Log Cabin Quilts
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Log Cabin Quilts
What is your favorite method for constructing the log cabin blocks? Do you prefer cutting the strips to size for each section of the block or to sew each pieced section to a long strip and trimming after? I know this is suppose to be a very easy block to sew, but first, I have trouble deciding on fabrics (lights and darks) and have a hard time getting started without a diagram.
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I've only done scrappy, wonky style, log cabins ala Mary Johnson's instruction site, but I am collecting florals and lights to do a barnbum (one of our members) special, so I will have to get serious (maybe). I have Judy Martin's book on log cabins to guide me. It has excellent ratings if you are looking for expert, published advice.
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I make log cabins the Judy Martin way. Starch, cut with the grain, cut each log to length, and chain piece. If I'm using scraps I can't always starch and cut with the grain, but I still cut each log to length.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Illinois
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I am with Dunster on this ... Starch ..cut lenghtwise grain, cut to lenght ... I tried the strip method it didn't seem to make that much difference to me time wise , but it was easier to get wonky going with strips and cross grain. I like Eleanor Burns but on this issue we differ.
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