Courthouse steps quilt block
A log cabin with the logs added to opposite sides in pairs, so light and dark face each other.
Beginner
Cutting chart
For one block. Sizes are cut sizes, ¼ in seams included.
7½ in block
Accent: 1 square 2 in
Light: 2 squares 2 in
Dark: 2 rectangles 5 in × 2 in
Light: 2 rectangles 5 in × 2 in
Dark: 2 rectangles 8 in × 2 in
10 in block
Accent: 1 square 2½ in
Light: 2 squares 2½ in
Dark: 2 rectangles 6½ in × 2½ in
Light: 2 rectangles 6½ in × 2½ in
Dark: 2 rectangles 10½ in × 2½ in
12½ in block
Accent: 1 square 3 in
Light: 2 squares 3 in
Dark: 2 rectangles 8 in × 3 in
Light: 2 rectangles 8 in × 3 in
Dark: 2 rectangles 13 in × 3 in
How it goes together
Start with the centre square and sew the logs on in order, pressing out from the centre after each one.
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