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Log Cabin Quilts With Attitude
$22.99
by Sharon Rotz
Disregard perfect seam allowances. Forget about matching up corners. Combine fabrics without fretting. Give your seam ripper the slip. And do it all as you turn the traditional log cabin pattern on its ear with Sharon V. Rotz’ innovative Freedom Block format.
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Krause Publications (August 16, 2006)
Language: English
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