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The Log Cabin design dates back to the time of the pioneers and is one of the most popular quilting patterns today with its traditional red center representing the heart or the hearth of the home and the stripes around the center representing the logs of the cabin.
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Must have
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I bought this book several years ago, when I first started quilting. I made 5 quilts (for gifts) at one time with this pattern. I am a visual learner so the illustations and easy to follow directions were perfect for me. I especially appreciated the easy to follow instructions on cutting out, laying out and piecing the strips. They all came out beautifully. One tip; I do not have a quilting sewing machine and had trouble finishing the denim quilts by machine. So I tied these off. I prefer Eleanor Burns' books over others because of their simplicity.
Rating: 
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-12-29
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Quick and Easy and Lots of Fun!
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I'm a new quilter and had been intimidated by the Log Cabin pattern. I took a class that taught this method at my local sewing machine center, and was able to complete a wall hanging (which at 68" x 68" is more like a throw) top in an 11 hour class including cutting and chattering time. I'm an Eleanor Burns fan for life now.
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-10-10
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Innovative method
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I am not an experienced quilter, but I have made several quilts. When I came across this book and thumbed through the pages, I was fascinated by her method. When I last made a king-sized quilt, it took me 3-4 years, mostly because I was discouraged by how long it was taking me to assemble it. I started with this pattern recently to make a king-sized quilt as a gift, and I am astounded with how fast I am progressing. With this method, you can work on it in short bursts if you want, but if you have an entire day, you can get a lot done! I highly recommend it! I look forward to using this method to make quick baby quilts in the future!
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-10-01
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Quilt in three days
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No way one day!. But... in three days I made a 60x60 lap quilt over New Years. With an unfamiliar sewing machine on a dining room table. I think it could be done in two in my own studio.
What this did was give me confidence to go home and finish my QS Triple Irish Chain.
I recommend this book highly for beginner quilters. Sometimes you read instructions and wonder what the quilter was smoking. Not Ms. Burns.
If a guy like me can do it, anyone can.
t in san jose
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-05-20
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In the Begining...
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If you are a quilter and you haven't made this quilt, what are you waiting for? You have to make this quilt pattern at least once in your life. If you are thinking about quilting and can sew a straight line, this is where you want to begin.
It's easy, simple, the results are beautiful. I've made many of these as gifts; I've given the book and fabric as the gift.
This book taught me to be a stripper over 20 years ago. (Read the book you'll understand "stripper".)
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-02-03
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