donnagayle Sam's Half Log Cabin - My pattern DGC 2007-001. This is a pattern that I teach to show people how to use my Double-Turn Applique technique. This is a technique I've developed to turn under the edges of the applique pieces 2-4 pieces at a time; then they are ready to be appliqued to the background by machine or by hand. This particular one is used to teach how to use Double-Turn Applique to applique blocks that are directional. Since most everyone wants to know how to make a log cabin, they have a choice of either making the traditional log cabin or just the half log cabin.