log cabin question how to
10-11-2010, 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Mailmanldy
I have Marti Michelles Log Cabin ruler... haven't made one yet, but it gives you lines for how wide to cut the fabric and then the lengths to cut the strips so they all go together correctly... I'm going to have to dig that out and try one one of these days. I have her kaleidoscope rulers also, and need to use them as well... I love gadgets... just don't have the time to use them all.
They always say " The one that dies with the most wins". I can't tell you all the gadgets that I have purchased and never used.
10-11-2010, 05:42 AM
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LOL Beth.. that is so true. I see something demonstrated, and say to myself, that would make "it" so much easier.. I just have to have that. Even though I have NEVER made that "type" of quilt, and don't plan on ever doing it. BUT IF I have that gadget, I will be more apt to make that type, because I have a tool that will make it so easy to do. LOL
My mother and sister live in Westminster. I'm down in Colorado Springs.
My mother and sister live in Westminster. I'm down in Colorado Springs.
10-11-2010, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Mailmanldy
LOL Beth.. that is so true. I see something demonstrated, and say to myself, that would make "it" so much easier.. I just have to have that. Even though I have NEVER made that "type" of quilt, and don't plan on ever doing it. BUT IF I have that gadget, I will be more apt to make that type, because I have a tool that will make it so easy to do. LOL
My mother and sister live in Westminster. I'm down in Colorado Springs.
My mother and sister live in Westminster. I'm down in Colorado Springs.
10-11-2010, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Your Instructor probably told you that because some people stretch the logs and then they will curl. I cut as I go also, just be sure not to stretch your fabric.
10-11-2010, 08:06 AM
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I finished a large log cabin quilt early this year. I do NOT pre-cut my strips, as I allow for the fact that my 1/4" is not always perfect, and I have given myself permission to not always be perfect. That gives me room to work stress-free. Furthermore, I cut my last strip a full 1/2" wider than the other rounds, so when it's time to square up my blocks, no worries! And the finished quilt looks great IMHO. Pics are here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
10-11-2010, 08:41 AM
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Thank you all for your input. In precutting strips I was going crazy getting right colors in the right sizes. Now I can breeze thru this rather then being frustrated. I can work in my cutting mistakes on the shorter logs, plus the time to sort & stack every log. I like to do a project the fastes way possible with the best results.
Great helpers on this board. Many opinions & experiences make my decision easy.
Great helpers on this board. Many opinions & experiences make my decision easy.
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