SeeMyQuiltOff-Center Log Cabin quilt block
A log cabin with narrow logs on two sides and wide logs on the other two, which pushes the center square off to one corner. Also called Curved Log Cabin.
Cutting chart by block size
8" Off-Center Log Cabin (cut for one block)
| Fabric | Cut | Size | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 1 rectangle | 5 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Main | 1 rectangle | 3 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Background | 1 rectangle | 3 1/2" × 1 1/2" | – |
| Background | 1 rectangle | 2 1/2" × 1 1/2" | – |
| Accent | 1 square | 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Fabric 4 | 1 rectangle | 6 1/2" × 1 1/2" | – |
| Fabric 4 | 1 rectangle | 5 1/2" × 1 1/2" | – |
| Fabric 5 | 1 rectangle | 8 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Fabric 5 | 1 rectangle | 6 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
12" Off-Center Log Cabin (cut for one block)
| Fabric | Cut | Size | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 1 rectangle | 8" × 3 1/2" | – |
| Main | 1 rectangle | 5" × 3 1/2" | – |
| Background | 1 rectangle | 5" × 2" | – |
| Background | 1 rectangle | 3 1/2" × 2" | – |
| Accent | 1 square | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" | – |
| Fabric 4 | 1 rectangle | 9 1/2" × 2" | – |
| Fabric 4 | 1 rectangle | 8" × 2" | – |
| Fabric 5 | 1 rectangle | 12 1/2" × 3 1/2" | – |
| Fabric 5 | 1 rectangle | 9 1/2" × 3 1/2" | – |
16" Off-Center Log Cabin (cut for one block)
| Fabric | Cut | Size | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 1 rectangle | 10 1/2" × 4 1/2" | – |
| Main | 1 rectangle | 6 1/2" × 4 1/2" | – |
| Background | 1 rectangle | 6 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Background | 1 rectangle | 4 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Accent | 1 square | 4 1/2" × 4 1/2" | – |
| Fabric 4 | 1 rectangle | 12 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Fabric 4 | 1 rectangle | 10 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Fabric 5 | 1 rectangle | 16 1/2" × 4 1/2" | – |
| Fabric 5 | 1 rectangle | 12 1/2" × 4 1/2" | – |
How to make a 16" Off-Center Log Cabin block
- Cut the pieces in the chart above. All measurements include a 1/4" seam allowance.
- Lay all the pieces out as in the diagram. The block is a 8 × 8 grid, and each cell finishes at 2". Sew neighbouring pieces into sections, then the sections into rows, pressing seams in opposite directions from row to row.
- Join the rows. The block should measure 16 1/2" now and 16" once it is sewn into the quilt.
Yardage for a Off-Center Log Cabin quilt (16" blocks)
| Quilt size | Blocks | Finished size | Main | Background | Accent | Fabric 4 | Fabric 5 | Border & binding | Backing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby | 2 × 3 (6) | 38" × 54" | 1/2 yd | 1/4 yd | 1/4 yd | 3/8 yd | 3/4 yd | 1 yd | 3 1/2 yd |
| Lap | 3 × 3 (9) | 54" × 54" | 3/4 yd | 1/4 yd | 1/4 yd | 1/2 yd | 1 1/8 yd | 1 1/8 yd | 3 1/2 yd |
| Throw | 3 × 4 (12) | 54" × 70" | 3/4 yd | 3/8 yd | 3/8 yd | 5/8 yd | 1 3/8 yd | 1 1/4 yd | 4 1/2 yd |
| Twin | 4 × 6 (24) | 70" × 102" | 1 3/8 yd | 5/8 yd | 1/2 yd | 1 1/8 yd | 2 3/4 yd | 1 3/4 yd | 6 1/4 yd |
| Queen | 6 × 6 (36) | 102" × 102" | 2 1/8 yd | 7/8 yd | 5/8 yd | 1 5/8 yd | 4 1/8 yd | 1 7/8 yd | 9 1/4 yd |
| King | 6 × 6 (36) | 102" × 102" | 2 1/8 yd | 7/8 yd | 5/8 yd | 1 5/8 yd | 4 1/8 yd | 1 7/8 yd | 9 1/4 yd |
Blocks side by side with a 3" border, 2 1/2" binding, 42" usable width and 10% extra.
Four ways to set it
A throw quilt of 16" Off-Center Log Cabin blocks in each setting.
| Setting | Blocks | Finished size | Extra fabric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side by side | 12 | 54" × 70" | – |
| With sashing | 12 | 58" × 76" | Sashing 3/4 yd, Cornerstones 1/8 yd |
| Alternating plain blocks | 6 pieced + 6 plain | 54" × 70" | Plain blocks 1 5/8 yd |
| On point | 8 | 51 3/8" × 74" | Setting triangles 1 7/8 yd |
See Off-Center Log Cabin in your own fabrics
What to buy
| Fabric | Yardage | Cut |
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Based on 42" usable fabric width, 1/4" seams and 10% extra. Your photos stay on your device.
Questions
How many fabrics does a Off-Center Log Cabin block need?
Five: main, background, accent, fabric 4 and fabric 5. Choose a main fabric that contrasts clearly with the background so the design reads from a distance.
What size pieces do I cut for a 16 inch Off-Center Log Cabin?
1 main rectangle at 10 1/2" × 4 1/2"; 1 main rectangle at 6 1/2" × 4 1/2"; 1 background rectangle at 6 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 background rectangle at 4 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 accent square at 4 1/2" × 4 1/2"; 1 fabric 4 rectangle at 12 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 fabric 4 rectangle at 10 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 fabric 5 rectangle at 16 1/2" × 4 1/2"; 1 fabric 5 rectangle at 12 1/2" × 4 1/2".
How many Off-Center Log Cabin blocks for a lap quilt?
9 blocks at 16", set 3 by 3 with a 3" border, make a 54" × 54" quilt.
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