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Old 08-31-2011, 10:33 AM
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I used the Eleanor Burn method on the ones I have done. Since then I have seen the Marti Michell method, and it looks like a good technique too ... and I think I'd check it out before I start another LC.

To me, LCs look best in the narrower strips .... max 2-1/2", but preferably narrower!!!!
(and yes, JIMHO!!!!)
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Old 08-31-2011, 10:35 AM
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I like Judy Martin's log cabin techniques best. I also like the narrower strips, at most 1" wide finished.
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Old 08-31-2011, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
I like Judy Martin's log cabin techniques best. I also like the narrower strips, at most 1" wide finished.
Yessssssssssss ..... narrow!!!!!!!!!!!
(I didn't want to scare everyone with that thought!! :))
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Old 08-31-2011, 10:58 AM
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decaf???? oh no ............. bring it on baby!
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You need decaf........ ;)
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Old 08-31-2011, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
Not to be a naysayer here but I'm working on my first log cabin and have to say I'm not loving it at all! Have lovely fabrics and I'm strip piecing but it's just not grabbing me the way it does many others. I'm glad everyone is enjoying theirs but I don't see another one in my future.
Try doing just one block at a time. My first (and it was just my second ever quilt) was a log cabin. I strip pieced. I got all confused and plus I was working with 1 inch strips. I was scared to try another, but finally worked up my courage and am working on one block at a time assembly. I am enjoyong it.
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Old 08-31-2011, 11:45 AM
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I love to make log cabin blocks, great way to use up scraps.
Sharon W. in Texas
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Old 08-31-2011, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by katiebear1

Try doing just one block at a time. My first (and it was just my second ever quilt) was a log cabin. I strip pieced. I got all confused and plus I was working with 1 inch strips. I was scared to try another, but finally worked up my courage and am working on one block at a time assembly. I am enjoyong it.
This shows how different methods appeal to different people. I generally do about 8-12 blocks at the same time. I use Judy Martin's methods, so all my logs are pre-cut and separated by size and value. I set out the logs for the right length and value (light or dark) and sew the same log on all blocks, then go press all of them, then back to sew the next log on. To me this is much less confusing than working round and round the same block.
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Old 08-31-2011, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
And don't forget BarnBum's lovely floral log cabins .... *drool*
I tried finding information on that but can't, is it a book? Or one of Eleanor Burns? I couldn't find it on her site, very interested to know more,
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Old 08-31-2011, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Maire
Originally Posted by QuiltE
And don't forget BarnBum's lovely floral log cabins .... *drool*
I tried finding information on that but can't, is it a book? Or one of Eleanor Burns? I couldn't find it on her site, very interested to know more,
thanks,
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BarnBum is another poster her eon QB. You can find her via the User List above. Also, I'm sure many of her floral log cabins will be included in the photo Gallery here ... see the bottom of this page to find that.
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Old 08-31-2011, 07:39 PM
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There are so many layouts.
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