My niece was not much more that 11 when we made a "quilt in a day" (which of course isn't a day) log cabin. She was careful with the seam lines. (Back then the first book was before rotary cutters and the directions were to tear the fabric! It worked!). So it can be put together
in a number of ways if you look at the book -- zig-zag. Depends on the size. It was a great bonding experience and she still has it and is now a mother herself!