The log cabin block became popular in the middle of the 1800′s but has been around much longer than that.   It’s an easy, versatile block and can be found in traditional quilts, contemporary quilts and in wonky quilts.  

In Wild Goose Chase Through The Cabins, Carolyn Beam of Colorado Quilts combines a fields and furrows layout with flying geese blocks.  The colored inset shows another variation of the pattern. Hmmm, in the main layout I see one block that looks as if it is in the wrong place.  Do you see it?  A design choice or is Carolyn just making sure we’re paying attention?

Color Bridge by Elisa’s Backporch Design combines the bear paw block  with the log cabin block for and easy quilt with a stunning look.  Elisa suggest batiks for this quilt.

An off center setting and “curved” logs give One Classy Cabin a contemporary look.  This sample was made with bright African fabrics.  Instructions for two sizes are included.

Mosaic Star Quilt Pattern is another contemporary twist on the log cabin design.  The bright colors make this star shine!  Make it in red, white and blue for a patriotic look.    Scraps would work well also.

An original patchwork block has been created from elements of Birds In The Air and Log Cabin blocks.  Some applique is added and you have a little funny story (well, not so funny for the hen!).  Fox In The Hen House was designed by Cathy Wierzbicki of Time To Quilt

Go “house hunting”, you’ll find plenty of log cabin quilt patterns in different styles.

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