare the quilt sandwich (marked quilt top, batting, and backing).
Pin them together.
Set Up Quilt Machine
Remove presser foot and install a walking foot. Add a new machine needle, and thread the machine and bobbin with 50-weight,
100% cotton thread.
Use a quilt-sandwich swatch to test thread/needle/tension combination and stitch length.
Begin Quilting
For quilting, it’s the best option to choose wavy lines because stitching continuous wavy lines in a free-form manner gives a sense
of movement across the quilt and sharply contrasts the linear design of the Log Cabin blocks.
Stitch faster than you normally would to achieve smoother curves. Stitching slower will result in more jagged lines. Practicing on a
sample piece will help you get the rhythm. Because this design is free-form, you control the depth and length of the curves.
Begin stitching on one edge, working horizontally from one edge of the quilt to the other.
Follow the red arrow shown in the diagram.
Pivot and repeat step 1 to stitch another curved line next to the one just quilted.
Follow the red arrow shown in the diagram.
Continue stitching to complete free-motion quilting design. Baste the remaining unstitched edges.
Binding
To finish the quilt, take the bias binding tape and bind all the outer edges.
Final Thoughts
I hope you enjoyed quilting this beautiful and unique looking Log Cabin pattern! If you prefer to have the printable version of this design, then be sure to purchase it above!
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Keep sewing delightful,
Meghan
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