Ever Try An "Easy Quilt Pattern",That Was Anything But?
08-23-2010, 09:29 AM
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Love your quilt.I made a LC table runner a few yrs ago using the same colors.It covers the desk in DD's home.
Will save the instructions you sent.I do like strip piecing....all seems to go faster.Thanks
Will save the instructions you sent.I do like strip piecing....all seems to go faster.Thanks
Originally Posted by amorerm
The date say 2009 but that's because I requested a photo from girlfriend who has the quilt. My color scheme changed from these colors and gave the quilt to her and her husband. And they are still using it on their bed.
I made this quilt 20 yers ago.
I made this quilt 20 yers ago.
08-23-2010, 10:06 AM
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The first two log cabin blocks I made ended up different sizes so I knew I had to do something different. What worked for me was to cut the strips at least a sixteenth of an inch wider than the pattern said, and after sewing on each round of strips, I trimmed them to the correct size.
Any time I can make quilting blocks slightly larger and then trim them to the correct size, I do it. Evidently my sewing machine is defective in some way and does not allow me to sew a perfect 1/4 inch seam :).
Here's the one and only log cabin I've made.
Any time I can make quilting blocks slightly larger and then trim them to the correct size, I do it. Evidently my sewing machine is defective in some way and does not allow me to sew a perfect 1/4 inch seam :).
Here's the one and only log cabin I've made.
08-23-2010, 10:35 AM
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Your LC is great. Believe me, no one wants to see a pic of mine. LOL Poor lonely quilt.Ahh well, it was a good learning experience & one I still love.
Originally Posted by JoAnnB
The first two log cabin blocks I made ended up different sizes so I knew I had to do something different. What worked for me was to cut the strips at least a sixteenth of an inch wider than the pattern said, and after sewing on each round of strips, I trimmed them to the correct size.
Any time I can make quilting blocks slightly larger and then trim them to the correct size, I do it. Evidently my sewing machine is defective in some way and does not allow me to sew a perfect 1/4 inch seam :).
Here's the one and only log cabin I've made.
Any time I can make quilting blocks slightly larger and then trim them to the correct size, I do it. Evidently my sewing machine is defective in some way and does not allow me to sew a perfect 1/4 inch seam :).
Here's the one and only log cabin I've made.
08-23-2010, 10:44 AM
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The first quilt I ever did was a king size log cabin quilt. The store where I bought material to make clothes offered the course and I took it. It is not perfect but, after 25+years I still have it on the bed. Made several more after that one for all three children, and a former friend.
08-23-2010, 10:48 AM
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I didn't ever have a problem with a Log Cabin. And believe me that is a problem could be found, I would be the one to find it. So sorry about your problem. I love Log Cabins. Have you paper pieced one?
08-23-2010, 12:40 PM
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I teach Log Cabin quilt at the beginning level. It's great because you learn to cut accurately (each log is cut to size - no short cuts for beginners) sew accurately (it has to meet or you cut/sewed wrong), press (not iron) accurately. You need to develop these 3 skills for any pattern to turn out. It also is a great pattern to have you start thinking about fabric value. The Log Cabin has a bizillion layouts so it's a great introduction to playing with your blocks and in a class you get to see how it works for others as well. I haven't had student failure yet and am always inspired by my students choices of colors and layout. I love this pattern, can you tell!!!
08-23-2010, 01:50 PM
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Several posters have asked if I did paper piecing? I actually learned to PP early on,but have never done a bed quilt with it.Back when I made mine, I really had no clue about quilts.Everything I learned came from quilting mags.Can't believe I didn't know blocks had to be squared.I was pretty hopeless.All I know came from mags & books.Never will be expert.,but love making quilt tops.
Originally Posted by tryitall
I didn't ever have a problem with a Log Cabin. And believe me that is a problem could be found, I would be the one to find it. So sorry about your problem. I love Log Cabins. Have you paper pieced one?
08-23-2010, 01:55 PM
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I can tell & sounds like you're a great teacher.Wish there were more of them.The basics are where we all need to start....makes building so much easier....when the base is sturdy.
Originally Posted by PiecesinMn
I teach Log Cabin quilt at the beginning level. It's great because you learn to cut accurately (each log is cut to size - no short cuts for beginners) sew accurately (it has to meet or you cut/sewed wrong), press (not iron) accurately. You need to develop these 3 skills for any pattern to turn out. It also is a great pattern to have you start thinking about fabric value. The Log Cabin has a bizillion layouts so it's a great introduction to playing with your blocks and in a class you get to see how it works for others as well. I haven't had student failure yet and am always inspired by my students choices of colors and layout. I love this pattern, can you tell!!!
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