Log Cabins
03-09-2017, 12:53 PM
#11
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I did one log cabin quilt. While it came out fine, I'm just not a fan of them in general. I'm also not one who buys lots of specialty rulers. Only have one that I can think of at the moment.
As others have mentioned, cutting and sewing accurately are really important with this block. I, too, would recommend lots of starch. And the wider you cut your 'logs' the less distortion you tend to get - at least in my opinion.
As others have mentioned, cutting and sewing accurately are really important with this block. I, too, would recommend lots of starch. And the wider you cut your 'logs' the less distortion you tend to get - at least in my opinion.
03-09-2017, 12:53 PM
#12
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If you cut your strips WOF (from selvedge to selvedge) there's a bit of stretch. This can cause the blocks to get out of square if you use the 'sew then cut the excess' method. Starching the fabric or cutting the strips along the length of fabric (LOF) can minimize this, but the best way to stay on track is cut the strips to size first. Carefully press and square as you go
03-09-2017, 04:28 PM
#14
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Log cabin is my "go to" pattern - I never get bored of making them. I tend to paper piece my blocks - no wonky edges. I use regular "square" rulers to square up the blocks when finished. Never had any problems using regular rulers.
I am not a fan of "specialty" rulers. I think that most techniques that use these special rulers, can be done using standard quilting rulers. Just my opinion...
I am not a fan of "specialty" rulers. I think that most techniques that use these special rulers, can be done using standard quilting rulers. Just my opinion...
03-09-2017, 05:16 PM
#15
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I bought this log cabin trim tool after watching youtube tutorials about it. I just love the idea of NOT having to cut every daggone strip to size ahead of time. Grab a strip or a scrap that's just about the right length but too wide, and then simply sew and trim it off. Have I actually used it yet? No, but then again, I haven't started the quilt I have planned. I like it because it will do 2 different size blocks with one ruler. I think it's the 10 and 12"?
03-10-2017, 03:20 AM
#18
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I have a Creative Grids log cabin ruler but I haven't used it yet...I did see it demoed and it sure takes the worry out of making sure your strips are exact and that you haven't distorted your block while pressing. A log cabin quilt is on my list of goals for this year.
03-10-2017, 04:52 AM
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I am not a fan of "specialty" rulers. I think that most techniques that use these special rulers, can be done using standard quilting rulers. Just my opinion...
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