log cabin PP or not?
07-02-2011, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
I love to make log cabin quilts and, for me, paper piecing them is a huge waste of time and paper. I cut and sew straight with no problem, I chain piece quickly and easily, and I square up the blocks after every round (not after every strip as mentioned above). Try making a block or two each way and see which you prefer.
07-02-2011, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by G-MaDiane
If you want it to be PERFECT...........then PP.
I have seen some messed up PPed blocks before...I know..I have taught PPing for 10 years!
07-02-2011, 09:40 AM
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Log cabins are just straight stitching and so easy that I would not paper piece. Just watch your seam allowances, cut straight etc. But, maybe you would like PP for miniature logs.
I agree as others suggested; try a block or two each size strip and each method. Then use the method you like best. And, I am thinking you will end up using different methods for the different size strips and blocks.
Have fun, use your extra practice pieces for pot holders, check book covers, etc.
I agree as others suggested; try a block or two each size strip and each method. Then use the method you like best. And, I am thinking you will end up using different methods for the different size strips and blocks.
Have fun, use your extra practice pieces for pot holders, check book covers, etc.
07-02-2011, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
I love to make log cabin quilts and, for me, paper piecing them is a huge waste of time and paper. I cut and sew straight with no problem, I chain piece quickly and easily, and I square up the blocks after every round (not after every strip as mentioned above). Try making a block or two each way and see which you prefer.
07-02-2011, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
I love to make log cabin quilts and, for me, paper piecing them is a huge waste of time and paper. I cut and sew straight with no problem, I chain piece quickly and easily, and I square up the blocks after every round (not after every strip as mentioned above). Try making a block or two each way and see which you prefer.
07-03-2011, 05:45 AM
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This was my second actual patterned type quilt I made and it was 110 x 110 and I did not pp..mine turned out beautiful. I only had a 5 squares that did not come out completely squared. I did have to go very slow sewing, as I did not use starch at all.
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