The Log Cabin Block is a traditional block that many quilters learn early in their quilting journey.  A Log Cabin quilt is an excellent place for a beginner to start.  Easy strip piecing brings quick gratification for the new quilter and builds confidence.  But don’t be fooled.  There are many variations in the Log Cabin block that will bring results that will astound you.  It can also be used as just a part of a quilt, to accent or compliment other blocks.

Irish Cabin is a perfect example.  An Irish Chain is combined with a Log Cabin.   It’s a quick and easy quilt that is strip pieced.  The pattern is for a queen or king sized quilt but there are guidelines included so you can vary the size and make a smaller version if you like.

Color Bridge pairs the Log Cabin with the Bear Paw.  Two fairly easy blocks that, when arranged just right look quite stunning.  The designer, Elisa Wilson of Elisa’s Backporch Designs, suggests batiks for this pattern.  This quilt finishes at 66″ square.  Would it look great hanging in your den or family room?  Or thrown across the back of your couch?

Flowers In My Cabin combines the Log Cabin block with applique.  The applique can be done by hand or by machine.  

Log Cabin blocks masquerade as flowers in Log Cabin Rose.  This cute little quilt will finish in no time at all.  It might be fun to make several each with different colored flowers.

Browse through the quilt patterns at Quilters Warehouse and see how many Log Cabin variations you can find.  Select your favorite and start building!

Layer cakes (10″ squares) are delicious to look at and easy to sew.  Several patterns are available that make the most of layer cake collections.

One of the new patterns this week is for layer cakes and is by Lori Allison of Allison Quilt Designs.   Cake Eaters I & II has to be one of the easiest quilt patterns you can find. Sewing can begin without any cutting. There are two sizes: 48″ X 60″ and 44″ X 62″.  Praire Points provide the framing but you could always use a plain border instead.  Or, if you want to go ultimate easy just add binding.  Done!

Fruit Cake is another pattern by Lori Allison. Even easier! Just half square triangles make up this twin sized quilt. Again, framed with prairie points. Depending on the fabric you choose, this can be wild and crazy and just a bit fruity or it can be soft and subdued.

Who doesn’t remember playing Hopscotch oh so many years ago? One easy to make block that makes up this 55″ X 71″ quilt. The border matches the blocks. You’ll be snuggling under this large lap quilt in no time at all.

Ready for a bit of a challenge?  This quilt is a good introduction to curved piecing.  The circles in Lollipops are large enough that it’s relatively easy and you’ll be a pro by the time your quilt is finished.  Don’t you just love learning something new?

So, grab your favorite layer cake and start sewing.  You’ll be finished before you know it and will need to find another quilt pattern at Quilters Warehouse!

Hippity, Hoppity, Easter’s on it’s way.  It’s less than six weeks until Easter.   But there’s still plenty of time to quilt some decorative Easter quilts.

 Cotton Tails is an 8 1/2″ X 16″ paper foundation pieced wall hanging. These two bunnies are keeping a close watch on their Easter basket, just waiting for it to be filled.  It might be hard to choose a colorway.  The pink & blue are pretty but yellow and green would be nice too.

Holiday Trees has patterns for three holiday trees so you’ll be a step ahead for Halloween and Christmas. For Easter you can make colorful decorated eggs from felt to “hang” on your tree quilt.  Make your eggs wild and crazy or use soothing pastels.

These Easter Chicks are on parade wearing thier Easter Bonnets.  I love a parade!  Instructions included for a table runner, a penny rug and pillows.

Dress up your table with these colorful Easy Crazy Easter Eggs.  You’ll get a head start on your Spring Cleaning because you’ll be cleaning out your scrap bin.  There are two sizes: 10 X 14 and  14 X 18.  Use them for placemats or set one out on a end table under your holiday decorations.

Easter Cross is a beautiful stained glass wall hanging quilt pattern that reminds us what the holiday is all about. Rich batiks add to the effect.

Ok, time’s a’wasting.  Hop to it and check out all the quilt patterns at Quilters Warehouse.

Hoppy sewing!