This can also be done using the Eleanor Burns, strip piecing method. This method saves time as you don't have to cut each piece to size once you get past the first one. I recommend her book as it gives excellant instructions.
http://www.bighornquilts.com/inspira.../logcabin.html
more drawings of strips
http://www.quilt.com/Blocks/LogCabin/LogCabin.html