Log Cabin - Vellum Templates
#11
Here is a Paper Piecing template for a 7 inch log cabin block.
You can use regular copy paper, I do all of the time. Set your stitch length to 1.8 and the paper will tear away easily.
Print one out, cut some scraps 3/8" larger than the strips on the template and give it a go.
Here is a tutorial I did on paper piecing, the block is similar and if this is your first time PP in may be helpful :wink:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-25541-1.htm
If you would like a smaller sized block, send me a PM and I will add it here :D:D:D
You can use regular copy paper, I do all of the time. Set your stitch length to 1.8 and the paper will tear away easily.
Print one out, cut some scraps 3/8" larger than the strips on the template and give it a go.
Here is a tutorial I did on paper piecing, the block is similar and if this is your first time PP in may be helpful :wink:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-25541-1.htm
If you would like a smaller sized block, send me a PM and I will add it here :D:D:D
Log cabin block foundation
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#12
Bobbinwinder summed it all up. :thumbup: I couldn't have said it better myself. :thumbup:
I forgot to welcome you to the board Michael so welcome from
Washington State and have fun sewing. Would love to see pictures of your progress :thumbup:
I forgot to welcome you to the board Michael so welcome from
Washington State and have fun sewing. Would love to see pictures of your progress :thumbup:
#14
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Winchester, VA
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Hi Michael! Welcome from STILL SNOW COVERED Northern Virginia.....Glad to have you join our group. Believe you will like the log cabins....you can start by just getting some fat quarters - (want it scrappy,right?) where the only thing to remember is that in each block you need a color for the center square, and then colors that are easily separated into lights and darks........Nothing has to match or "go with" anything else.......No need to invest in a ton of yardage - just get some fat quarters, and play with making a few blocks.......This is something to be enjoyed....Post some pics to show us the fabrics and your progress......
#15
Originally Posted by patty48
I just finished a scrappy log cabin a couple of weeks ago. I bought the Eleanor Burns Quilt in a Day Log Cabin book. It gives you yardage for different size quilts, shows you different layouts after the blocks are made, and step by step instructions (really good instructions). It is now my bible for log cabin quilts, in fact, I'm getting ready to start another one.
#16
The first time I did PP (I'm pretty cheap), oh I'm dating myself too, I went out and bought onion skin. You can get it in a pad. I just printed out my pattern out on it and its very thin so I just misted the paper with some water and it came off nicely.
#19
Please tell me abouto the picture by your name, Patty48. That is a gorgeous quilt! I had put a message in as a reply but then realized that you probably would not know it was for you as I did not identify you in it.
Originally Posted by patty48
I just finished a scrappy log cabin a couple of weeks ago. I bought the Eleanor Burns Quilt in a Day Log Cabin book. It gives you yardage for different size quilts, shows you different layouts after the blocks are made, and step by step instructions (really good instructions). It is now my bible for log cabin quilts, in fact, I'm getting ready to start another one.
#20
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 34
There is a book "The Weekend Quilter" and it has directions for easy to assemble several different patterns of beautiful quilts. They may look complicated, but the book teaches you amazing "short-cuts" that make it easy and save time. the finished product is beautiful. And there are also tips about hand quilting . Good Luck! And if you're not having fun, then it Ain't worth doing!
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