This Log Cabin Quilted Table Runner with the sunflower fabrics is a perfect way to decorate for those who use a sunflower theme, or who want an accent piece to use from August through September.

In addition, to add a decorative touch, this sunflower quilt can be used as a wallhanging, draped over the back of a couch or rocker, or placed in a decorative basket for a splash of sunflower color in the room.

The Log Cabin is always a favorite traditional pattern. The design is almost "ancient", appearing in early Greek and Roman floor tile patterns.  It has appeared in early English quilts as well.  American quilt makers popularized the log cabin pattern when the fabric selections were minimal and very expensive.  Due to this shortage, the innovative early American quilters constructed the pattern in pieces out of leftover fabric that was used in their clothing.  This made all of their quilts have a "scrappy" look.  The "log cabin" name was probably attached to the pattern because assembly of the blocks resembled the process of building a real log cabin.  There are many layouts of the Log Cabin quilt.  This Sunflower runner is in the "Furrows" layout, symbolizing the furrows that are plowed in the field.