Block of the Month -- December, 2002
LOG CABIN

An old log cabin in the woods celebrating Christmas.
Block Size -- 12" finished (12½" with seam allowance)

December Block of the Month -- Log Cabin  
Red Fabric:
Cut one 3½" square for the fire for the center.
 
The strips for the logs are to be cut from Dark and Light Green Christmas prints:
Cut three strips, 2" x 15", 2" x 21", and 2" x 27" of light green fabric and of dark green fabric, or of scraps using three light green prints and three dark green prints.
 
Looking at the sample, piece the block by sewing strip No. 1 (light) to the center square then cutting off the end and using it the second time around the center square for No. 2.
In a counter-clockwise rotation, start with No. 1 and end with No.12. The first two strips of the round will be the light fabric and the second two strips of the round will be the dark fabric.
Note: There are three round of strips around the center square.

Keep in mind:
Use 100 % cotton fabrics for the block.
Wash the fabrics before cutting the quilt pattern. Do not use fabrics that bleed or run.
Stitch all seams ¼".
Press seams toward the dark fabric unless the pattern dictates otherwise.

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