Log Cabin Quilts : Using the 6-inch Log Cabin Trim Tool

A new and creative take on one of quilt making's oldest and most versatile blocks—updated with a modern attitude!

• Make perfect Log Cabin blocks, Half Log Cabin blocks, and Courthouse Steps blocks using your Creative Grids (R) 6" Log Cabin ruler (sold separately)
• 10 beautiful quilting projects for pillows, throws, wall hangings, and more to use up your stash and scraps
• Tips & techniques to organize, save time, select fabrics and colors, and make multiple blocks quickly
• Step-by-step instructions and color photography to help your projects come together beautifully

With Log Cabin Quilts and your Creative Grids (R) 6" Log Cabin Trim Tool, you can quickly convert your stash and scraps into 10 amazing step-by-step projects, including pillows, place mats, throws, table toppers, wall hangings, and bed quilts, many embellished with wool appliqué.

Learn how to use this handy tool to make perfect Log Cabin, Half Log Cabin, and Courthouse Steps blocks with ease! Filled with tips to organize your stash and save time, secrets to selecting colors and fabrics, inspiring photography, and concise how-to instructions, this book will spark your quilting creativity.

Author and quilter Penny Haren also provides her chain piecing technique for an easy and efficient way to make multiple blocks in a snap!

(Creative Grids (R) 6" Log Cabin Trim Tool sold separately.)

Ohio-based Penny Haren is a nationally known quilting authority, consultant and teacher. The author of five books, Penny writes a newsletter for Checker Distributors, a leading distributor of books, patterns, notions and fabrics serving independent quilting, sewing and needlearts retailers. She also writes a notions column for Fab Shop News, a bi-monthly publication for shop owners.