One thing that makes the log cabin design so versatile is that the block can be turned and arranged to create a variety of shapes and patterns in the finished quilt such as zigzags diagonal lines triangles or diamonds.
Diamond log cabin quilt patterns.
My first quilting project.
I was recently going through some ufo s in my stash and came across some diamond log cabin blocks that i was making from a 60 degree diamond starting point and 2 1 2 strips added it was a project to use up 2 1 2 strips.
A single block looks like this.
The basic structure of this quilt block is a center shape surrounded by strips or logs.
The dimensions are 102 x 102.
This is a pdf instant download pattern for a king size amish diamond log cabin star quilt.
Meticulously made by an amish woman in her own home.
This is a classic amish pattern so naturally it looks amazing when it is finished.
If you like log cabins that is a great book more patterns than you can imagine.
Dec 12 2017 explore betty quinlan s board diamond log cabins on pinterest.
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Dec 11 2014 little bits diamond log cabin by cindi edgerton all handpieced.
A log cabin quilt or log cabin quilt block is one of the most popular traditional quilt patterns and is pieced together using strips of fabric with a small square at the center of the block br br log cabin quilt patterns are a staple in american quilting and first rose to popularity during the time of the civil war.
The starting shape can be centered or anywhere else in the block.
There is also one in the book 101 log cabin blocks.
It starts out with a diamond in the center instead of a square.
It comes in a packet with pictures instructions charts and fabric requirements.