Log Cabin Question
#21
I have not yet made a log cabin, but have read several posts over a period of time that said if you don't cut the strips to the exact size, the blocks won't be as accurate. I was surprised by that. I just assumed if you were careful, you could sew and trim and get a nice block. I read a post on another forum where someone made the whole quilt by the faster, sew and trim method, and the quilt was way out of square. I guess she didn't square up after she sewed the blocks.
#26
Originally Posted by slstitcher
I like Eleanor's best because I like to chain sew.
Cutting strips before hand or squaring up every few rounds, both take time so choose what suits you best.
#29
I have used both methods. With this current Watermelon quilt I cut all the pieces, laid them by color and size in their appropriate containers, and chain sewed. Of course I had to sew three blocks the traditional way before I told myself it will go faster chain-sewing! Duh! It did and now I am finishing up the appliqued seeds. I did get a few of the blocks a tad off so I squared up each one at the 6" and then the finished size. That took alot of extra time. Oh well.
I guess it just depends what mood I am in and ...
I guess it just depends what mood I am in and ...
#30
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Location: Flint, MI
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I use Marti Michelle's log cabin ruler. They help you cut the correct width and length strips and they go together very quickly and precisely. I am usually a stripper (Ellie's girls), but for this, I go one step further.
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