My first quilt was a log cabin done the Eleanor Burns way. It was pretty small, not even what I would call lap size. I picked fabrics I thought were what was supposed to be used in quilts, mostly browns and greens, pretty dull. Now I go for the brighter the better. Think the top is about an inch wider than the bottom. That was about 15 years ago. I still have the quilt but don't let anyone see it.