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Needing information on the Eleanor Burns Log Cabin quilt from anyone who has made it. I had some E B instructions long ago, but I think she has revised them in recent years (not sure). I have heard her version is a good one, and would like to hear from someone who has made it. For that matter, I would like to hear from anyone who has made ANY Log Cabin quilt, and what you have to say about your method. Do you cut your strips to size, or cut long strips and sew and cut? Thanks so much.
I have taught a beginners class using her method of a long cabin quilt. I have seen two editions, and she has changed the book, somewhat. You cut 2 1/2 inch strips and sew the block to the strip each time and cut. You do not press until you are finished. I recommend buying her book, as she has some good techiques that will help you get the block to lay right, and lots of pictures for ideas of block placement. Amazon is a cheaper way to go.
I agree with Suzie Quilts. I have taught the class and made quilts by EB's method. It goes very fast and is easy to square up. Just cut strips and start sewing!!
Kathy in TX
Originally Posted by SuzieQuilts
I agree with Suzie, I have made at least 4 LC's using Eleanor Burns Log Cabin Quilt in a Day book. I love her method. I can't say anything about other authors and their methods, as I haven't tried theirs. But I highly recommend her book, if you don't have it I suggest that you get it, just my opinion. I love her method and think it is really quick and easy to do.
I prefer Judy Martin's method, which includes cutting the strips to size. I never have to trim or square a block with her method. I also highly recommend the book, because there are lots of beautiful patterns and techniques in it.
I too like to cut strips to size, too much extra work to sew and then have to trim too!
Love 4 stchen
I've made two log cabin quilts in my life. My only regret is that the first one I wanted totally scrappy, and I drove myself nuts cutting lots of different strips in all the necessary sizes and then trying not to duplicate any fabrics in the block. The second time around, I used the same fabric for all the logs in the light color, which made the whole thing much, much easier.
The first time, I cut all the logs in advance. I don't always have perfect seams, so some of my blocks weren't perfect, but oddly enough all the blocks fit together fine. The second time, since I was using the one light fabric, I sewed blocks to strips of the light fabric and just cut up the darks. It went much faster, and I was able to trim as I went and things stayed a little straighter.
I think either way is fine, it depends on how you feel about detailed work. I like quick finishes!
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I have the EB book I have made two and will do another this year. I like the assembly line sewing for log cabins personally because I think they are boring to do one block at a time. Just me! PM me if you need help...
*Rachel*
I agree. I've only made one LC but I used EB's method & really enjoyed it. I do press more often than she does but that's just because I'm kinda anal about my pressing (my mom always taught me "Sew a seam, presss a seam").
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I agree. I like just doing some of that mindless kind of sewing sometimes, don't you?
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