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I'm brand new-just joined....
Hello
I just joined this group- I am Lorraine. I live in Florida and enjoy many crafts, especially crochet.
I have always wanted to learn quilting and a few years ago made my first one. It didn't turn out as nice as I expected it to as it was a 5 year project....working on it just every now and then.
I recently met a neighbor who does wonderful quilts and so I have now gained some confidence that i can do better this time.
I will LOVE to make a queen size log cabin quilt with 12" squares. I have no idea how to figure out yardages. I would like 1 color used for each center square, then 5 lights, 5 darks. I know what I want but have no idea how to go about figuring it out. I am not concerned about a back fabric just yet and wouldn't be using sashings. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I just joined this group- I am Lorraine. I live in Florida and enjoy many crafts, especially crochet.
I have always wanted to learn quilting and a few years ago made my first one. It didn't turn out as nice as I expected it to as it was a 5 year project....working on it just every now and then.
I recently met a neighbor who does wonderful quilts and so I have now gained some confidence that i can do better this time.
I will LOVE to make a queen size log cabin quilt with 12" squares. I have no idea how to figure out yardages. I would like 1 color used for each center square, then 5 lights, 5 darks. I know what I want but have no idea how to go about figuring it out. I am not concerned about a back fabric just yet and wouldn't be using sashings. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Orchard Park, NY (near Buffalo, which is near Niagara Falls)
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Welcome, CraftyLady56!
One of my first quilts was a log cabin. They are pretty easy, and fun to do.
Here's a link that might help:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...in-t16544.html
One of my first quilts was a log cabin. They are pretty easy, and fun to do.
Here's a link that might help:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...in-t16544.html
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Orchard Park, NY (near Buffalo, which is near Niagara Falls)
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I take that to be the after-sewing size. It computes: the center (finished) measures 2", plus there are four 1.25" (finished) strips on each side. 2" + 8x1.25" = 12".
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