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Also known as: Log Cabin, Courthouse Steps Variation, Pineapple Variation
Concentric strips spiral around a center square, split into light and dark halves.
Begin with a center square, traditionally cut from red fabric to symbolize the hearth. Add strips in a clockwise rotation: first to the right of the center, then across the top, then down the left side, then across the bottom. Press each strip away from the center before attaching the next one. Keep all strips the same width for a uniform appearance. The light and dark fabric split creates the signature diagonal line when multiple blocks are arranged side by side in a quilt layout.
| Fabric | Cut Size | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Center (red) | 1.5" square | 1 |
| Light fabrics |
| 1.5" wide strips (varying lengths) |
| 6 |
| Dark fabrics | 1.5" wide strips (varying lengths) | 6 |
Total yardage: Scrap, 1/4 yard light, 1/4 yard dark
| Fabric | Cut Size | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Center (red) | 2.5" square | 1 |
| Light fabrics | 2.5" wide strips (varying lengths) | 6 |
| Dark fabrics | 2.5" wide strips (varying lengths) | 6 |
Total yardage: Scrap, 3/8 yard light, 3/8 yard dark
Four paw units with triangle claws connected by sashing strips forming a center cross.