I love the log cabins. My husband & I bought a book (Judy Martin) and fabric back in the mid 1980's when on a trip to Vermont & his mother made us a quilt.
I have taken up quilting over the past 5 years (having a sewing background). Found another Judy Martin (update) book. Made a scrappy for my Uncle using her technique. The quilt top turned out perfectly square using it.
Her books offer great advice.
Linda