Originally Posted by Gramie bj (Post 5630850)

I use the Elenor Burns, Quilt in a day, book. This is a strip method and works great. I always pre wash and starch before cutting. I can't make a top in a day, but I can get a queen top done in 3 days using this method. Best part?
she gives you the yardage amount for each size and all the borders if you want.

Originally Posted by Prism99 (Post 5630364)

I think it really depends a lot on the individual person. I love making log cabin blocks and have never had a problem with them being crooked. I do not prewash my fabric before cutting it into strips (using the June Tailor Shape Cut mat). I do not use a foundation. I do chain-type production sewing using strips; I never pre-cut my log cabin blocks. The blocks always come out really nice and I have no problems sewing them together. If someone is getting a crooked block, then the easiest solution is to make the last strips a little wider, then cut the block down to correct size. (I have never had to do this.)

I tried the Judy Martin log cabin book and started a quilt using her methods. It just about drove me crazy. There is a ***lot*** of work involved in cutting all those logs! Went back to my strip piecing method and am much happier. :)