Free Quilt Patterns Log Cabin Quilt Patterns By American Patchwork & Quilting Editors American Patchwork & Quilting Editors American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine and AllPeopleQuilt.com have been the go-to resource for quilters to learn a new skill or simply sew something that brings pride and accomplishment. Our staff has over 70 years of quilting experience, and works with skilled editors, copy editors, quilt testers, and technical editors to ensure each pattern and article is accurate and up-to-date. We're passionate about quilting, and know that it's not just a hobby — it's a lifestyle. We strive to connect with other quilters and provide content that inspires them in their sewing space. American Patchwork & Quilting's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 26, 2022 Trending Videos Close this video player Log Cabin blocks are composed of fabric strips, or "logs," pieced around a center square. You can vary the Log Cabin piecing technique to get a variety of looks. 01 of 32 Chocolate & Cherries An all-time favorite color combo of cream, brown, and pink gives this Log Cabin quilt timeless appeal.Get the free quilt pattern here. 02 of 32 Modern Log Cabin Make a classic block more modern with a dark background and saturated prints. Get the free quilt pattern here. 03 of 32 Logging On Dig into your scrap basket and make blocks that start with center squares and build out. Get the free quilt pattern here. 04 of 32 Log In, Log Out Simply start with a center square to stitch a supersize Log Cabin block one log at a time in Courthouse Steps style. Get the free quilt pattern here. 05 of 32 Contrasting Cabins Experiment with unlikely fabric combinations and quilting styles to craft a Log Cabin stunner that gives equal play to lights and darks. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 06 of 32 Sew-Easy Scallops Create a fresh variation of the traditional Log Cabin block. Surrounding each block with simple appliqué pieces gives the blocks a softer, more feminine look. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 07 of 32 Summer Cabins Take a break from tradition. These cottages, framed in a Log Cabin style, bring back carefree memories of lake getaways. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 08 of 32 Harvest Table Using an abundance of prints in fall hues, whip up a Log Cabin table topper that has a Straight Furrows setting. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 09 of 32 Yule Log It's never too early to start making Christmas presents. To create this table runner, sew together three blocks using a Log Cabin variation and add borders. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 10 of 32 Quilter's Garden Frame a fussy-cut fabric piece with a flower appliqué border and Log Cabin blocks. Pinks, oranges, and greens make for a fresh and bright wall hanging. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 11 of 32 Straight Furrows Log Cabin Log Cabin blocks composed of bright orange and aqua prints and solid gray form scrappy-looking stripes across this wall hanging. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 12 of 32 Stacked Lanterns Quilt The bold floral forming the outer border established the color palette used to make the Courthouse Steps-style blocks in the center of the quilt. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 13 of 32 Light and Dark Log Cabin Quilt Rotate finished Log Cabin blocks to create a light and dark setting. Centers in a berry hue give a nod to the red centers of traditional Log Cabin blocks. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 14 of 32 Small Steps Take your time and utilize your stash to create an heirloom Courthouse Steps quilt from 1"-wide strips. Buy this pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 15 of 32 Harvest Log Cabins Sew classic Log Cabin blocks to create a welcoming wall hanging. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 16 of 32 Log Cabin Table Runner Stitch a 12-block table runner using Log Cabin blocks in two colorways. By using a color scheme of purple, green, and cream, the table runner will span the seasons. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 17 of 32 Baby Animal Quilt Piece a quick-to-sew baby quilt with Log Cabin blocks that have fussy-cut centers. Get the free quilt pattern here. 18 of 32 Floral Strips Log Cabin Quilt Trim large-scale florals and geometric prints into strips to create a playful Log Cabin quilt. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 19 of 32 Broken Log Cabins Use romantic florals, stripes, and prints in a sweet Log Cabin wall hanging. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 20 of 32 Friendship Star Log Cabins Color placement is key in this Log Cabin quilt. Vivid red points jump off the quilt while the muted gold points recede to form a single Friendship Star. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 21 of 32 Simple Tribute Traditional Log Cabin blocks are joined with easy-to-piece star sashing for an all-American quilt. For speed and accuracy, rotary-cut the strips, then stitch them in sequence to make each block. Buy this pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 22 of 32 Around the Block Show off polka dots of all colors and sizes in a super-size Log Cabin block. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 23 of 32 Maple Leaf Log Cabins Log Cabin and Leaf blocks combine in a fall theme wall hanging. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 24 of 32 Batik Courthouse Steps Sew Courthouse Steps blocks using purple batiks and a striking light fabric. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 25 of 32 Log Cabin Table Topper The colors in these Log Cabin blocks are similar in value, but each round is clearly visible because the colors are opposites on the color wheel. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 26 of 32 Building Blocks Throw Use a restful aqua check to complement the strong contemporary colors-blue, green, and chocolate-in simplified Courthouse Step blocks. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 27 of 32 Limerick Log Cabin The graphic pattern in this antique quilt inspired quilt historian Bettina Havig to unravel the technique behind it. She discovered that the blocks are a simple variation of the traditional Log Cabin. Buy this pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 28 of 32 Halloween Log Cabins & Stars Showcase an assortment of novelty prints on a seasonal throw features Log Cabin and Star blocks. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 29 of 32 Courthouse Steps Crib Quilt Use a two-tone palette to create strong diagonal lines across this crib-size quilt. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 30 of 32 Christmas Cabin Table Runner Create five Courthouse Steps blocks in cheery holiday colors for a special seasonal table runner. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 31 of 32 Lemon Bars Assemble simple squares and rectangles using Courthouse Steps assembly method-a center square with pairs of matching rectangles added to opposite edges-to create a quick-to-finish quilt. Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts 32 of 32 Chocolate & Jelly Beans Create Courthouse Steps blocks, alternating color placement of the chocolate and vanilla-color block backgrounds, to make this easy quilt. Toss some polka dot prints in the mix (they remind us of jelly beans) and you've got a yummy throw! Get the free quilt pattern here. Star Block Wall Quilts House Block Quilt Patterns Nine-Patch Quilts Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit