Originally Posted by isnthatodd
I really like the second one for using up scraps. No real preplanning. I have so many scraps of different sizes and shapes. Did you do these on a foundation?
I do too! I love this method!! It goes fast! No, I use absolutely no foundation as there's no need to. The process is: add a scrap, square it up and repeat. That's it! I already have sorted out into 3 different bags: small, skinny and short strings in bag 1. In bag 2, marked medium strings, are all medium length and width strips. In bag 3, are long, wide and big strips (nothing over 2" in any of the strips). All 2.5" pieces go into piles of 2.5" lengths for crumbs, to be cut in squares, etc. I've made 4 string lap quilts and got tired of that so like the log cabin style piecing better. Plus, it gives it a better look I think. If you have all diff. sizes, just add the piece to your ctr. block of 2.5" or whatever you start with and then square it up to whatever size you want. I just started adding approximately 1" pieces but then started adding 2" pieces. Pay no attn. to color or size. Do one block log cabin style and the other block courthouse steps style. It will work great! Can't wait to see what you make using this method!! Be sure and post pics for us to see! I like these "no brainers."
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