The Log Cabin pattern rose to prominence in the 1860s, its popularity tied to Abraham Lincoln and the enduring American frontier legend. In all its variations — Barnraising, Windmill Blades, Straight Furrows, Courthouse Steps — the same basic structure applies: strips of fabric radiating from a central square, light against dark, creating bold graphic movement from simple geometry. The finest antique examples, made from wool challis, silk, and dress fabrics of the last decades of the 19th century, are among the most visually striking quilts in the American tradition. Browse our current selection of antique Log Cabin quilts below, each one hand-selected for quality of fabric, construction, and design.