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07-07-2014, 01:26 PM

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HouseDragon

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Originally Posted by dunster

I think your main problem is that your cutting table is too low. You shouldn't be leaning over to cut. I use Judy Martin's method, and I use silverware trays (as she suggests) to organize the strips. You actually have more cutting to do when you use strips and trim them after sewing.

This is my thread from the first log cabin quilt I made - shows the silverware tray organization.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...in-t23612.html

Fantastic!

I, too, use Judy Martin's method but bought clear and raspberry coloured containers to store the lights and darks ranging from 1.5"x1.5" to 9.5"x1.5" strips plus a very large container to hold the 18 smaller containers when they are not in use.

Lay the containers on the bed. Put the strips on the design wall. Design eight blocks at a time. Chain piece.

Most fun I've ever had.

Oh! Turn on the TV, relax, cut the strips.

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