Log cabin patchwork

Patchwork/Quilting is a very popular and ancient technique to create a myriad varieties of home accessories.  One very common and beautiful technique is the Log cabin pattern, which is very easy to use and achieve amazing effects for home decor.

Here are some early creations of mine using this technique:

A square tablecloth

A small cosmetic purse

Here are very simple instructions about assembling a typical log cabin patchwork piece from About.com:  Check out their website for numerous free patterns..



If you need further step-by-step photo illustrations,  check out Sewing 101's tutorial or at Sewing Solutions;

For great inspirational ideas of using this technique, start out these links:

• An image search on Bing/Google gives tons of ideas;
• Fabulous creations at The Quilt Crazy Shop;
• Wu Rachel's gallery with scanned patchwork magazines;
• Free quilt patterns;
• Pottery Barn;
• Patchwork magazines by Diane Lafreniere;
• Cushions by Emily Noir;