Log cabin is my favorite pattern to do. It was my first quilt and it turned out really nice. I don't know how to paper piece so I didn't do that, just made sure that all my logs were the right size and straight, made sure to keep an even seam allowance. All my blocks came out great and lined up perfectly. I used the Fons & Porter Quilter's Complete Guide to help me get started. Great book! Good luck with your project