Judy Martin's Log Cabin Quilt Book provides 16 complete patterns for that all-time favorite quilt design, the Log Cabin. 15 of the patterns are new and original from the fertile mind of Judy Martin. She also provides 1 traditional pattern for those who want to start with the basics before moving on to more interesting variations. Chapters cover everything you will ever need to know about Log Cabins, including fabric selection, sets, keeping track of the logs, machine piecing, borders, quilting, binding, and individualizing your quilt. This lavishly illustrated volume is Judy Martin's 19th book on quilting, her 2nd devoted to Log Cabins. She has designed more original patterns than anyone in history.

Extraordinary Log Cabin Quilts features fifteen quilts, each in two sizes, two hundred color and set variations, and option strip piecing for some patterns.

Beginning with a history of these much-admired quilts, this lushly photographed collection moves on to interesting up-to-date patterns, many of which have been especially created by well-known artisans. Breathtaking full-color images showcase such variations as Log Cabin Skylines, Cubes, and Stained Glass, and they re all presented with illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions on techniques ranging from templates to foundation piecing. With such complete directions, even the beginner will be able to complete one of these very special quilts.

“Stunning . . . packed with inspiration and practical advice to help quilters of all abilities create unique abstract art quilts from photographs and images.” —Pretty Patches Take the first steps to becoming an art quilter with popular teacher and bestselling author Katie Pasquini Masopust. Starting with an inspiration image, choose fabrics to create your own artistic log cabin quilts. Learn to navigate visual pathways and composition, applying easy techniques and experimenting with color. Student work is showcased to prove that anyone can create an art quilt! Design and make your masterpiece with freeform log cabin blocks using this versatile method. “As she demonstrates, a simple log cabin block can become a rich and dynamic fiber art statement through inspired use of color, fabric choices and placement.” —Generation Q Magazine “Her method is sure to result in something that is personal, unique and very satisfying.” —Down Under Textiles “This is a fascinating approach to creating original designs with traditional piecing methods.” —Machine Quilting Unlimited

To most people, the quintessential quilt design is the block known as Log Cabin. The versatility of the pattern, both in terms of individual blocks and in the enormous number of ways in which blocks can be put together, or set, has given Log Cabin a unique place in the quilting world. Its origins are ancient, its traditions are long-standing, and its modern interpretations are widespread. The secret of Log Cabin lies in its simplicity. In its most basic form the block consists of a central square around which are stitched strips of fabric of uniform width. These can be arranged around the central shape consecutively or they can be alternated on opposite sides, and the key to making an effective Log Cabin design is the way in which the colours – lights and darks – are organised. However, much of the enduring fascination of Log Cabin is in its infinite range of variations. Different widths of strips can be used. The centre can be any straight-sided shape. Shapes can be added at the ends of each strip to create additional, secondary patterns within each block. And again, the choice of colour values – the juxtaposition of darks and lights – is crucial to the overall design. The book covers the origins of log cabin, step-by-step projects for the techniques used such as press piecing, strip piecing, courthouse steps, using folded strips and making a foundation grid. Another chapter explores the huge variety of log cabin designs possible, with many colour photographs of traditional and modern quilts. The way in which blocks can be combined to produce strikingly different effects is is also covered, followed by a 'workbook' chapter of full-page black and white quilt designs which can be photocopied and coloured in to show you in advance how a finished combination of blocks would look. Altogether, 'The Ultimate Log Cabin Quilt Book' covers every angle and answers any questions the reader may have on the subject.

Stellar Quilts has complete patterns for 13 new and original star quilts. Each quilt is presented in 3 sizes. Rotary cutting instructions and optional templates are provided for each pattern.