Easy Quilt Patterns – Log Cabin Book Review

What It Is

An easy quilt patterns book geared toward the beginner quilter. It features only one pattern – log cabin. That’s it. One pattern. But If it is the right pattern and you are starting out, do you really need another one? Besides, a log cabin quilt is gorgeous.

What You’ll Learn

You will learn exactly what you need to buy to start quilting. This was invaluable for me because other easy quilt patterns books assumed that you were not a complete beginner and did not offer any suggestions on what to buy and how to finish a quilt. Not only is there a shopping list, there are pictures of the products the author recommends. Again, if you have never been in a quilt shop before, this is wonderful.

You will learn how to design your own quilt. The book includes a paste-up sheet so that you can see how your fabric choices work together. Right from the beginning, the book encourages you to select your own fabric and gives you freedom to make your own choices.

You will learn how to use your rotary cutter and how to strip-piece fabric. Everything is laid out with big, color pictures in a step-by-step fashion and it is very clear.

You will learn how to finish your quilt. Other beginner quilt patterns books may say quilt and bind as desired. They leave out the how. This easy quilt patterns book gives you three different ways of finishing your quilt and even suggests quilting lines.

The book also gives you different layout suggestions. Wonderful!

As a bonus, there are instructions on how to create a tote bag using one block of the quilt pattern. You could use this tote bag as a carrier for the quilt if you plan on giving away the quilt.

A minor point is that the book also gives a brief history of the log cabin block. It is actually symbolic! I mean, I know a wedding ring quilt is popular for newlyweds, but think of making them a log cabin quilt, instead. It is way easier and just as impressive.

What to Do Now

Buy the book. Yes, you could get the instructions on line. I tried reading the instructions about this pattern on line and I got confused. Plus, you will not get the step-by-step instructions on how to bind a quilt, you will not get the layouts and you will not get suggested quilting patterns. Click here to check it out for yourself.

How much do I love this easy quilt patterns book? I have worn mine out and am about to buy a new one to replace it.

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