Originally Posted by Prism99
I want to start cutting strips for scrappy log cabin quilts, but am hesitating over the width. With lots of fabrics, I can go as narrow or as wide as I want. I realize that 1.5 inch strips give the most design possibilities, but am a little hesitant over the additional sewing time and extra weight in the quilt (from the seam allowances), and maybe a little more difficulty machine quilting over all those seam allowances. I've made log cabin blocks with wider widths, but not the 1.5 inch cut width.
Any advice?
I have a queen size on my bed with an all over pantograph pattern, and 1 1/2 wide strips. Use it is heavy but not any heavier than another queen I have made with larger blocks. I had no trouble quilting over all the seams.