The Log Cabin quilt pattern has been a long standing favorite over the years due to the simplicity of the design as well as its versatility. In many of the old quilts the center square was red. This was to symbolize the hearth of the home. Though the quilt was a favorite for years because it was a wonderful pattern for using up scraps of fabric, quilters today for the most part plan their log cabin quilts with great care and purchase the fabric specifically for the quilt.

The overall effect of the log cabin quilt is achieved by the use of light and dark fabrics and how they are arranged. Below you will find several examples of how the arrangement of the blocks will affect the finished look of the quilt. We have also included a little animation of how to piece a basic log cabin block. We hope that this will inspire you to try your hand at one of our most popular pieces of quilt history.