I still also use the Eleanor Burns method with 2 and 2/1 inch strips.

I guess I never stopped to ponder how wide the strips.

I decide the number of blocks I want to have then choose what size block I want.

I cut the strip widths whatever I choose. I keep consistent with my strips but the hearth may be one size and the next round anotherand so forth. Even a diagonal or lopsided log cabin can be attractive.


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Once I have that then it all about what pleases me ... or your case your DD.

Thank you for your advise.

Now I need to measure DD bed to make sure what size (beside HUGE) her pillow top king bed is. Then work on from there.

Somebody on this board (Barnbum maybe??) has posted the most beautiful pictures of floral log cabin blocks. Her blocks have different widths on one side of the block than on the other, and they are just gorgeous. I can't (actually haven't sat down and tried to) figure out how she does it, but I'd sure like to. Again, they are just beautiful!!

loved Darren's blue and yellow LC quilt

I've done several using Eleanor Burns' book. It's available at most libraries. Seems like those are 2.5" strips. Straightforward directions and several layout variations are in the book.

I like 'four log' blocks with a center square twice the width of the logs, so I decide on my finished block size and divide that by 10 to get the finished log size. For a 10" block, that means 1" logs (cut 1½") and a 2" (cut 2½") center. Never used anyone's pattern or 'method' other than my own. :o

How does the Judy Martin method differ from Eleanor Burns method? Does it make a more precise square?

Brown and beige would make a beautiful log cabin. If for myself I would prefer to have a tiny floral with it.

grammyDwynn, if you have Marti's rulers, don't they come with the strip width in order to accommodate the A-B-C markings? Coincidentally, I just watched her instructional video on her rulers. http://www.frommarti.com/vid_cut_strips_1.shtml