Log Cabin Question
09-05-2011, 06:07 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
Originally Posted by hobbykat1955
I do Log Cabin PP'ing..so much easier
09-05-2011, 06:08 AM
#32
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For me, I love the accuracy of having pieces the right size to begin with. I started making log cabin quilts with Marti Mitchell's book, "Log Cabin ABC's" and am totally pleased with her way! I think her advice of cutting strips on the length of the fabric is spot on.
An added bonus is I get to admire all those pretty little piles of pre-cut strips just waiting for me!!
An added bonus is I get to admire all those pretty little piles of pre-cut strips just waiting for me!!
09-05-2011, 07:11 AM
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I just finished a king size using the strip method. It looks great but I think I would precut to length next time. I had to square all the blocks a few times because it doesn't seem quite as accurate.
09-05-2011, 07:12 AM
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If I am making blocks with only a few times around, I use Eleanor's way but...if there are a lot of logs around, cut the pieces to size and chain piece and press between each log. I find that it keeps the blocks more square.
09-05-2011, 09:06 AM
#38
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I cut my log cabin strips using the accuquilt go 1 1/2 " strip die. I did not need to trim. The blocks came out precise. Check out this YouTube tute.
it was very fast and accurate.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjdVEEw8BWU
8 min - Mar 4, 2010 - Uploaded by mgbusb
Shows how to cut 25 strips at a time using the Accuquilt Go Cutter Cutting guide can be found at http://b-quilts.com/blog.
it was very fast and accurate.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjdVEEw8BWU
8 min - Mar 4, 2010 - Uploaded by mgbusb
Shows how to cut 25 strips at a time using the Accuquilt Go Cutter Cutting guide can be found at http://b-quilts.com/blog.
09-05-2011, 09:27 AM
#39
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Each log has a size: width x length. We all cut the same width.
Some quilters then cut the predetermined length and sew the logs on in order.
Other quilters sew to lengths of fabric and then cut. This is chain sewing.
Some quilters then cut the predetermined length and sew the logs on in order.
Other quilters sew to lengths of fabric and then cut. This is chain sewing.
Center with 1st & 2nd log
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3rd log added
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