The Long Cabin Quilt fast, fun, and wonderfully geometric

After leaning into classic blocks and custom quilting with The Irish Carpenter Quilt by Clodagh Coker last week, let us switch to a super easy, super satisfying twist on a log cabin with The Long Cabin Quilt by Elaine Theriault.

In the world of trying to do too many things, having a super easy quilt to assemble is fun. The Long Cabin Quilt is a playful take on the traditional log cabin block, and Elaine made the block longer to speed up the piecing. Choose different fabrics for each block for a scrappier look, or use a coordinated palette for a clean modern vibe. An easy overall geometric quilting finishes it off nicely.

skill level Confident beginner
time A comfortable weekend make, plus extra time if you want to enjoy the quilting
ideal for A quick throw-size quilt, confident beginner piecing practice, and anyone who loves modern takes on classic blocks
you will practice a modern log cabin variation, quick piecing, layout planning, and simple geometric quilting
finished size 60” x 70” [152.4 x 177.8cm]

This pattern by Elaine Theriault was featured in Issue 68, our geometry-inspired issue, where shapes like triangles, circles, and hexagons show up across quilts and needlework in fresh, graphic ways.

Get The Long Cabin Quilt here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/the-long-cabin-quilt/

Get Issue 68 in print here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-68-print-version/

Get Issue 68 in digital here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-68-digital-version/

What makes this project especially exciting is the payoff. You get the comfort of a familiar block, the speed of longer piecing strips, and a finished quilt that looks crisp and modern without feeling fussy.

Now tell me: if you made this quilt, would you keep the classic blue palette, or rebuild it in your own signature colors?

Join me next week to find out which inspiring ANPTmag quilting project I’ll share with you!