*Then I cut 3 long strips that measured 4.5″ wide by the length of the rows I had just created (about 52″) and stitched them on top, in between, and on the bottom of those two rows. One white strip- one log cabin- one white strip- one log cabin- one white strip *I stitched together two rows of log cabins quilt blocks that were each made up of: *I cut 6 strips of fabric that were each 4.5″ wide and as tall as my finished and squared blocks (about 20″) *I made 4 of the 20″ log cabin quilt blocks. Well, I just wanted a simple lap quilt so: Now that your blocks are finished how can you turn them into a quilt? Repeat steps #1-#5 to create as many 20″ log cabin quilt blocks as you need! Using the block map provided above repeat the process that you began in steps #2 and #3 to continue adding on one unit at a time, in chronological order, working your way from the center out until you have finished your block. Open and press seams towards the darker fabric. Stitch together along one long side using a quarter inch seam allowance. Place unit #3 on top of newly sewn and pressed units #1 & #2 with rights sides together. Stitch together along one side using a quarter inch seam allowance. Place unit #1 on top of unit #2 with rights sides together. NOTE: The “unit” numbers correspond to the numbers on the map above. *For unit #9: Cut 1 rectangle that measures 4.5″ x 20.5″ *For units #7 and #8: Cut 2 rectangles that measure 4.5″ x 16.5″ (cut each rectangle from a different fabric) *For units #5 and #6: Cut 2 rectangles that measure 4.5″ x 12.5″ (cut each rectangle from a different fabric) *For units #3 and #4: Cut 2 rectangles that measure 4.5″ x 8.5″ (cut each rectangle from a different fabric) *For units #1 and #2: Cut 2 squares that measure 4.5″ x 4.5″ (cut each square from a different fabric) *Each of the log cabin blocks I made for this quilt finish off at roughly 20.5″ (depending on how accurate your quarter inch seam allowance is) and may get a tad bit smaller after you square them up! Now, you’ve seen the map above so here are the directions below: Here is what the finished Log Cabin Quilt Blocks from this tutorial will look like finished:Īll I did was use a variety of Christmas fabrics and then follow this map along with a few easy directions: Log cabin quilt blocks are easy to make and, I think, a lot of fun. Today we have an easy log cabin quilt tutorial for you that is perfect if you are still trying to squeeze in a last minute hand made gift for someone special.

Beginner log cabin quilt patterns