I have sprayed all the fabric with starch, and folded it back up waiting to be ironed. I had hoped to start cutting the fabric this evening so I could start working on uneven log cabin blocks for my husbands quilt. But suddenly I am scared to start. lol I know kinda silly but I want it to turn out nice, and I have only ever done wonky log cabins. I really do NOT want this one to be wonky.
I have the pattern drawn up, I am wondering if I should take it up to the copy shop tomorrow and get several copies of it so I can just foundation piece the blocks onto the paper. Would doing this secure a better outcome? or should I just go at it cut the fabric and start sewing strips together?

Why starch and put it away? I don't understand.

You starch it and then let it soak in for better pressing .

As for what to do... I feel your pain. I have put off many things , because I was afraid of messing it up :oops: Can you just cut enough fabric for one block and see how that comes out, if you are not happy go get the copies :thumbup:

I would just start. The starch will stabilize the fabric enough; you really don't need foundation piecing to get nice log cabin blocks. Plus, if the block is a little uneven, you can always "block" it to size later.

Why not make a practice block to start? That will show you if you have enough accuracy to skip the foundation piecing.

Which way will make you feel more comfortable? If you'll feel more comfortable with PP'ing then do it that way. :-D

Good Luck!! :thumbup:

I understand the soaking, does it still help after it has dried out?

Sure! The starch is still in the fabric. I let the fabric dry with the starch in it before ironing with steam; that way I am sure my very hot iron will not scorch the starch (and make a mess of the bottom of my iron).

I see, I never knew...thanks.
I don't use steam, probably why it seems odd to me.

I think the steam re-activates the starch. Not sure, because I've never ironed starched fabric with a dry iron.

Just go for it!