Best Way to Make Log Cabin
#51
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I've done it with precut pieces as well as Eleanor Burn's way. I will always do it E. Burns way in the future. I also don't see the point of piecing a log cabin with a foundation. Even miniatures are easily done crisp and clean using E. Burns method. I get it if you are using old shirts and don't want to spray starch them in advance. Otherwise, I think you are just making more work for yourself (and you are welcome to do so). If you perceive something different than those who regularly use the E.Burns method, far be it from me to say otherwise. I don't see it.
#52
Craftybear posted this link to a tutorial that shows the method Eleanor Burns made famous:
http://stitchesinplay.typepad.com/st...-tutorial.html
Eleanor Burns has some great books on how to make log cabin quilts with this method, in various sizes. This method is fast and rewarding, and always works for me!
http://stitchesinplay.typepad.com/st...-tutorial.html
Eleanor Burns has some great books on how to make log cabin quilts with this method, in various sizes. This method is fast and rewarding, and always works for me!
#53
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I guess a lot of this is about liking foundation quilting or not. I've made log cabin quilt with foundation quilting on muslin. I cut the strips, left the long, and trimmed off the excess as I went along. I think foundation quilting is so easy and kind of mindless since all you have to do is stitch on a straight line! The next one I will try using paper and see how it goes. Removing the paper is one of those things you do while watching tv. To each their own!
#54
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I looked on the Eleanor Burns website and found a book about log cabins. I checked the public library and they have the book, plus one on Underground Railroad patterns. I have a friend who is graduating from college in December, at the age of 60. She's always wanted to travel the Underground Railroad and I think she would like a quilt.
When looking at free patterns I found a Christmas stocking pattern. I made all my kids and grandkids those stockings last Christmas. Very easy pattern.
When looking at free patterns I found a Christmas stocking pattern. I made all my kids and grandkids those stockings last Christmas. Very easy pattern.
#55
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I have an additional Log Cabin question. Is it hard to use flannels in a log cabin pattern? What should be done differently or in addition to the regular steps? I haven't made a log cabin yet is it best to make one from quilt cottons the first time? I have E. Burns book & will be checking out some tutorials on her method also.
#57
I made on regular log cabin, the Thimblberries way, turned out great. I have made three variations and liked them also.
After reading all the comments, sounds like make them the that works out best for you. I'm thinking of making another soo,
After reading all the comments, sounds like make them the that works out best for you. I'm thinking of making another soo,
#58
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for me chain piecing is always easier than 1 block at a time it just takes to much time if i am doing a crazy quilt i do it on a muslin square it takes a lot of time but uses scraps more efficiently
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