Thread: log cabin

I too prefer to cut all my strips before and go from there, like do not like the sew and trim method, it takes too long IMHO......

I usually do trim as you go. I did pot holders for friends one time that I paper pieced and I really liked the way they turned out. I just drew one for a pattern, then copied them on my printer. Very easy. I sometimes go the wrong direction when adding the next strip. With pp, the order is numbered. No mixups.

I use Judy Martin's method of cutting the strips to the correct size before you start sewing. The strips go into individual containers.

I design eight cabins at a time on the Design Wall. Then take a photo of the eight cabin-blocks before starting to sew the first two strips together.

The camera catches booboos.

Then I chain piece. If you manage to get the chained pieces mixed up, check the camera!

I love her method and her books have clear and detailed instructions.

I cut my strips to size and have them all lined up before starting, that way I can chain stitch each log on all blocks then get up to press before next log is added to each block

I do the trim as you go. Nothing worst then a strip that you have sewn is just a wee bit short.

I love the creative grids trim ruler for log cabin