This class outline may be used by teachers who wish to teach a project using The Creative Pattern Book by Judy Martin. Individuals seeking guidance for self instruction are also welcome to use this outline. I recommend beginning each class with a preview to ensure that students will come to the first work session properly prepared. Feel free to tailor this outline to your own teaching style. I divide each project into sessions. Sessions can be planned for consecutive weeks or all sessions can be presented in a single all-day workshop. The outline indicates where you can find additional lessons and details in the book or on this web site.
 
Class Description: Wilderness Log Cabin is a contemporary variation of the traditional Log Cabin pattern. It was designed by Judy Martin for The Creative Pattern Book. The log cabin blocks and the smattering of stars provide fun opportunities for Piece ‘n’ Play. Just make the blocks, then play with the placement of stars and the way you turn the log cabins before you stitch blocks into rows. Piece ‘n’ Play adds an element of surprise and lets you make a truly one-of-a-kind quilt that is easy and loads of fun. The pattern is presented in wall and queen sizes.
 
Level: Beginners and beyond. This pattern is perfect for all quilters
 
Supply List:
The Creative Pattern Book by Judy Martin
Rotary cutter
Rotary ruler
Point Trimmer (optional; available from this web site)
Shapemaker 45 (optional; available from this web site)
Cutting mat
Sewing machine
Thread
Straight pins
Thread snips
Seam ripper (optional; you know if you need one)
Extension cord
Yardage, fat quarters, or scraps for your chosen size, as listed in The Creative Pattern Book
 
SESSION ONE: Preview
Demonstration:
Show the classroom sample as well as the book version
Discussion:
Style and color choices (p. 108)
Hands on:
Assist with fabric selection
Homework:
Choose and prepare fabrics (p. 126)
 
SESSION TWO: Rotary Cutting
Discussion:
Cutting lengthwise strips (p. 25), trimming points (p. 27),
Demonstration:
Rotary cutting squares (p. 16)
Rotary cutting rectangles (p. 16)
Rotary cutting 1/2 square triangles (p. 16)
Rotary cutting half trapezoids (p. 18)
Rotary cutting 1/4 square triangles (p. 16)
Hands on:
Cut patches for blocks and borders (p. 111, 115)
Homework:
Complete cutting
 
SESSION THREE: Piecing the Blocks
Demonstration:
Piecing the X Block (Log Cabin) (p. 112, 116)
Hands on:
Piece X Blocks
Demonstration:
Piecing the Y Blocks (Star Log Cabins) (p. 112, 116)
Hands on:
Piecing the Y Blocks
Homework:
Complete the Blocks
 
SESSION FOUR: Piece ‘n’ Play, Borders
Demonstration:
Arranging blocks in rows, turning them different ways
Hands on:
Arrange blocks in rows
Demonstration:
Piecing the Border Unit Z (p. 112, 116)
Hands on:
Piece Z Units for border
Discussion:
Making pieced borders from Z units
Homework:
Make and attach borders
 
SESSION FIVE: Quilting and Finishing
Demonstration/discussion:
Quilting options (p. 110, 114), marking, basting, quilting, binding (p. 33) and finishing