fran624

Where do I find the pattern for printing out the paper piecing block for the Log cabin? Love that pattern but am scared to try it. Thanks
Fran

buslady

did a log cabin hidden star pattern for first log cabin. i discovered i am NOT organized enough for that type of quilt. BUT, I WILL try again some time!!

mrs. fitz

My 12-member guild did a log cabin block challenge, red center with black and white fabrics. I won the blocks. No two were the same size. There were no newcomers in the group so you'd think we'd all come out right. I couldn't put them together in any traditional way so I appliqued them randomly to a cheery red fabric and it looks really good. You don't notice the difference in size. We recently did a garden maze block, much more complicated, and I can't wait to see the results. That block has a lot of matching points so the winner has her work cut out for her (bad pun, I know).

Doris Sumnicht

I am sure tht you can find a free internet webside printout pattern for LC for foundation piecing. I used almost a read of old tissue copy paper (remember when we made carbon copies to get more than one copy of a document, on electric typewriters) and traced that then numbered the sequence for each. Gradually make more copies ahead of yourself, if you do not have access to a copy machine--although I believe that extra cost to do this is well worth it.

Annaquilts

I learned to quilt at Quilt in a Day. Their log cabin is so easy and very forgiving. If you want to give it a try again I would highly recommend getting thier Log Cabin book. You use 44" wide strips instead of little pieces and the book explains everything.

I saw neebies at Quilt In A Day make this quilt and some of their blocks were so off that I dreaded being there when it was time to put the top together. When that time came though I was amazed to see these odd shaped blocks all come together into a wonderful quilt. It must be one of the most forgiving patterns and methods.

Jere

I don't think log cabin is an "easy" quilt pattern. To keep all those logs straight as a beginner is almost impossible. I waited years before I tried to make one and was pleased with the results because I could finally sew a straight line and 1/4 inch seam correctly (at least for me).

FQ Stash Queen

:hunf: Most of the ones that say easy, especially the "make it in two days over the weekend" obviously have a lot more experience, time and patience than I do. Not only are they 48 hour weekend job, but the pieces rarely come out the way I expect and I don't think they count how long it takes to cut it all out. LOL

fran624

Hi Grandma Pat if you go to ABOUT.COM you will find a printout of the log cabin it also explains all about paper piecing and seems to have other patterns also--I never did it but am going to give it a try. all I did was in search put paper piecing came up with sits and picked on. Have fun as I am hoping to do.
Fran

fran624

TRUDEY your log cabin wreath is georgeous what a beautiful wall hanging at christmas. do you remember what issue of Macalls mag. had the pattern? That is worth giveing the log cabin a try.
Fran

Grandmama Pat

OK, thanks. I'm going to give it a try and see what I come up with.

Pat