What is the advantage of having this ruler over just cutting the strips with a regular ruler? I do make a lot of log cabins but I'm trying not to buy things that aren't really necessary.
Originally Posted by
janeknapp
I've done it both ways using long strips (Eleanor Burn's method) and cutting individual "logs" using Marti Michell's log cabin rulers. I much prefer cutting the individual "logs" as the blocks were not skewed the way they were using the long strips. If a person trimmed accurately with a ruler between each log added when piecing with long strips, then perhaps they would turn out okay. Just my humble opinion... : )