--- title: "Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block" date: 2021-09-07 author: "Phoebe Moon" featured_image: "https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/faux-block.jpg" categories: - name: "New Pattern" url: "/category/new-pattern.md" - name: "Quilt Block Tutorial" url: "/category/block-tutorial.md" --- # Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block ## The Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block Just like a traditional Log Cabin Quilt Block, the Faux Log Cabin Quit Block is made from strips. But those strips don’t revolve around a central square in a faux log cabin. They start out small and increase in size so the design isn’t actually created until you put four blocks together. ![Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Slalom-race-block-800x800.jpg)This is the basic Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block![Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/colorful-slalom-square-800x800.jpg)This layout has all sorts of pinwheels![Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/colorful-slalom-slide-800x800.jpg)I call this layout Slalom Race because to me it looks like a Slalom course.![Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/colorful-slalom-800x800.jpg)Can you see the snowballs in this layout?## How to Make a Faux Log Cabin Quilt In this tutorial, I am working on the Slalom Race Quilt Pattern. Here is a sample I made about 10 years ago: ![Slalom Race Quilt](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/slalomrace-w-scallops.jpg) A free printable with information on making the scalloped border with the[ Scallops, Waves, and Vines ruler](https://www.amazon.com/shop/scrapdash?listId=3JDO2TJLE9ZT9) from Quilt-in-a-Day and finishing the endings of a bias binding using[ The Binding Tool](https://www.amazon.com/shop/scrapdash?listId=3JDO2TJLE9ZT9) is available to subscribers at the bottom of the page. Before starting this project, I recommend that you press your fabric with [spray sizing](https://amzn.to/3N4zMer). It will make it easier to cut small pieces. Take the time to clean your machine, put in a new needle, and fill a few bobbins. When pressing, just hold the iron over a spot for a moment or two. This pattern assumes a perfect 1/4” seam. ### **Fabric Requirements**: - 3 light fat quarters - 5 dark fat quarters - yardage for the inner border, outer border, and binding according to the pattern ### **Things you will find helpful:** - [A strip cut ruler](https://www.amazon.com/shop/scrapdash?listId=3JV0YQ9SKWO6J) - [A 8-1/2″ square ruler](https://www.amazon.com/shop/scrapdash?listId=2JWHKG761189Z) - [Best Press or other spray starch](https://www.amazon.com/shop/scrapdash?listId=3JV0YQ9SKWO6J) - [A walking foot](https://www.amazon.com/shop/scrapdash?listId=3JV0YQ9SKWO6J) - [Halloween Candy ](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1c3mi/) **Light Fat Quarters** Press the 3 light fat quarters and trim to 17-1/2″ × 18″, avoiding the selvage. Cut these fat quarters into (6) 9″ × 17-1/2″ rectangles. **Dark Fat Quarters** Press the 5 dark fat quarters and trim to 17-1/2″ × 18″, avoiding the selvage. Cut these fat quarters into (10) 9″ × 17-1/2″ rectangles. **This is the layout of the Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block** ![Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/faux-block.jpg) ### **For Strips One and Four** Cut a 2″ × 17-1/2″ strip from (3) different *light* 9″ × 17-1/2″ rectangles. Your leftover rectangles will measure 7″ × 17-1/2″. Cut a 2″ × 17-1/2″ strip from (3) different *dark* 9″ × 17-1/2″ rectangles. Your leftover rectangles will measure 7″ × 17-1/2″. ![Strip One of the Faux Log Cabin Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Faux-Log-Cabin-First-Seam.jpg)Strip One of the Faux Log Cabin Block![Strip Four of the Faux Log Cabin Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Faux-Log-Cabin-second-seam.jpg)Strip Four of the Faux Log Cabin BlockTo make the **Strip One** units, sew a 2″ × 17-1/2″ *dark* strip to the bottom of a *light* 7″ × 17-1/2″ rectangle. The new two-part rectangles will measure 8-1/2″ × 17-1/2″. Make (3) units and press to the dark. Cut the two-part rectangle into (7) 2″ × 8-1/2″ strips. You will have 21 strips but you will only need 16 for this project. Save the leftover strips for use in another project. To make the **Strip Four** units, sew a 2″ × 17-1/2″ *light s*trip to the top of a *dark* 7″ × 17-1/2″ rectangle. The new two-part rectangles will measure 8-1/2″ × 17-1/2″. Make (3) units and press to the dark. Cut the two-part rectangle into (7) 2″ × 8-1/2″ strips. You will have 21 strips but you will only need 16 for this project. ### **Strips 2, 3 and 5** To make the **Strip Two** units, cut a 5-1/2″ × 17-1/2″ strip from (3) different *light* 9″ × 17-1/2″ rectangles. Your leftover rectangles will measure 3-1/2″ × 17-1/2″. Cut a 3-1/2″ × 17-1/2″ strip from (3) different *dark 9″ × 17-1/2″ rectangles*. Your leftover rectangles will measure 5-1/2″ × 17-1/2″. Sew a 3-1/2″ × 17-1/2″ *dark* strip to the bottom of a *light* 5-1/2″ × 17-1/2″ rectangle. The new two-part rectangles will measure 8-1/2″ × 17-1/2″. Make (3) units and press to the dark. Cut the two-part rectangle into (7) 2″ × 8-1/2″ strips. You will have 21 strips. You will only need 16 for this project. To make the **Strip Three** units, sew a 3-1/2″ × 17-1/2″ *light* strip to the top of a *dark* 5-1/2″ × 17-1/2″ rectangle. The new two-part rectangles will measure 8-1/2″ × 17-1/2″. Make (3) units and press to the dark. Cut the two-part rectangle into (7) 2″ × 8-1/2″ strips. You will have 21 strips. You will only need 16 for this project. ![Strip Two of the Faux Log Cabin Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Faux-Log-Cabin-third-seam.jpg)Strip Two of the Faux Log Cabin Block![Strip Three of the Faux Log Cabin Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Faux-Log-Cabin-fourth-seam.jpg)Strip Three of the Faux Log Cabin BlockTo make the **Strip Five** unit, cut (16) 2″ × 8-1/2″ strips from (3) different dark 9″ × 17-1/2″ rectangles. ### Time to Sew the Faux Log Cabin Quilt Blocks ![The Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block Layout](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Faux-Log-Cabin-block-1.jpg) Sew strip 1 to strip 2. Make 16 sets. Sew strip 3 to strip 2, then strip 4 to strip 3. Finally, sew strip 5 to strip 4 and press all the seams in one direction. Square up the (16) blocks to 8-1/2″ × 8-1/2″. ![The Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Faux-Log-Cabin-4.jpg)![The Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Faux-Log-Cabin-3.jpg)![The Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Faux-Log-Cabin-2.jpg)![The Faux Log Cabin Quilt Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Faux-Log-Cabin-1.jpg)Lay these blocks on a floor, bed, or design wall and play. Once you have decided on an arrangement, sew them in four rows of four blocks each. Press the seams of the even rows to the right and the odd rows to the left. This will help your blocks nestle at the seams and keeps your quilt top straight. Attach the borders according to the pattern. You are done! If you are making a wall hanging, here is an article on [How to Add a Hanging Sleeve](https://scrapdash.com/tutorials/sleeve.htm). 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