Muslin backing for log cabin blocks?
#31
I did a l.c.quilt with a foundation, and it turned out fine. A friend who taught home ec at the college had me come to her house and see how to do it without a foundation.
She had the strips ready and showed me how to make a log cabin block by just stitching around the center, then around the strips to the size block you want. It turned out fine! Now, I have made another l.cabin quilt and a wall hanging with that technique.
I figured she knew what she was talking about having taught home ec. in college for 20 years. Saves buying muslin or whatever for the foundation.
Good luck!
Mariah.
She had the strips ready and showed me how to make a log cabin block by just stitching around the center, then around the strips to the size block you want. It turned out fine! Now, I have made another l.cabin quilt and a wall hanging with that technique.
I figured she knew what she was talking about having taught home ec. in college for 20 years. Saves buying muslin or whatever for the foundation.
Good luck!
Mariah.
#32
Originally Posted by QuiltQtrs
I never use muslin or do paperpieced Log blocks. Just do careful 1/4" seams,
and every so often square up your blocks. Also press as you go along!
and every so often square up your blocks. Also press as you go along!
#35
Originally Posted by ckcowl
the muslin is simply a foundation, helps keep everything square, a bit easier to work with. if using scraps sometimes they are off grain and stretchy, a foundation will help, and muslin doesn't have to be removed like paper does it just remains part of the quilt.
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I made a 36" x 42" log cabin wallhanging using 1 inch strips and I didn't need to use a foundation backing. Of course, it is just a wallhanging and won't be taking a lot of abuse like a bed quilt would, but I used 1/4 inch seams and that should be good enough to hold together just like a big quilt. So, I would think that as long as you are not using scraps that you really wouldn't need to foundation piece or paper piece.
#40
I teach the log cabin block to beginning quilters. They've done really well with it, without muslin backing. I also found the 1/4" foot was key, also I have students measure the block when they finish each 'go round', so they make sure their blocks are all the same size.
Recently, I started a new quilt "Cabin of the Bear" and they recommend the muslin backing. My rule of thumb when starting a new quilt is always to follow the directions the first time. What a waste of time and effort. It took way too much time and I really don't feel it adds anything but bulk to the quilt. If I teach this quilt, it won't be with muslin backing.
Recently, I started a new quilt "Cabin of the Bear" and they recommend the muslin backing. My rule of thumb when starting a new quilt is always to follow the directions the first time. What a waste of time and effort. It took way too much time and I really don't feel it adds anything but bulk to the quilt. If I teach this quilt, it won't be with muslin backing.
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