Ever Try An "Easy Quilt Pattern",That Was Anything But?
08-23-2010, 05:57 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by mic-pa
I feel your pain, I hated the log cabin I made many years ago. The blocks did not come out sq. or even and I will never attempt another one even though I have made many quilts since then that turned out wll.
08-23-2010, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by erstan947
When I first started quilting I had the same experience. Determined to make it look right, I made my own paper template and paper pieced it. Success. Straight, Squared and beautiful.
Paper piecing is the best way to go with a log cabin.
And I just do not understand why the quilting books and magazines all say "a log cabin is the easiest pattern for the beginner to use." That's a bunch of baloney! I can think of a lot more blocks that are much easier for a beginning beginner to start out with.
8-)
08-23-2010, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by justme2
Had always admired log cabin quilts.So after getting my feet wet by piecing a couple tops,it was time to make my fav.
A mag article saying log cabin quilts were soooo easy & great for beginners was all it took.
Knowing nothing about fabric grain,squaring blocks or using a quarter inch seam...a straight seam, you can imagine the results.
It was a few yrs & a few quilts later before I stopped admiring long enough to admit what a wonky quilt it was.
That was 20 yrs ago & I've never had the nerve to make another LC:-)
A mag article saying log cabin quilts were soooo easy & great for beginners was all it took.
Knowing nothing about fabric grain,squaring blocks or using a quarter inch seam...a straight seam, you can imagine the results.
It was a few yrs & a few quilts later before I stopped admiring long enough to admit what a wonky quilt it was.
That was 20 yrs ago & I've never had the nerve to make another LC:-)
Call me odd ...but I thought the log cabin was easy
:shock:
The 2nd quilt I ever made was a LC....I think it turned out nice and it went together easy....
08-23-2010, 07:05 AM
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ROTFLOL! I'm still with hubby after 37yrs but I completely understand about the PP/aggravation.
I am not a fan of paper piecing - Love the look, but if I wanted that kind of aggravation, I would have stayed with my ex![/quote]
I am not a fan of paper piecing - Love the look, but if I wanted that kind of aggravation, I would have stayed with my ex![/quote]
08-23-2010, 07:32 AM
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I posted about a log cabin I was doing for a graduation gift. I thought I was going crazy.... It ended up looking OK but still had major mistakes that only I could tell. I may try another one in 10 years or so. :roll:
08-23-2010, 07:38 AM
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WOW...I'm amazed at all the negative comments. I think the Log Cabin is one of the greatest. I made a king size. And this was my second quilt. A kit I got. Pic. below.
Question....do you chain stitch your blocks.
Place center square on table....and second strip. If it's a kit, it will be cut. If it's not a kit. keep your second piece in a strip (don't cut into square). Sew first set of square on top of strip and continue down the strip placing the small square face down on strip close to the first. Then trim. This is your second square and do the same with third strip. Hope this makes sense.
When the last set is sewn,,,, all your blocks are complete at the same time and ready to join into quilt.
Question....do you chain stitch your blocks.
Place center square on table....and second strip. If it's a kit, it will be cut. If it's not a kit. keep your second piece in a strip (don't cut into square). Sew first set of square on top of strip and continue down the strip placing the small square face down on strip close to the first. Then trim. This is your second square and do the same with third strip. Hope this makes sense.
When the last set is sewn,,,, all your blocks are complete at the same time and ready to join into quilt.
08-23-2010, 07:42 AM
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The date say 2009 but that's because I requested a photo from girlfriend who has the quilt. My color scheme changed from these colors and gave the quilt to her and her husband. And they are still using it on their bed.
I made this quilt 20 yers ago.
I made this quilt 20 yers ago.
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