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Log Cabin Variation

Log Cabin Variation

6″ x 6″ block

Fabric Requirements

2 different prints, I recommend a light and a dark one

Cutting

Cut from each

4 squares 1.5″ x 1.5″

4 strips 1.5″ x 2.5″

2 strips 1.5″ x 3.5″

Piecing the Block

Please, refer to the diagram below for the following steps.

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Stitch 4 pieced squares to make a whole 6″ block, following the numbers 1 to 5.

Begin by sewing 2 different print 1.5″ squares (step 1–2). Add a dark 1.5″ x 2.5″ strip at the top (step 3). Sew a light 1.5″ x 2.5″ strip at the side (step 4). Sew another light 1.5″ x 3.5″ strip at the top (step 5). Voila, you’ve finished your first quarter. Make 4, carefully watching the placement of light and dark prints.

Stitch together 2 pieced squares to make 2 rows. Again, carefully check the orientation of those. Sew 2 rows together. That’s it!

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  2. I love this block.

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  3. Great block, thank you:-)

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  4. Linda Jennings

    I like the looks of this block, also a great way to use up those tiny pieces, thank you

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  5. How can I get pattern instructions for some of your other blocks?

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  6. Thank you Heike, I would love to have the information on the blocks.
    Thanks, Cindy

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  7. Would love to have this pattern for variation of log cabin

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  8. Neat idea……will be trying this one, thanks a lot!

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  10. Thanks for sharing! Great pattern and instructions!

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  11. Can this awesome square be made larger?

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  12. Love this block!!! Do you have a picture of the finished quilt you could post?

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  14. Thank you for this beautiful block.
    Sandra

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  15. What a great idea and so wonderful as its a beautiful block, thank you for showing us how to think outside a square!

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  16. Love what I See, Can’t wait to try it… Thank You

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  17. I Love this block, Thank you so much for sharing ..

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  18. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks!

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  19. Hullo, from down under, Australia. I have made a quilt top using the block pattern. I used calico and jade. The name of the block was called Broken Squares. I have yet to quilt it. It can also be made with scrap fabric and one colour to highlight the pattern. Anna Jones

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  20. Very very pretty. Great idea. Thanks

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  21. Ser virkelig spændende ud og jeg vil prøve .Let at se og gå til 💝💝💝

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  22. Love the quilt block. Thank you!

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  24. Like this block.

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  25. I would love to make this, but finished block at least 12″. Please tell me how…TIA

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  26. How do I know how many things to cut out to make a 6 inch square and 6 inch square time 30?

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  27. Linda Henriques

    Great quilt and choice of fabrics.

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  28. Love all your farmers wife blocks
    I’m new to quilting and love to try new blocks
    And fabrics too!
    Would love the directions for these amazing blocks please
    Leah
    Iamacog@icloud.com

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