Yeah, I tried the Eleanor Burns method and stopped very very quickly. Admittedly, I was a new quilter but I could not get any two blocks the same size. Instead, I went for the more controlled method of cutting each log to size. I then followed an experienced quilting friend's advice and finger pressed each seam instead of pressing with an iron. What a difference! Finger pressing is definitely the way to go for me.
I agree, that if your blocks are within 1/8 inch variance, just put them together. A little stretching here and a little easing there will make everything fit.