I cut out after making sure that I have my machine set up for a perfect scant 1/4 inch seam. But then I also chain sew all the blocks at once! Ann

I'm kind of embarrassed to say this but I've been quilting since 1970 and have never made a traditional log cabin quilt. Let me emphasize the "traditional" part. However, this November I am going on another four day retreat and a friend of mine and I have promised each other we are going to make log cabin quilts. We are using Judy Martin's book that has the Snake River quilt in. My goal is to have my fabrics cut before retreat so I can just sit and sew with an occasional trip to the ironing board. Got to get a modicum of exercise in.

I am making a Courthouse Steps log cabin. Bought the book, took a 3 hr class, cut out my strips exact. Got to class and teacher said we cut just cut out the fabric strips and it was ok. So I sewed the exact strips and loved them in class. Came home and cut the strips and used them, did not love them. I know I spent way more time cutting the exact strips, but they do look way better. Have no clue why. I have to vote to cut the strips the exact size.

You guys are awesome, thanks so much for your input :)

I prefer the right size because the feed dogs take more and if you're not careful they become little bigger.

it's the only way that mine will all be the same at the end :oops:

I like to precut the pieces the right length. It's easier for me to keep the block squared. But which ever works best for YOU is the right way.

I do PP'in every chance I get. I don’t like to finger press. Instead, I also press each seam using a flat iron.

I love the strip piecing method. Love Eleanor's way love all her patterns.

I am strip piecing my first log cabin now. I am wondering how chain stiching works with log cabins. Do you do work several blocks at a time??