The Eleanor Burns method speeds up the process making a half log cabin queen size in under a day. Thanks EB

After reading all the replies to such a great question I am ready to try the Eleanor Burns method. Where can I get the information on her method? Thanks.

If you are looking for yardage required, check out, Eleanor Burns, Quilt in Day books. She gives yardage require for different sizes. I have used her methods many times and have had no problems.

quiltinaday has some Youtube videos that show the method. Here's a link to one of them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQsSwzncdeU

I always make the original old fashioned log cabin with 20 strips of fabric - light on the upper right - dark on the lower left and the deep red for the fire in the fireplace. I always put one in my quilt. Especially the samplers. Always in the center of the quilt. I have been doing the same pattern for years and every one is different, color wise, but always in order. I just personally think it is the richest looking one I have ever seen. It can be hard, sometimes it is easy, but I still love that one the best. Mine is from www.quilt.com/Blocks/LogCabin/LogCabin.html. It makes a 12" block. The pattern is quite easy and fun to follow. I check off each progression on the quilt (with a pencil - so I can erase for the next block) and it is so neat to check off the last one and see a beautiful block done. Edie

I've made at least 8 log cabin quilts using Eleanor Burns' ​method. No specialty rulers. Every single one turned out well and there were different layouts pictured. Not sure why you want to do a half log cabin, but check out Eleanor's book at a quilt shop or your library. Maybe one of the layouts would provide the same effect you're looking for in the half log cabin. Just sayin'! :thumbup:

Paper piecing

www.quilt.com/Blocks/LogCabin/LogCabin.html.

This is a good way to make a log cabin if all your blocks will be the same fabric. But the center "hearth" and the first log can be sewn together when they are both still strips. Then cut them the width you want for the center. The first log will be already attached. A very fast way to begin.

If the hearth will be a 2 1/2 inch square and the logs 1 1/2 inch. Cut the 2 1/2 in. WOF strip from hearth fabric. Then cut a strip for the first log 1 1/2 inch WOF. Sew these two strips together and press. Then cross cut at 2 1/2 inches. Now your hearth is square and it has the first log already attached.

I have this book by Marci Baker: http://quiltwithmarcibaker.com/proje...ers-log-cabin/ and I really like the diversity of patterns that she offers. I don't know about a half log cabin, please explain.

Eleanor Burns!!!! I have made several and they all turned out great.