To continue or should I scrap and start over
06-22-2010, 05:19 PM
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I am happy when I see it. Wish I had batting on hand it would be pinned and ready to quilt tomorrow. Will just do a basic stitch in the ditch. Thanks everyone. will post more pics when it is completed and I give it to the graduate.
06-23-2010, 07:27 AM
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You have a lot of posts here but I thought I would share how I work on log cabin blocks. First I make sure my middle square is accurately cut. (Amazing how often it is off just a little) 2nd I lay out my strips in the order that I am going to sew them. (I actually use a small folding wooden sweater dryer like Mom used to use and hang my strips on this in sewing order) 3rd I make the first block, pressing after each seam and squaring up after each round.
If it is okay I lay that block in front of my sewing machine where I can see it and then go to the next block.
I don't chain sew log cabins because I always get them going wonky when I don't want wonky.
Don't know if this will help but it does work for me.
If it is okay I lay that block in front of my sewing machine where I can see it and then go to the next block.
I don't chain sew log cabins because I always get them going wonky when I don't want wonky.
Don't know if this will help but it does work for me.
07-01-2010, 02:34 PM
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I finally finished this quilt . Wanted to post pic so that everyone that has helped me would be able to see the results. Thank you so much. could not have finished it without you guys.
the finished product. It is a twin long.
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Showing the backing
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The grad with her quilt and my daughter. The red head is the recipient.
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07-01-2010, 04:57 PM
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if you do scrap the log cabin ( I know the misery of learning that simple block the first time !) , use the strips in a strippy quilt that you dont need any certain length or width .. I have made many of these quilts using odds and ends of scraps.. and they always turn out fun, and sometimes even beautiful without even trying.. Good luck!
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