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Log Cabin blocks are among the most traditional quilt blocks out there, but with a little imagination, they can easily become “modern.” Using different widths of logs makes this otherwise traditional runner into a modern bedroom accent. Add a throw pillow and a neutral duvet and you can change the whole look of your bedroom in minutes.

Seam allowances are ¼˝ unless otherwise noted. Press after each step, following the pressing suggestions.

1. Referring to the block assembly diagram, sew the pieces together in alphabetical order, A–I, working from the center out in a counterclockwise direction. Make 8 blocks.

2. Sew a purple 3½ ˝ × 12½ ˝ rectangle and a black 3½ ˝ × 12½ ˝ rectangle together. Make 8 sets. Press the seams toward the black strip.

Shopping List

Yardage is based on 42˝-wide fabric, unless otherwise noted.

FAT QUARTERS: 13 (1 yellow, 2 light gray, 3 medium gray, 2 dark gray, 3 purple, and 2 black)

BINDING: ⅝ yard

BACKING: 2¼ yards

BATTING: 104˝ × 26˝

Cutting

Label the pieces as indicated.

YELLOW FAT QUARTER

• Cut 8 squares 2½˝ × 2½ ˝ (A).

LIGHT GRAY FAT QUARTERS

• Cut 8 rectangles 2½ ˝ × 3½ ˝ (B).

• Cut 8 rectangles 3½ ˝ × 5½ ˝ (C).

MEDIUM GRAY FAT QUARTERS

• Cut 8 rectangles 2½ ˝ × 5½ ˝ (D).

• Cut 8 rectangles 2½ ˝ × 7½ ˝ (E).

• Cut 8 rectangles 3½ ˝ × 7½ ˝ (F).

DARK GRAY FAT QUARTERS

• Cut 8 rectangles 3½ ˝ × 10½ ˝ (G).

• Cut 8 rectangles 2½ ˝ × 10½ ˝ (H).

PURPLE FAT QUARTERS

From 1 fat quarter:

• Cut 8 rectangles 2½ ˝ × 12½ ˝ (I).

From each of the remaining 2 fat quarters:

• Cut 4 rectangles 3½ ˝ × 12½ ˝ (8 total).

BLACK FAT QUARTERS

• Cut 8 rectangles 3½ ˝ × 12½ ˝.

BINDING

• Cut 7 strips 2½ ˝ × width of fabric.

1. Refer to the runner assembly diagram to arrange the 8 blocks and the 8 black/purple strip units, noting the direction of each block and strip unit. Sew the strip units to the blocks. Press the seams toward the strip units.