Log Cabin Swirl
designed by Brenda Groelz
Finished Quilt Size
31" x 31"
Number of Blocks and Finished Sizes
4 Log Cabin I Blocks
... 6" x 6"
4 Log Cabin II Blocks
... 6" x 6"
4 Log Cabin III Blocks
... 3" x 3"
Foundation
Guides 
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You Need!
11 assorted mottles (labeled A-K)
... See Plan!
Gold batik (L)
... 1 1/4 yd.
Green batik (border, binding)
... 1 yd.
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Backing (pieced widthwise)
... 1 1/4 yds.
Batting ... Crib size
Sewing thread
Machine quilting thread
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Plan!
Head to the fabric store or your stash and choose 11
fabrics that move from color to color in progression. Brenda's fabrics
from RJR's Jinny Beyer Palette moved in a "circle" beginning
and ending with similar colors. Label the colors A—K. You'll need
3/8 yd. each of A and K and 1/4 yd. each of B—J.
Experienced foundation piecers can get by with less fabric, but we plan
extra for shrinkage, straightening ends and second attempts. After you've
settled on the first 11 fabrics, audition them with several fabrics
to choose your background. The key is to choose a fabric that contrasts
in either color or value so the swirling design stands out.
