What is important to know, for Log Cabin
#12
I made enough blocks for two full size log cabins at once. You couldn't sew a straight quarter inch seam on that machine to save your life. I didn't precut the strips and used a sort of chain method. They came out on the crooked side so I slapped that big ol' 12 1/2 inch ruler and trimmed them all up nice and square. Unless I point it out to you, you can't tell the blocks were crooked at all.
#13
I use the Elenor Burns, Quilt in a day, book. This is a strip method and works great. I always pre wash and starch before cutting. I can't make a top in a day, but I can get a queen top done in 3 days using this method. Best part?
she gives you the yardage amount for each size and all the borders if you want.
she gives you the yardage amount for each size and all the borders if you want.
#14
thought of something!
be gentle with your pressing. if your seam is straight, finger press + dry iron on medium should be plenty. steam and movement could really mess you up.
i think i need to make another one. we should race
aileen
be gentle with your pressing. if your seam is straight, finger press + dry iron on medium should be plenty. steam and movement could really mess you up.
i think i need to make another one. we should race
aileen
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I think the key (if you don't want to purchase anything extra like the book or ruler, etc.) is to just insure your 1/4" seam is accurate. I do all of my cutting in advance, because I usually do scrappy. If Judy Martin's book is intimidating, try Eleanor Burns' book.
#16
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I treated myself to this ruler and Love, Love, Love it!! It's so simple to use and my latest log cabin was something to be proud of. I think I paid about $15 for it (incl. shipping). So worth it.
#18
I also have strip pieced many log cabin quilts and found accurate cutting and piecing quarter inch seams really help but the biggest of all is the pressing be very careful and lightly press don't iron or they will get out of shape
#19
I have read & heard it said Log Cabin is an easy quilt to make. But I have also heard that some people have problems with it being crooked . I am wanting to make a Log Cabin...but I really want it to be stright and neat. What I am looking for is important tips that will help it come out really nice. Whats your best do's or dont's...I just thought it would be eaiser to ask then to search...all you ladies are so great in what you do..all info will be greatly appriciated.
I say all that to say that one finished block has to be the same size as every other finished block for a Log Cabin to look nice. I finally made mine match all the seams and finished it and even hand quilted it, but it was a nightmare to make all the corrections.
#20
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Thank you susansomethings for asking that question. I've wanted to try a log pattern but have also heard it is so difficult to keep it straight. The suggestions from all have been very helpful. I like helpful tools and the ruler looks intriguing but also confusing...is it difficult/confusing to use?
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