Articles related to "Log Cabins"

Fabric-strip logs arranged around a central "hearth" say warmth and home. Log Cabin's simple sewing technique makes it perfect for beginning quilters and using up scraps.

The quilt speaks of home and hearth, farming furrows, barn raisings, simpler times that revolved around family and home.

The versatile, quick and easy log cabin quilt is a perfect project for beginners.

Four distinctive types of Log-Cabin quilt blocks use contrasts between lights and darks to help you create a variety of dramatic quilt looks.

Use a free pattern to make the twisted log cabin quilt, a variation on the basic, beloved log cabin pattern that uses triangles to make complex fabric designs

Here are five favorite ways to arrange Log Cabin blocks into quilts: Straight Setting, Fields and Furrows, Barn Raising, Sunshine and Shadow, and Chevron.

Kids use cardboard and construction paper to construct a log cabin. This is a fun project.

Here are several favorite ways to assemble blocks into Log Cabin quilts: Broken Dishes, Chimneys and Cornerstones, Converging Chevrons, and Streak of Lightning.

The rugged beauty of Brown County Indiana provides inspiration for artists, an abundance of log cabin rentals for quiet getaways, and unique shopping destination.

For holiday cooking, here's a fast way to bring smiles and compliments. Fudgey Chocolate Oatmeal Brownies are a great treat. They are nut-free, or nuts can be added.

These quilt pattern reviews make it easy for you to chose summer-themed projects.

Abraham Lincoln was a tall, rugged man who made a huge impact on our country, even today. Teach your children about him with these lesson plan ideas and activities.

The Kimbell and Amon Carter museums, Stockyard Station Market, Log Cabin Village, Casa Manana and huge murals are a sampling of this historic frontier town's attractions

Eureka Springs, located in beautiful northwest Arkansas, has many lodging options. For a unique, charming and affordable experience, Tall Pines Inn is a great choice.

Southern Italy, and the Amalfi coast region, can be expensive; however, camping in Sorrento offers an affordable way to enjoy the best of Italy, even on a limited budget.

Tourists can camp or use the self- catering chalets at Glen Reenen, be pampered at the Brandwag Hotel or Noord Brabant Guesthouse or stay at Highlands Mountain Retreat.

The History Channel commemorates the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial with Give a Lincoln for Lincoln with National Park Service and National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Christmas gingerbread houses are fun to decorate and eat, but take a long time to bake and prepare. Here are quick and easy no-bake Christmas house ideas for kids.

Crafty ideas for younger and older homeschoolers, based on the Little House series. Fun as stand-alone projects or as part of a Laura Ingalls Wilder topic study.

In New Sweden/Delaware the Swedes build the first log cabin in America. Criminals, army deserters, and unfaithful husbands arrive.

Douthat is one of Virginia's best parks, featuring outstanding scenery, hiking and mountain bike trails, and fishing. Its on the National Register of Historic Places.

Keystone, South Dakota is nestled in the magnificent Black Hills. World famous attractions, include Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and Custer Park.

Imagine a half-day hike in Canada's Rocky Mountain Parks where the reward is a glacial lake surrounded by rocky peaks, with a log cabin teahouse overlooking it.

Everyone dreams of owning an escape from everyday life: that log cabin decorated with woodsy pictures hung over a roaring fire. Creating that cozy cabin is fun and easy!

Writer Tim Severin built a reproduction of St Brendan's boat and with a crew that included Faroese artist, Trøndur Patursson, recreated Brendan's voyage to America.

Along with the usual flowers, give your mom a sewing or quilting book.

Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederacy, is born in Kentucky. Years later he attends West Point and fights in the Black Hawk war.

It has been almost 150 years since the death of the 16th President, but Abraham Lincoln continues to shape the United States of America's politics, psyche, and character.

Log Cabin and Honeycomb are two of the many quilting patterns that tell the stories of the people who made them, and the settlement of Canada.

Nine miles east of Sarasota, Florida, Myakka River State Park combines comfortable family camping and safe Florida alligator watching.

One of the most fun and common winter journeys is a sled safari in Finland's northern Lapland region, pulled by reindeer or a team of husky dogs.

Grant's Farm is a popular family attraction in St. Louis with ties to President Grant and brewing giant Anheuser-Busch.

Afghan are easy to knit or crochet. This article gives a pattern for a basic crochet square as well as ideas for other types of blankets and throws.

Laura Ingalls Wilder book series "Little House on the Prairie" is a glimpse into pioneer life. Pepin Wisconsin, her birthplace, holds a festival September 13-14. 2008.

Fabric scraps are quilts waiting to happen. These leftover bits can be put to good use for all sorts of quilt projects.

Hickory Sticks, Temple Heights, Waverly, Weaver/Errolton Mansions and Wisteria Place have something in common. Haunters are residents.

Children's book author Sharon Siamon shares how her first book got published, writing multiple drafts, and a bit of her writing life.

Galena, Illinois is often considered an adults-only retreat, but the small town offers fun and education for younger visitors too.

Grand Teton National Park is a family friendly destination in western Wyoming. Pet friendly cabins offer lodging to people who travel with a pet dog or cat.

The Colonel Smith Tract was the first land surveyed in Etobicoke. Part of it was eventually developed as Long Branch Park, a west end summer resort on Lake Ontario

It's no longer a secret that British Columbia produces some delicious wines. Take a tasting tour and sample delectable wines offered by beautiful vineyards.

Bold, geometric quilt patterns that helped use up fabric scraps and recycle used clothing were favorites of 19th century Amish quilters, are are still popular today.

Strip piecing can dramatically cut the time it takes to sew together many pieced quilt blocks. Try these tricks other quilters use for strip piecing success.

Abraham Lincoln was a reader all his life. His love of literature shaped his views as well as his political policies.

Having seen many of the great actors of the Spaghetti Westerns it may come as a surprise to find that a lot of the old favourite 1960s films were shot in Almeria, Spain.

Visit the American Museum in Bath, Britain. Displays of Shaker furniture and Early American Quilts. Beautiful gardens and ever-changing exhibitions make it a must.

A rustic grist mill waterfall and scenic horseback riding trails help make Babcock State Park a perfect spot to enjoy West Virginia's beauty and adventure.

Tour the homes of bad U.S. presidents Buchanan and Harding for insight on how bad timing or corruption can make or break a presidency.

The Birches Resort in northern Maine, presents vacationers with a full menu of wintersport options from Nordic and downhill skiing to snowmobiling and ice fishing.

The Caracalla Spa offers a very complete spa experience in natural thermal mineral waters for a bargain price.