The Log Cabin is a classic quilt block, and it has been one of my favorites since even before I started quilting. The straight lines are perfect for beginner quilters – both to practice piecing and to practice free motion quilting sashing and border motifs. Whether you’re making a fast finish or your first, precious quilt, a Log Cabin is a fun, enjoyable quilt to make.
The Log Cabin quilt pattern and quilt-a-long is perfect for you if you’d like to make a quilt with friends, practice some basic piecing, and make a quilt that is ideal for practicing your free motion quilting! I can’t wait to stitch with you!
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Resources
This QAL ran from March 23 - April 22, 2026.
Week 1 (March 23): Choosing Fabrics for the Log Cabin Quilt: How To Make Any Pattern Scrappy
Week 2 (March 30): Cutting & Organizing: How to Read a Quilt Pattern & How To Organize Your Project
Week 3 (April 6): How to Sew a Quarter Inch Seam
Week 4 (April 13): Tips for Pressing
Week 5 (April 20): Quilt Top Assembly & Quilting Plans for Log Cabin
Virtual Quilt Show (April 22): Celebrate your progressat 10am ET on String & Story YouTube page
Supplies & Kits
As we kick off the quilt-a-long, I’m going to share some tips and tricks for choosing colors and fabrics for Log Cabin, but I know that some of our shop samples are Rockstar faves, so we also put together some kits. 🎉
Each kit will make the Throw Sized top (56 x 56 inches). The backing and binding are sold separately.
I can’t wait to sew along with you and see all the gorgeous quilts we make!
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