Log Cabin Love! 15 Sewing Projects Including more than Quilt Patterns: All Free
Free Log Cabin sewing patterns to fall in love with! Sew all kinds of things with a Log Cabin quilt block; don’t stop at just quilts! You can use orphan blocks (leftovers), scraps, or sew new blocks especially for a new project. Make bags, trivets, placemats and more!
Be inspired to try new things today. Log Cabins are one of my most favorite quilt blocks to sew. See how versatile and easy they are; and play around with all the variations to discover which is your most favorite.
Trivet/Pot Holder
Do you call them trivets or pot holders? Use my free log cabin sewing pattern to sew some beautiful log cabin hexagon pot holders.
Mod Tote
Use the log cabin technique to sew a sizeable tote. My free QAYG log cabin sewing pattern will show you everything you need to make a perfect bag.
Baby Heart Log Cabin Quilt
If you love the look of the Log Cabin block, but you are not feeling up for the tedious ritual of mini blocks or even full ones… You will LOVE my free log cabin sewing pattern to make this Baby Heart Quilt from easy log cabins.
Table Topper
Don’t you love the combination of this fabric? ForthWorthFabricStudio.com will walk you through the process of making this lovely table topper for your home.
3 Yard Quilt
Here is another free log cabin sewing pattern that uses only part of a classic Log Cabin block to make a gorgeous quilt. You will only need three yards of fabric to make the top!
Modern Throw
Try your hand at the bold impact of my Modern Log Cabin Quilt. It’s nearly a twin size finishing at 70″ x 80″. I think you will be really happy with how it turns out.
Quilt Block Tea Towel
Sew an orphan log cabin block onto a tea towel as a gift or just for you. SimpleSimonAndCo.com show you how and also include a bread recipe for gifting with your beautiful handmade towel.
Throw Pillows
Here is a sweet and simple way to use a great big Log Cabin quilt block. Find the free pattern at PolkaDotChair.com and sew a few for your home too.
Scrappy Queen Quilt
Really bust through your stash and make this really beautiful Scrappy Log Cabin quilt. If you store your scraps according to color you will have an easy time getting the low tones and colors just right. Using my free log cabin sewing pattern, you can make any size quilt you like.
Quilted Tote
The sweet bag from All People Quilt uses mini log cabin blocks. Did you know that red centers are traditional? I love the look of this fabulous tote.
- Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine.
Log Cabin Placemats
Sewing placemats can be so rewarding. Even when we don’t use our table I like to keep it set and pretty with place settings. Here is a variation of the Log Cabin block called Courthouse Steps. Find the free pattern at ConnieKresin.com.
Pin Cushion
Here is a lovely video tutorial from Beautiful Things for a Log Cabin pin cushion. You will be able to make it scrappy or solid, but you’ll love it either way.
Wall Hanging
Sew a thoughtful wall hanging made with four Log Cabin blocks (two rectangles and two squares). Find the free pattern from Irene at Sweet Seasons of Life. We could all use a little more Jesus.
Fat Quarter Quilt
Grab your fat quarters and sew them together using the free pattern from InColorOrder.com. You will use every bit of your fat quarters, so be sure to measure twice!
Mini Table Runner
The table runner from ConnieKresin.com is quilted and ready for Christmas for sure. When you use her free pattern, will you use other colors for your home?
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