This is the fifth block in the Mysteries Down Under quilt.
Log cabin is a classic block. There’re many types of log cabin blocks and this is just one of them. It’s also a quick and easy block perfect for beginners.
How to make a log cabin block
Download Mysteries Down Under quilt pattern
This block belongs to the Mysteries Down Under quilt. You can get the template as a PDF download together with the rest of the quilt pattern.

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My book Turnabout Patchwork
“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.
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I from Brasil. I don’t speak English but i love yours block
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Thank you Rosangela.
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Thank you for your tutorials. This block has seams pressed open. Do you always press open?
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I press the seams open whenever possible.
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Thanks a lot for sharing this excellent internet site.
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Thank you.
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