To Penny:
I have El Burns Log Cabin Book and it uses 2 1/2 strips.
For a double it calls for 1/4 yd for centers. uses 2 strips
1 7/8 yd for light uses 24 strips
2 1/4 for dark uses 29 strips
That is just for the blocks.
It makes 20 one color repeat blocks.
I have only made one log cabin quilt and using her book it came out right and it is a nice quilt.
I buy her books at Joanns and use coupons for a good price.
The book has all the different layouts and borders and detailed instructions.