I ran across this on Etsy and absolutely love it - especially if the center block had a fussy cut square :)

Is this a log cabin?

I would say no, but I love it.

Looks to me like a variation of the log cabin.... Love this quilt! You are very lucky to have found it.

I agree.....it's not. Very cute block though.

I don't think so but it is pretty.

That's a great block, but I need to see the back to see how it is constructed. Not a log cabin.

I would love to find the pattern for this one! :)

Nope but I like it too!

I would say no also.

Do you see how it is made? You assemble two strips with a shorter cross-strip at the end; make 4 of those. Then sew them on to the center square as if you were making a log-cabin. Only thing is you have one extra short seam to sew at the end.

Clever. Think I will bookmark this one.

Edit: Actually, you would have to sew each component to one side of the square first, then go around and finish the 4 seams. Still would be easy to do!

I agree that it's not a log cabin. But it sounds like Prism99 has figured out how to make it. Maybe she will post a tutorial for the rest of us? Hint Hint!

That *is* pretty!

It's done using partial seams.

Here are some graphics on how to do this:
http://piecebynumber.com/partial_seams.htm
http://quilting.about.com/od/piecing...tial_seams.htm
http://piecemakers4life.wordpress.co...lock-part-two/

Well, I have to master posting digital photos first. Just got my camera today! (20yo dd has hogged the family camera for years. Finally bought my own and am going to keep it hidden when not in use so she doesn't know we have another camera.....)

Very pretty, but I wouldn't say it was a log cabin.

Wow I love it! Really cute. Looks like it wouldn't be too hard to wing it on the pattern.

It could be a variation of the log cabin quilt, I have a book that has lots of variations.
It is a pretty block, whatever it is.

I think it's a variation of a rail fence, just has a square in the middle instead.

I was thinking it looked like a fence/rail variation too :)

oh I'm hoping Prism99 will post a tutorial or somebody will find a pattern. I need step by step - I can't wing anything yet.

Thanks so much for these links! This looks so complicated, but it's not really!

WOW!

it is pretty

That's really cute! It looks like it would need one partial seam.

I'm making some blocks for the border on my Giant Dahlia and I sewed all the strips together to cut into strips of squares then changed my mind about the block I wanted to do. I found that in order to use what I had already sewn I had to do a partial seam.

It turned out well though. The center of the block is white and I'm pressing all 4 sides outwards and it gives it a really nice look.

LindaM that you very much for sharing these sites. Piecebynumber is excellent. I have put this into my NEXT to do project. Just love it. :thumbup:

Technically probably not, but creative wise, I would say yes.

if anyone finds a link to an online pattern, please let me know :)

Have you thought about asking the seller what the name of the pattern is? :)

I did and I have - but no response from the seller yet. I've looked and looked at the block but have no idea how to put it together.

Bummer! I am really intrigued to know what it is too :)

don't look like it

That block is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

it's called interlocking squares. this is where i found the pattern i used. yes it is partial seams but easy. http://quilterscache.com/I/InterlockedSquaresBlock.html

Well looks like someone found a link for the pattern. Here is what I came up with though. Just winged it. turned out 8 inch. Pretty easy

This one could be done without partial seams.

Care to share the secret? :-D :lol:

LOL mine wasn't the same as the pic. I should have done a bit shorter strips and wider. Someone said it could be done without the partial seam. I'm not sure how. That's what I used.

I spoke too soon. I thought you could piece this without a partial seam. But after studying it, I was wrong. Oh, well. Nice thought. Sorry if I got any of you excited at the prospect:-(

It's pretty, but I am anaphylactic allergic to set-in seams. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! LOL

Actually it was really really easy :) You can do it!

I wanna see :shock:

I found the pattern for sale on eTsy:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/60923737...fd-file?ref=em

I was hoping to find a tutorial for free but I may have to break down and buy the pattern