log cabin quilts, indian log cabin quilts

The Log Cabin quilt pattern has been one of the most popular quilts in terms of its simplicity of the design as well as its versatility.

Nearly all the ancient log cabin quilts featured a center square of red color as it was to symbolize the hearth of the home.

Traditionally, quilts used to come in wonderful pattern and were made out of scraps of fabric.

Since the blocks were made of fine and sleek strips of fabric, attaching them together on a foundation provided the necessary precision as well as firmness.

However in the present era, quilters put in all their efforts and plan their log cabin quilts with great care and use the fabric specifically appropriate for the quilt.

Handmade log cabin quilts are known for their sturdiness, exclusive patterns and durability. 

It starts with a center shape, usually a square; the traditional design is commonly made by combining the sequence around the sides of the square, and using the perfect fabric and intricate patterns.

Some of the famous designs include Barn Raising, Sunshine and Shadow, and Straight Furrow.

They are simple to follow and moreover can be easily made with either scraps or planned yardage, the pattern certainly entices mass audience and are hence highly priced in the market.

Log Cabin quilts are always tied, and never quilted. Once you begin to quilt you are bound to understand the technicalities.

When you begin to discover the origins of the pattern, and its translation into fabric, it gets more exciting and interesting and at some point it seems like a treasure hunt.