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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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