- Background (muslin)
- Light (faded chambray)
- Dark (indigo)
- Accent (madder red)
Block No. 42 · log-cabin
Chimneys and Cornerstones Quilt Block
Part of: Log Cabin Quilt BlocksQuilt Blocks Using Squares And RectanglesEasy Quilt BlocksQuilt Blocks For Beginners
Chimneys and Cornerstones builds Log Cabin-style rounds with small squares at each corner. Those cornerstones form diagonal paths, while the straight logs make a stepped frame around the hearth.
- Level
- Beginner
- Grid
- 7 × 7
- Pieces
- 25
Chart
Cutting for a 14" block
7 × 7 grid. All cuts fall on 1/8" ruler marks. Unfinished block: 14 1/2".
| Fabric | Shape | Cut | Size | Then | Pieces used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background | Square | 2 | 2 1/2" square | Use as cut | 2 |
| Background | Rectangle | 2 | 2 1/2" × 10 1/2" | Use as cut | 2 |
| Background | Rectangle | 2 | 2 1/2" × 6 1/2" | Use as cut | 2 |
| Light | Square | 2 | 2 1/2" square | Use as cut | 2 |
| Light | Rectangle | 2 | 2 1/2" × 10 1/2" | Use as cut | 2 |
| Light | Rectangle | 2 | 2 1/2" × 6 1/2" | Use as cut | 2 |
| Dark | Square | 12 | 2 1/2" square | Use as cut | 12 |
| Accent | Square | 1 | 2 1/2" square | Use as cut | 1 |
Method
Piecing steps
Step 1: Cut the hearth, twelve cornerstone squares and the logs in the chart. Group the logs into three rounds by length.
Step 2: For each round, add the two plain side logs first. Sew a dark cornerstone to each end of the top and bottom logs.
Step 3: Attach the top and bottom log-and-cornerstone strips. Press away from the center and repeat for the remaining rounds.
Step 4: Check the growing block after each round: 6 1/2", 10 1/2", then 14 1/2".
Step 5: Join the sections with a 1/4-inch seam allowance, matching the marked intersections. Press and check the unfinished block measures 14 1/2" square.