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    Old 09-09-2011, 05:15 PM
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    I am wondering what is the most favored width for the strips, I have seen the most narrow 1" & up to 2"
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    Old 09-09-2011, 05:18 PM
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    I like 2 1/2 strips
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    Old 09-09-2011, 05:21 PM
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    I like 1-1/2"
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    Old 09-09-2011, 05:21 PM
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    Old 09-09-2011, 05:38 PM
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    Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
    I like 2 1/2 strips
    Me too! :thumbup:
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    Old 09-09-2011, 05:40 PM
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    I also like 2-1/2" finished to 2"
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    Old 09-09-2011, 05:52 PM
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    Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
    I like 2 1/2 strips
    Ditto!
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    Old 09-09-2011, 05:53 PM
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    For scrap Log cabins I like nothing wider than a 1.5 inch .. the colors/patterns melt into each other when the strips are smaller.
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    Old 09-09-2011, 05:53 PM
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    i like 2 1/2". 1" come out 1/2 which is pretty narrow with not much wiggle room
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    Old 09-09-2011, 06:03 PM
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    Lori, are you saying you prefer scrappy strips to be at least 1.5" (1" after sewing). I am starting a scrappy log cabin and was trying to decide if the 1.5 or 2" cut strip would work better. I'm afraid the 2.5 " cut strip will be make the 4-block square too large. Thanks.
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