Peckish

I paper-pieced mine. They turned out perfect. I love the accuracy I get with paper-piecing.

twinkie

Don't know why as I am not that good at doing quilts but I didn't have that problem when I did mine. I did buy some
log cabin blocks done in purple because they looked beautiful and purple was my favorite color. These blocks are way out of whack and I still haven't decided how to fix them. Many times, what looks like a real bargain is NOT. Still have them and I am very interested in the suggestions on how to fix them.

sandy l

Same here

Ellageo

THank You everyone for your advice! I will do a bit of each & see what happens. Rip, trim & fudge!! Hope to post a completed pic SOON!!

Sheri.a

i had the same beginners luck 30 years ago with my first quilt done the same way.

cjtinkle

Your best friend -- Creative Grids Log Cabin Rulers:
http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Grids...creative+grids

Buckeye Rose

I would guess that when you don't precut to specific lengths and make them fit, you will get the same results as when you don't measure and precut for borders. The feed dogs on the sewing machine can pull the bottom fabric thru at a different rate than the top, resulting in wonky blocks. I know not everyone has this problem, but it might be part of it. I know I made much better log cabin blocks when I precut to exact length. The next log cabin blocks I make will be the paper piecing method.

illinois

Note on Buckeye Rose's comment that the bottom feed dogs can pull the bottom fabric through at a different rate. This may help you ease in fullness to make the top and bottom the same size.

purplefiend

I do the same thing when I make log cabin blocks.

IBQUILTIN

I love the log cabin block, and finally realized it was easier and more accurate for me to paper piece them. Now I never have to worry, they come out straight