This day long workshop provides participants with an introduction to Log Cabin.

It provides an opportunity to learn how to create a log cabin block, explore variations to the basic technique and make a start on a project using a log cabin design.   It is suitable for those who already have basic proficiency in patchwork and quilting.This workshop can easily be adapted for a regular class format.

What to expect on the day

• Welcome and Introductions with coffee/tea
• Basic technique explained and tried out
• Exploration and piecing of variations of the basic log cabin design
• Making a start on a quilt project based on the samples made available or of the participant’s own design

What you need

• Sewing machine and usual patchwork and quilting equipment – rotary cutter, ruler, board, thread, scissors etc
• Fabric – how much you will need depends on the size of your project!  In addition you will need fabric for making some samples.  As a basic guide you need 3-4 fabrics going from light to medium in either neutrals or a colour way and 3-4 fabrics going from medium to dark in another colour.  You should also bring along a small amount of red or yellow fabric for the centre of the log cabin. Kits of some of the samples will be available for purchase on the day
• It may also be useful to bring squared paper, pencil and coloured pencils may be useful in exploring the variations of the basic design and for your project design.