Originally Posted by quiltingfan
Ok A quick update. I have successfully finished 3 blocks. On my 2nd one realized that for some reason ( maybe because the directions are for chain sewing ) the blocks are not sewn in a circle which is how I was taught to do log cabins. Does anyone know if this is how it is? I am using the Eleanor Burns Quilt in a Day Log Cabin. Or am I just reading the instructions wrong? It is almost like you are sewing the sides and then the top and bottom, I just follow the first block I made right and don't look at the instructions anymore. It will take me a little longer but at least I know I wont be taking multiple blocs apart.
It sounds to me you are making a courthouse block instead of the traditional log cabin (which you add strips adjacent to the one you added (circle around the center). I think the courthouse block you do opposite sides of the light and dark.