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Old 11-03-2012, 05:35 AM
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krisgray
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Default So true! The steam + "ironing" will bow your logs.

Originally Posted by stillclock
thought of something!

be gentle with your pressing. if your seam is straight, finger press + dry iron on medium should be plenty. steam and movement could really mess you up.

i think i need to make another one. we should race

aileen
And there seems to be two camps on log cabins: those that want precision (Judy Martin, Marti Michell) and those that use the quick strip piecing method (Eleanor Burns, Mary Ellen Hopkins). For small blocks I like the precision for 12" blocks I like the strip piecing.

Another way to keep the logs straight is to cut your strips length of fabric rather than width of fabric b/c there is less stretch. Just square up after each round of logs and you will be okay.
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