log cabin - paper piece or not?
01-12-2011, 10:16 PM
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I've done it both ways. I am not particularly fond on large loc cabin projects. I think you work too hard for the benefit you get. However, for some projects, I like to paper piece them, such as the picture below. My guild is called Log Cabin so I designed this to use as our logo and for us to make placemats for our guests at our retreats. Sometimes I make it with the usual 2 chimneys, but I was in a hurry that evening.
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01-13-2011, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by leaha
I have made over 25 log cabin quilts and I have never done any PP, I do the strip method and just keep my seams 1/4" if you do a scant 1/4" seam do it on ALL blocks I just stick to the 1/4 inch seam, and it works for me
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01-13-2011, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
I enjoy paper piecing, but I wouldn't use it for a log cabin. If it's a square log cabin block, I cut the logs to size before sewing. For the diamond log cabin in my avatar, I cut logs a smidge too long and trim after sewing. Both methods work well, faster than pp with less fabric waste.
01-13-2011, 07:01 AM
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@piece by piece. Thank you for the input. I knew when cutting that any deviation would catch up with me somewhere. I'm still new to quilting by trying to learn and I am so glad everyone has contributed to this post thread. I learned a lot! Now if only I can put it all into practice :)
01-13-2011, 08:42 AM
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BrendaK - Thank you. See my response to the same question on page 3 - http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-89558-3.htm
:thumbup: Bue t ful, Bea t ful, however you want to say it your avatar is beautiful. Did it take you a long time? I have not seen a pattern for this. Do you know where can I get one? Thanks
Originally Posted by BrendaK
Originally Posted by dunster
I enjoy paper piecing, but I wouldn't use it for a log cabin. If it's a square log cabin block, I cut the logs to size before sewing. For the diamond log cabin in my avatar, I cut logs a smidge too long and trim after sewing. Both methods work well, faster than pp with less fabric waste.
01-13-2011, 08:49 AM
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I've made so many log cabins that I don't know the amount. Note to new quilters: Keep a log of what you did with a photo and who they went to! I use the Eleanor Burns book way & have NEVER had a problem. I've also taught it and the class too had no problems. I do not like the idea of having a huge bunch of strips on the side as in paper pieced ones. I wish you many happy quilts!
01-13-2011, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by A
I've made so many log cabins that I don't know the amount. Note to new quilters: Keep a log of what you did with a photo and who they went to! I use the Eleanor Burns book way & have NEVER had a problem. I've also taught it and the class too had no problems. I do not like the idea of having a huge bunch of strips on the side as in paper pieced ones. I wish you many happy quilts!
Do you cut the strips to specified lengths ahead of sewing or just lay the next long-enough strip on, sew, then trim to the required length?
Thanks :o)
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