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Looking for a pattern for a rectangular log cabin placemat.

Looking for a pattern for a rectangular log cabin placemat.

Old 04-25-2014, 10:53 AM
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Smile Looking for a pattern for a rectangular log cabin placemat.

I have seen placemats made using the log cabin pattern in a rectangular placemat. It was one block in rectangular form sized to make a place mat. I can't find a pattern or figure out the pattern. Can anyone help me in my search or directions? Thank you in advance for any help.
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Old 04-25-2014, 03:28 PM
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Just start with a long strip in the middle and build around it. There are some really cute ones here - http://www.conniekresin.com/2012/12/christmas-logs.html
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Old 04-26-2014, 03:40 AM
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I'll bet that you could easily do one without a pattern. Like Dunster said, just start with a rectangular center instead of a square. Or, you could use two, different squares sewn together for added interest.

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Old 04-26-2014, 03:49 AM
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You just use different width strips. If your side to side strips are half the width of your up and down strips, you'll end up with a rectangle.
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You could also do a regular block and add a couple extra vertical logs on each side.
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