Originally Posted by
Doggramma
Mine was (don't laugh!) a log cabin quilt made with solid fabrics, with finished 1 1/2 inch strips. I think what happened was I didn't cut the strips on the straight grain of fabric. So as I added strips the blocks were "bowed". So I kept trimming the block edges to even them off. Anyway, it was a big fat mess after I sewed them together. I ended up giving it to charity.
I am not laughing! I hate log cabin blocks for just the experience you have had. So...I don't make them. I don't have to!
My challenge to myself was to tackle fusible applique in 2014. I find that I am enjoying it! Hand applique? Nope! I don't care for hand work.
Sandy