I admit it...I lost it; I was alone, so no problem. I had such success on my first quilt and now #2 is a log cabin pattern. I HATE IT! Making 56 blocks with 8 different fabrics and most of them were off. It just isn't any fun and to get aggravated; I'm a comedian not a screamer/curser!

Tell me that the log cabin was too advanced or some other comforting words. I sew too fast, and perhaps this is the problem. At this rate, I'm ready to retire the quilting until it's time when I retire, cause it takes so much time and my patience is waning. It's supposed to be fun, right?

Just take a break and when you go back things will get better,

Oh I am sorry for you, Log Cabin is suppose to be easy. Maybe you went to fast. Slow and easy does it. Hugs

My mouth is really bad even when I'm not quilting always has been always will be can't talk me out of it. LOL However any time something doesn't work out right my sewing machine, iron, fabric, cutter, mat sure gets a mouth full. lol

I just finished a log cabin and mine didn't turn out 100% perfect either. I squared all my blocks up and didn't do to bad in the end there is no OBVIOUS screwups. I mean if someone were to get a ruler out and check they may find that some of my outside logs are 1/8 inch smaller than my inside logs. But really? If someone has that kind of time on their hands I'm feelin sorry for 'em!

Take a deep breath.

Log Cabin is one of the easiest blocks to adjust.

What's the problem with your blocks - they were all supposed to be 12.5" and they turned out to be anywhere from 11.5" to 12", or were they all were larger?

So you find the smallest size and then trim ALL the blocks down to THAT size. Just make sure the middle square is centered - you can even just eyeball it.

NO ONE is going to notice the difference when you put them together. That's the beauty of the design, regardless of the layout.

It's still going to look exactly like you originally thought, except the quilt top might be a couple of inches smaller. Big deal. So you put on a wider border.
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You could also add another round on each block, a bit oversized, and then trim the blocks down.

Happens all the time.

And foul words have never, ever, ever crossed my lips.:mrgreen: :mrgreen: Ever.

Can you post some pictures?

Sounds like you do need a small break.....then come back to it later.

i curse, i yell, and then when the quilt is done i'm ready to throw it in the firepit and set it on fire.

Log Cabin is one of the easiest techniques, however there have been quite a few people who have posted that they had oodles of troubles making it. So...don't feel bad, just go for it when you are more relaxed. Hugs to you! Good Luck!

I've done a few log cabins, and on one of them I wanted to scream and shred the fabric. No matter what I did it didn't want to line up, didn't measure right, didn't anything. So I took the smallest one, and cut the others to match. Put it together and no one knew the difference. :D

start something else and do both projects. That way you can stop work the one that is getting you upset. Right now I have embroidered blocks, applique, and a tablecloth going. It seems I'm always putting the tablecloth aside because something doesn't match. Good luck