Quilt historians found that the Log Cabin design became popular in 1863. The pattern may have symbolized loyalty to President Abraham Lincoln. He grew up in a log cabin. The style is called “Log Cabin” due to its pattern. A central shape represents the hearth. Smaller fabric “logs” surround it. Lighter strips are on one half, darker strips on the other. In 1863, Log Cabin quilts raised funds for the Union Army. This honored Lincoln’s log cabin upbringing. Log Cabin quilts appeal to all quilters. Design variations create whole new looks. Variations use different center shapes. Log cabin blocks can vary in size. Log cabins suit all skill levels. The center likely represented the fireplace. Light colors showed the sunny house side, dark colors the shaded side. A common starting point is a 2.5-inch center square with 1.5-inch strips.
Quilt historians found the Log Cabin design popular in 1863. The pattern symbolized loyalty to President Lincoln. He grew up in a log cabin. The style has a central shape for the hearth. Smaller "logs" surround it with lighter strips on one half, darker on the other. In 1863, quilts raised Union Army funds honoring Lincoln’s upbringing. Log Cabin quilts appeal to all. Variations create new looks with different center shapes and sizes. Log cabins suit all skill levels. The center likely represented the fireplace. Light colors showed the sunny house side, dark the shaded. A common size is a 2.5-inch center with 1.5-inch strips. The block looks intricate but is simple. Layout and color create an amazing quilt.