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Originally Posted by ghostrider
I love to make log cabin quilts and, for me, paper piecing them is a huge waste of time and paper. I cut and sew straight with no problem, I chain piece quickly and easily, and I square up the blocks after every round (not after every strip as mentioned above). Try making a block or two each way and see which you prefer.
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Originally Posted by G-MaDiane
If you want it to be PERFECT...........then PP.
I have seen some messed up PPed blocks before...I know..I have taught PPing for 10 years! |
I have made at least four or five log cabins and do it by strip cutting, not pp. But do it whichever is best for you.
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Log cabins are just straight stitching and so easy that I would not paper piece. Just watch your seam allowances, cut straight etc. But, maybe you would like PP for miniature logs.
I agree as others suggested; try a block or two each size strip and each method. Then use the method you like best. And, I am thinking you will end up using different methods for the different size strips and blocks. Have fun, use your extra practice pieces for pot holders, check book covers, etc. |
I paper pieced mine because the strips were fairly narrow and I had an easier time of it using that method for a bed sized quilt.
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
I love to make log cabin quilts and, for me, paper piecing them is a huge waste of time and paper. I cut and sew straight with no problem, I chain piece quickly and easily, and I square up the blocks after every round (not after every strip as mentioned above). Try making a block or two each way and see which you prefer.
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
I love to make log cabin quilts and, for me, paper piecing them is a huge waste of time and paper. I cut and sew straight with no problem, I chain piece quickly and easily, and I square up the blocks after every round (not after every strip as mentioned above). Try making a block or two each way and see which you prefer.
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My aunt passed away and left me a ton of log cabin blocks made on muslin foundations. Now, that was perfection! I am of the "cut strips and trim" persuasion.
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Originally Posted by Prism99
I would never PP a log cabin unless it was a miniature. Lots of extra work! I have never had a problem strip-piecing log cabin blocks.
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This was my second actual patterned type quilt I made and it was 110 x 110 and I did not pp..mine turned out beautiful. I only had a 5 squares that did not come out completely squared. I did have to go very slow sewing, as I did not use starch at all.
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