Modern Log Cabin Quilting: 25 Simple Quilts and Patchwork Projects [Paperback]

Susan Beal (Author)

Book Description

Release date: March 22, 2011

If you think quilting is too difficult or too complicated, you’re not alone. Cutting hundreds of pieces and joining angled seams can be tough work! But log cabin quilting—an artful and simple way to piece strips of fabric around a central square—is different. From the intuitive construction through the straight-line stitching, this style of quilting is simple as can be.
 
In Modern Log Cabin Quilting, Susan Beal outlines the entire process from start to finish, including basic quilting how-to as well as extensive design, fabric, and embellishment information. Since all log cabin designs follow the same formula, once you master straight lines and right angles, any of the 25 projects in this book are possible. From stash-friendly designs like the Charming Camera Case to more ambitious undertakings like the Vintage Linens Quilt, there’s sure to be a project that will get you into (or bring you back to) quilting!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

SUSAN BEAL is the author of Super Crafty, Bead Simple, and Button It Up. She also writes for craft magazines and websites. Susan has contributed to Handmade Nation, Craft Corps, Appliqué Your Way, and many other books, and was featured in the film Handmade Nation. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, Andrew, and their daughter, Pearl. You can find more of her work at www.susanbeal.com or visit her blog at www.westcoastcrafty.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Potter Craft (March 22, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 030758657X
• ISBN-13: 978-0307586575
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.6 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm a writer and crafter who makes things with beads, buttons, and all kinds of crafty bits and pieces. I love Gocco printing, quilting, sewing gifts and clothes, and having friends over to make things and drink lots of coffee.

I live in Portland, Oregon with my husband Andrew and our speedy toddler, Pearl (who's my main craft inspiration and a lot of fun to make things for!). I write about things I like and projects to make at my West Coast Crafty blog, and I also contribute to the CRAFT: blog, geekcrafts.com, CraftStylish, and BurdaStyle. My favorite crafty sources are the Rose Bowl flea market in Pasadena, the Knittn Kitten in Portland, Exclusive Buttons in El Cerrito, California, and Toho Shoji in New York. And I'm always on the hunt for tins full of buttons at estate sales!

p.s. I have book websites for both Bead Simple (beadsimple.com) and Button It Up (buttonitup.com) with lots more resources and book extras over there, including flickr groups for readers to add their projects too - I'd love to see what you make. For more on Super Crafty, check out our collective site at pdxsupercrafty.com!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great quilting book for all skill levels March 30, 2011

By Raynor Grace

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I just got my long-awaited copy of Modern Log Cabin Quilting this week, and I can't wait to start sewing-- the only problem is deciding which project to do first. All of the designs are beautiful and inspiring-- approachable for beginners and launching boards for more experienced quilters to take the basics and put their own spin on the patterns. The layout is clean and clear with tons of tips, and the language and instructions are easy to follow and understand. The care and thoughtfulness put into each pattern is apparent-- the author's love for fabric, sewing, quilting (and log-cabining, of course), and making a cozy home really shines through on every page. I am also a knitter/crafter and have bought tons of pattern books that look pretty in the bookstore, but I really only want to make 1 or 2 of the projects once I look more closely at them. With this book, the only reason I wouldn't make every single one is that I don't have enough free time (or enough beds!) to do all that sewing.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Inspiring March 25, 2011

By Maggie Robot

Format:Paperback

I've never made a quilt before and I have to admit I'm a bit intimidated, but Modern Log Cabin Quilting makes the process seem very accessible and do-able with an intro on techniques and supplies, and a nice history of log cabin quilting as well. If you too are a little scared to tackle a full sized quilt, there's several smaller projects like pillows, aprons and totes to get you started, but the book includes projects suitable for a range of experience levels, indicated by a 1-5 spool scale (five spools being the most challenging). The photos are beautiful and inspiring and the book just has a nice quality and feel all around. I think I am going to try a pillow first but my goal is to soon make my very own modern log cabin quilt for my bed!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Rev Up the Sewing Machine! March 30, 2011

By Stacey M Smith VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I was charmed by the first image... and it only got better from there. I typically don't buy many craft books without having a glance through beforehand; I took a chance and glad I did! Great contemporary quilting style!

The projects include quilts (of course), pillows, camera case, totes, small bags, pin cushions, tea towels, pot holders and more--- so many cute patterns for folks who want to try quilting for the first time. Plus, the quilts are so inspiring that seasoned sewers will be thrilled too! I am inspired to adapt several of the patterns into other projects like table runners, seat cushions, teapot cozys and the list goes on! There is a great section of techniques and suggestions. Everything seems straight forward and instructions clear.

The fabrics used are modern and fresh, byt the designs are really at the core of the book's inspiration! I am completely ready to sift through my scraps and leftovers for smaller projects and hit the fabric stores for a regular sized quilt! A keeper for crafty folks!