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ive always wanted to make a twisted log cabon and this pattern looks like it might work for me thanks for posting it

Wow! I love it, but not sure how many I would get done.

Thank you for the tutorial. It is really nice and creative, but i was wondering does the size of the first square have to do with the width of the strips used or anything (what i am trying to ask if they are related?), and how big is the block that you made? and last do u stop adding just when you like the size of the block?

Sorry too many questions, but i would love to try it. :oops:

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Originally Posted by Debd

I tried your directions and finished 6 of these blocks yesterday! I treated the directions like I do any recipe, follow loosely. My core blocks where 2 1/2 " square, to fit my cats in the picture. I then used 2 1/4" wide strips, but it worked out fine. Thanks for posting the directions!

Debbie

Your quilt is Adorable! I feel honored that I had a small part in it. Of course my directions where to be followed loosely. I did say the the first step hat I cut the pieces big to allow for poor cutting and sewing! :oops: I love that you put cats in yours too :)

"ok, so you cut the piece and then sew it on? I can't help but think, I could save time by sewing it on and them cutting it to match. Why can't I sew it on first?"

You can!

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Originally Posted by fatens

The beginning square has no relation to the width of the strips. I just started with a 2 inch square and then "eye-balled" what I thought would be good for the strips. I used 1 1/2 inch strips because they would be 1 inch at the widest stop and I wanted a tight twist. Debd's twist is looser, she posted her measurement on page 5. You can see that no matter what size you choose it will look good. I wonder how it would look to do this around a six inch block as a border???

My block turned out to be 12 inches. Any yes, you just stop when you think you are done. And kids kept saying, "Make it bigger," so I stopped when I ran out of fabric, good thing I didn't have much!

That is beautiful. I've added this to my (Will Make List). Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for the great tute - definitely want to try this one!!

thank i would like to make it someday
saved it :thumbup:

I have this book/pattern, but I'm not much of a paper piecer. I'm looking forward to trying your method. I think if I just follow it step by step, I can make it work. Thank you for the tutorial!!!!

Great Job to those that did it and posted their pictures!!!

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Originally Posted by Debd

Finished the top, with all 15 blocks. It's been fun! Haven't quite figured out how I'm going to do the actual quilting, other than stippling the black. I am thinking of doing that in a contrasting color, but I will try it out first.

Love this quilt! I'd never heard of a twisted log cabin, but it is cool and the cat theme is wonderful.

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Originally Posted by fryguymoore

This tutorial will show you how to make this Twisted Log Cabin without paper peicing. It is a easy block to make, but it is time consuming!

that's beautiful, thanks for the tut

nice tute...thanks for sharing!

Thank you very much!! Love this block..
S

I was wondering if you doubled the strip width, if you could use the cut off section to either sew on the opposite side or a different block so you used the "waste" fabric. (I know it is an old thread so an old tutorial, but still good info)

thanks for posting that great tutorial. That sure took a bit of doing. :)

thanks-- I downloaded the website/page to my desktop and will give it a try

Mim