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Originally Posted by kimbee
here is my first log cabin if you would like a copy of it let me know, it is just strips and it can be done in a day.
Your log cabin is gorgeous! I would love your pattern. Completing it in one day might be a bit too much, but I'm willing to give it a shot. Thanks. |
Originally Posted by mimisharon
Oh, my! It's wonderful to see. But disappointing when you don't add the 1/4 inch to each section, too. I'm thinking you could change the print size for your printer and that may help or not. If it was a pp pattern it's going to make a huge difference in size.
Did you cut all the strips already? You can salvage it, make it to the size by making more blocks like you began with. It's going to make a beautiful quilt. Hugs with understanding, Sharon This is my work out the kinks week. |
Don't be too hard on yourself. We all make a mistake once in awhile. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by anglgrl
I like it too, But when I make something for the first time and its small like that I use it for a pot holder. Then Im still using it and continue on, It makes me feel better when I can see my progress as time goes on.
:lol: I was just telling my husband that it felt like a potholder. Another brilliant idea! |
Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter
I want to learn to quilt soooooo bad I can't stand it.
Have fun with it and don't get discouraged. Can you make the small ones into a mini or a wall hanging? |
Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter
Hi Quilt Mom,
I think you're right. I added 1/4" seam allowance for the width, but not for the length. :shock: I'm going to try it again tonight. I want to learn to quilt soooooo bad I can't stand it. Even though my first two blocks are small, they're still rather cute! Thanks for the help...I have you on standby. I like the idea of making a few more small pieces...and making a matching wall hanging :D:D:D |
This is what is known as a happy little accident. Good learning experience and all is not lost. There were a lot of good suggestions here. I'm sure one of them will make you a happy, though maybe smaller quilt!
If this is your first venture in quilting, I am jealous. You will probally become a top notch quilter in no time....Keep up the good work. Ditter |
Thanks everyone for sharing your knowledge with me. I'm getting a late start tonight, but I'm off to try a few of the suggestions received today. :thumbup:
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I am in agreement with those who said for your first try you did a great job! Whatever this turns out to be, you should definitely keep it around to compare to in the future. I'm willing to bet that you'll see improvement with even your next endeavor!
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First off, you picked the right block to "mess up" on. That block can be added to infinitely until you get the size you want.
Second. Get a copy of Elenor Burns "Quilt in a Day" for Log Cabin. You will learn so much bout how to avoid simple mistakes like seam allowances. You will learn how to look at a pattern and piece it the most efficient way. You will see the many, many ways to put Log Cabin Quilts together. My favorite is "Barn Raising". Lastly, don't worry too much about how little you know about sewing. I never sewed a single stitch until I started my first quilt (a Queen sized Yellow Brick Road). And I have the added disadvantage of being male *L*. My first Log Cabin Quilt: tim in san jose Sevens [ATTACH=CONFIG]64014[/ATTACH] |
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