believe it or not, the Log Cabin technique I had a very difficult time mastering, and I finally gave up, and learned how to do it using the Paper Piece method, lol.. I did a full sized bed quilt for my mom using the PP / sew on the lines.. it turned out really beautiful (scraps in all shades of reds, and turquoises ).. And then finally learned how the regular way once I got the hang of it.. And everyone said its one of the easiest quilt patterns to master, HAHA... not for me it wasn't! I pulled out more gray hair I didn't think I had in learning how to do that..