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Two-Tone Log Cabin, Four Rounds quilt block

A large log cabin with four rounds of logs in one light and one dark fabric.

Two-Tone Log Cabin, Four Rounds: main, background and accent. A 9 × 9 grid.

Cutting chart by block size

9" Two-Tone Log Cabin, Four Rounds (cut for one block)

FabricCutSizeThen
Main1 rectangle9 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Main1 rectangle8 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Main1 rectangle7 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Main1 rectangle6 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Main1 rectangle5 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Main1 rectangle4 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Main1 rectangle3 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Main1 rectangle2 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Background1 rectangle8 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Background1 rectangle7 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Background1 rectangle6 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Background1 rectangle5 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Background1 rectangle4 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Background1 rectangle3 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Background1 rectangle2 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Background1 square1 1/2" × 1 1/2"–
Accent1 square1 1/2" × 1 1/2"–

18" Two-Tone Log Cabin, Four Rounds (cut for one block)

FabricCutSizeThen
Main1 rectangle18 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Main1 rectangle16 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Main1 rectangle14 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Main1 rectangle12 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Main1 rectangle10 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Main1 rectangle8 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Main1 rectangle6 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Main1 rectangle4 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Background1 rectangle16 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Background1 rectangle14 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Background1 rectangle12 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Background1 rectangle10 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Background1 rectangle8 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Background1 rectangle6 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Background1 rectangle4 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Background1 square2 1/2" × 2 1/2"–
Accent1 square2 1/2" × 2 1/2"–

How to make a 18" Two-Tone Log Cabin, Four Rounds block

  1. Cut the pieces in the chart above. All measurements include a 1/4" seam allowance.
  2. Lay all the pieces out as in the diagram. The block is a 9 × 9 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.
  3. Join the rows. The block should measure 18 1/2" now and 18" once it is sewn into the quilt.

Yardage for a Two-Tone Log Cabin, Four Rounds quilt (18" blocks)

Quilt sizeBlocksFinished sizeMainBackgroundAccentBorder & bindingBacking
Baby2 × 2 (4)42" × 42"1 yd7/8 yd1/8 yd7/8 yd3 yd
Lap2 × 3 (6)42" × 60"1 3/8 yd1 1/4 yd1/8 yd1 yd4 yd
Throw3 × 4 (12)60" × 78"2 1/2 yd2 1/8 yd1/8 yd1 3/8 yd5 yd
Twin4 × 5 (20)78" × 96"4 1/8 yd3 5/8 yd1/4 yd1 3/4 yd8 3/4 yd
Queen5 × 5 (25)96" × 96"5 3/8 yd4 5/8 yd1/4 yd1 7/8 yd8 3/4 yd
King6 × 6 (36)114" × 114"7 1/4 yd6 1/8 yd1/4 yd2 1/8 yd10 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 18" Two-Tone Log Cabin, Four Rounds blocks in each setting.

SettingBlocksFinished sizeExtra fabric
Side by side1260" × 78"–
With sashing964" × 64"Sashing 1/2 yd, Cornerstones 1/8 yd
Alternating plain blocks6 pieced + 6 plain60" × 78"Plain blocks 1 3/4 yd
On point857" × 82 3/8"Setting triangles 2 1/8 yd

See Two-Tone Log Cabin, Four Rounds in your own fabrics

1. Your fabrics (tap a fabric, then choose a sample or your own photo)
2. Block
3. Quilt size
4. Block size
5. Setting

What to buy

FabricYardageCut

Based on 42" usable fabric width, 1/4" seams and 10% extra. Your photos stay on your device.

Questions

How many fabrics does a Two-Tone Log Cabin, Four Rounds block need?

Three: main, background and accent. 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 18 inch Two-Tone Log Cabin, Four Rounds?

1 main rectangle at 18 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 main rectangle at 16 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 main rectangle at 14 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 main rectangle at 12 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 main rectangle at 10 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 main rectangle at 8 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 main rectangle at 6 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 main rectangle at 4 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 background rectangle at 16 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 background rectangle at 14 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 background rectangle at 12 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 background rectangle at 10 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 background rectangle at 8 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 background rectangle at 6 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 background rectangle at 4 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 background square at 2 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 accent square at 2 1/2" × 2 1/2".

How many Two-Tone Log Cabin, Four Rounds blocks for a lap quilt?

6 blocks at 18", set 2 by 3 with a 3" border, make a 42" × 60" quilt.

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