Log Cabin Scrap Block (unfinished size—8 1/2 inches)
Colors:

• light
• dark

• 1 1/2" inch strips of light and dark
• 1- 2 7/8" square of dark (cut in half diagonally)
• 1- 2 7/8" square of light (cut in half diagonally)

1. Sew a light and dark triangle together. Press toward dark fabric. (fig A.)
2. Start with one light strip. With right sides together, match strip to light side of 1 triangle-square (fig. B). Trim even with bottom of square. Press seam toward new log.
3. Turn unit so new log is at the top. With right sides together, match another light strip to remaining light edge of triangle-square and sew. Trim new log even with bottom of unit as before. Press toward new log. (fig C.)
4. Turn unit so new log is at the top. With right sides facing, match dark strip to dark edge of triangle-square and sew. Trim even. Press. (fig D.)
5. Continue in this manner until you have 3 logs on all sides of the center. (fig E.) Always press toward new log, then rotate to put new log at top edge of the block to add new log.

fig A.	fig B.	fig C.	fig D.
fig E.