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Great question and wonderful answers...I'd like to also say thanks for those suggestions.
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Originally Posted by cdmmiracles
(Post 6789280)
use a june tailor shape cut plus ruler.......you'll never go back to cutting strips the regular way again.....lol
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Originally Posted by dunster
(Post 6788791)
I think your main problem is that your cutting table is too low. You shouldn't be leaning over to cut. I use Judy Martin's method, and I use silverware trays (as she suggests) to organize the strips. You actually have more cutting to do when you use strips and trim them after sewing.
This is my thread from the first log cabin quilt I made - shows the silverware tray organization. http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...in-t23612.html I, too, use Judy Martin's method but bought clear and raspberry coloured containers to store the lights and darks ranging from 1.5"x1.5" to 9.5"x1.5" strips plus a very large container to hold the 18 smaller containers when they are not in use. Lay the containers on the bed. Put the strips on the design wall. Design eight blocks at a time. Chain piece. Most fun I've ever had. Oh! Turn on the TV, relax, cut the strips. :) |
I've purchased the Accuquilt Go! and love it for the 1 1/2" strips - I never thought I'd get one, but after getting so many positive responses to my query about 2 weeks ago, I took the plunge!
My post / question with all the responses is shown here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...o-t248875.html |
Enjoyed the seven pages of posts and your answering so many questions. Loved the trays, organization tips, and the log cabin quilt. Beautiful.
Originally Posted by dunster
(Post 6788791)
I think your main problem is that your cutting table is too low. You shouldn't be leaning over to cut. I use Judy Martin's method, and I use silverware trays (as she suggests) to organize the strips. You actually have more cutting to do when you use strips and trim them after sewing.
This is my thread from the first log cabin quilt I made - shows the silverware tray organization. http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...in-t23612.html |
I start at the centersquare (the red one) and cut my way through. I have a pattern and check each piece, cut it, place it where it belongs to make the block and when the block is all cut out, I start at the center and sew my way to the last piece of fabric. I do each one by itself. It does take time, but then I know exactly what it is going to look like before I cut it, know where each piece belongs and it is easy-peasy - at least for me it is. I love doing the Log Cabin. Edie
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Originally Posted by ccthomas
(Post 6790698)
Enjoyed the seven pages of posts and your answering so many questions. Loved the trays, organization tips, and the log cabin quilt. Beautiful.
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Check out this 1 1/2", no slip ruler. It is a lot cheaper that a Accu-quilt. I love my strip rulers by Martelli.http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/m...egory_Code=RUL
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I love the Log Cabin.......but my logs were always "wobbly"..... then I tried the Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim Tool...... I LOVE IT. and it comes it 2 sizes. NOW I can get back to making log cabin quilts.
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My mind left many years ago, but I know what you are saying. Tartan has nailed it once again. I do cutting for one project until I can't stand it anymore and then go on to another project's cutting. This works for me because the change of pace makes me think I just started so I can't be bored. There are advantages to having your mind become lost, it leaves so much more room for quilting ideas.
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
(Post 6788612)
I would draw the pattern on grid paper then mark each position with a number on one side and a letter on the opposite side. Then I would take post-its and mark each corresponding stack with the number or letter. That way you can lay them out in order and sew them in strip-style, one stack at a time.
As for losing my mind - did that a long time ago. lol |
Thanks for this tip. I didn't know I could change this page load setup. Nice to know!
Originally Posted by Onebyone
(Post 6791173)
Seven pages? I have two pages. You can change how many posts show up on a page. It's easier to have more posts on a page for me.
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I agree with you Nanna that is the way I did it. made one king size in a weekend, well pieced any way
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I made mine using Eleanor Burns book. It was a while ago but I think I completed each block at a time then set them in the "courthouse step" pattern. Hubby helped pick out the colours. I hand quilted it for my daughter which took a couple of years more. It turned out beautiful and she love it. I always lose my mind and my back always gets to going too.
I keep my Advil handy and live in my own little world most of the time when I'm working on a quilt :):) |
My mind is already gone so not a problem. When I did a Judy Martin log cabin which I absolutely love by the way...I used a Tupperware sort of silverware drawer, stacked my pieces and labeled the top of each stack. I also did the smallest size top too instead of a bedsize quilt.
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I swore I wouldn't make another log cabin quilt until I made a strip holder. A big square with compartments made to look like the log cabin block. Each compartment would hold the strips for that spot in the block. It would be easy to make with cardboard and a stapler. I need to get that done.
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What a great discussion!
Onebyone--I like your strip holder idea--especially for my mini blocks. OBTW-my avatar is a mini log cabin made with 3/4" widths and donated to AAQI a couple of years ago. |
I need a visual .... :confused: Any links or web sites that would show what you are describing?
Originally Posted by Quiltngolfer
(Post 6788693)
I would never use that method! You are a saint to work that hard. I made a log cabin by cutting my strips WOF, then putting the different bags according to color. I cut all my center squares, then started sewing strips to the squares. I cut them apart, then sewed the next strip. It was sort of assembly line and went real fast. I loved making it. I also used 2.5 inch strips. It made a large quilt. Good luck to you. You will be proud of it when you are finished.
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I go with the El Burns method every time. Simple and straightforward!
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Yes! Use an Accuquilt die! So much easier!
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I cut most of my strips 1 3/4" wide. It seems log cabin blocks can become a bit off and having the wider strip allows me to compensate. I make my log cabin blocks from lots of left over strips from other projects.
Sharon W. in Texas |
Eleanor Burns's book "log cabin in a day" was her first book and my first "real" quilt. I still use her method. It's quick and easy, although the acuquilt sounds good to me, now.
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