beetle

I had to go look it up but I had never thought of doing it that way.
http://www.quilt.com/Blocks/LogCabin/LogCabin.html

Lynda in TN

Thanks for that link. It has some good info on the site. I have not done a log cabin, as such, yet. Another thing to add to the growing list!

barnbum

I love log cabins--and I, too, use the strip method. It's in Eleanor Burns Log Cabin in a day book. Once you have that process down--you can move on to variations. Good luck!!

Oh--I suggested log cabins for a friend new to quilting, and she hated it--said it was too hard. I guess everyone has a specialty?

pocoellie

A friend of mine does it a little different, she cuts it a 1/4 inch wider than called for, then sews then trims to what it should be. Personally, I don't worry about it, if it's supposed to be say, 10" and it comes out 9 1/2 or 10 1/4, I just make sure they're all the same.

gcathie

I've tried both methods and I think the cut sections work better for me....I too think log cabins are a hard block to do....and aren't one of my favorite blocks to do.....and easy block is a four patch...nine patch...etc...now that I can do...I just keep telling myself that logs aren't straight either.......Good luck

mic-pa

I never got the darn things to come out. I have been quilting for years, and and for some reason unbeknowns to me that is one block that never comes out to the right size, nor, is it square. I don't seem to have trouble with any other blocks I make. Marge

beetle

Thanks for all the commiserating. It's good to know I'm not the only one who can't do an "easy" block. Sometime, I'll try the strip piecing method but for now, I think I'm off to something different for awhile.

Rose Marie

I tried one and the size came out wrong. Then I got El Burns book Star Log Cabin and it came out perfect. Never have a problem with her patterns.

SulaBug

I really like the log cabin squares. I have the quilting book called Log Cabin in a day. It is very explanitory & I have really had good luck with it. Just keep working with it, I know you will be able to master it.

Keep on trying,
Cheryl

sandpat

Oh, I just can't get that darn block to come out right either. I can do much more complicated blocks..but to me the log cabin in just a bugger. I love the look of it though and it can do soooo many things! Maybe someday I'll master it..or learn the strip method.