Log Cabin Heart Block

Using the Kouché Method formerly the Quilt as You Piece Method

This is the 10th quilt block tutorial in a series on how to make quilt blocks using the Kouché Method formerly the Quilt as You Piece Method. This is a block that was originally meant to be done with foundation paper piecing so it's perfect for this method! In fact, almost any whole block that can be completely done with foundation paper piecing can be done in the Quilt as You Piece method.

Materials Needed

In the list below, you can make the pieces little bigger in order to make it easier to be accurate at trimming, after each piece is added.

For each block, you will need:

• Fabric: Follow the diagram for cutting sizes but keep in mind, you will need to double the number you cut for every piece for the double sided block.
• Batting: Follow the diagram for sizes, cutting one piece for each lettered patch in the block.
• Cotton Sewing thread in neutral color, 50wt preferred.
• Washable Liquid Glue
• Washable Glue Stick

Tools Needed

These are the tools I used. Use what you have.

• Rotary Cutter & Cutting Mat
• Pair of Fabric Scissors
• Temporary Marking Device
• 18"x3" quilt ruler
• 10.5"x10.5" Square Ruler
• Dry Iron & Pressing Board

Instructions

Cutting your pieces The diagram says cut 1-5/8" wide. The letters on the Key block indicate which patch is which. Cut to 1-7/8" to allow for accurate trimming after adding each strip.

Assembly: Follow the order of the numbers on the Colored Block to put the heart block together using the Kouché Method formerly the Quilt as You Piece Method.

1. You may need to trim the strips area, on both sides, to get ready for the top 2 corner triangles. Make sure your top center triangle is 4" across from point to point and trim down at a 45degree angle to the very top corner of the last strip added on each side.
2. Add triangles 12 & 13 using the Quilt as you Piece Method.
3. Add triangles 14 & 15 to the bottom two long strips you added.

To Finish Block: Trim whole block to 10-1/2"x 10-1/2" allowing a 1/4" seam allowance all around..

This pattern sheet just provides what materials you need and what size pieces you need to make a 10" block and in what order to sew the pieces of the block together. It does not go into complete detail how I put them together in the Quilt as You Piece manner, please refer to our tutorial of the Five Strip Rail Fence Block for the basic concept and instructions on how to do Quilt as You Piece for this block and all other blocks in this series.

Design Written on November 9, 2021 by Julie A Bolduc © 2021 by Julie A Bolduc of Just Plain Fun