Don't feel bad it took me almost 3 years to complete my first log cabin. I had to walk away from it so many times. I finally learned that pressing and not ironing was my problem. First press the seam as sewn then open the fabric and press again. This is an up and down not sliding the iron. Makes all the difference in the world. Then if you forget and start ironing just take a deep breath and tell everyone that it was intended as an I Spy quilt. Such as I Spy a problem can you? But only say this to yourself and not out loud because noone is going to notice unless you point it out.
Originally Posted by apronlady
I admit it...I lost it; I was alone, so no problem. I had such success on my first quilt and now #2 is a log cabin pattern. I HATE IT! Making 56 blocks with 8 different fabrics and most of them were off. It just isn't any fun and to get aggravated; I'm a comedian not a screamer/curser!
Tell me that the log cabin was too advanced or some other comforting words. I sew too fast, and perhaps this is the problem. At this rate, I'm ready to retire the quilting until it's time when I retire, cause it takes so much time and my patience is waning. It's supposed to be fun, right?