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Log Cabin Calculator

Calculate strip sizes, cutting order, and yardage for traditional log cabin blocks.

Center Square (unfinished, inches):

Strip Cut Width (inches):

Number of Rounds:

Blocks Needed:

Width of Fabric (inches):

Log Cabin Tips:

  • Traditional log cabins split light and dark on opposite sides of the center
  • Press seams away from the center as you build outward
  • Chain piece strips for speed — sew all blocks at each step before moving to the next
  • Courthouse Steps variation: add strips to opposite sides instead of rotating
  • The center is traditionally red (symbolizing the hearth/fireplace)