Four stars because I don’t happen to like many of the examples of actual quilts, and perhaps that’s because they reflect a Swiss / German origin and are a trifle too formal for my taste. Elsewise, this is a fabulous book. Found it at the library, tried to take notes, and decided it was worth owning because I’d never be able to harvest all the ideas. As might be expected from the origin, the instructions are thorough and clear. I don’t happen to need them; I want ideas, not steps. YMMV.
The larger point: the basic log cabin block presents an almost endless number of ways to play with color both within the block and within the finished work. Adding the twist, and then varying the starting shape, and then mixing the blocks (different starting shapes within the same finished work) essentially squares the # of colorway options available to the textile worker.
Log Cabin With A Twist contains enough examples of finished quilts to give you an idea of what can be done with the shapes. Each finished quilt is accompanied with a line drawing of the pieces so you can work out your own colorways.
I like infinite possibilities. Now to find the time to play with them all…
