dgmoby

This is my way, too! However, they're usually pretty decent and only require the normal squaring as per any block.

I wouldn't use any backing...myself :)

Debbie in Austin

duckie

I just finished a queen-sized log cabin quilt which I pieced on a stamped muslin foundation. This was easy to sew and very accurate. And because of the extra bulk and weight, I didn't add batting, but simply backed the quilt with a flannel sheet. I also didn't have to hand quilt it very much.

It's not a cuddly quilt; it feels sturdy. At least the flannel back adds coziness.

I prefer the traditional quilt with top, batting, backing and quilting.

Your call!

Janiemae

I've used muslin when I made some curtains for my dining room for Christmas. A few months later I went back to Hancock Fabric to buy more and the sales lady asked me if I knew that if I washed it that it shrinks 1/3 the size! I told her no, I did not know that and then she advised me to purchase the more expensive muslin that does not shrink. Just a little friendly advice :)

maggiek

I bought some muslin preprinted with the lines for the log cabin blocks. Making these was really easy since the foundation markings meant I could use scraps of various sizes and still be sure they would be right after cutting. I used this for a quilt guild members choice block exchange and gave each person the square of muslin and the center block and told them darks on the one side and lights on the other. I got a lot of variety in the fabrics as a result.

May in Jersey

I've never used muslin or paper as foundations for log cabins. Some hints:
1- press and square up the blocks after adding the first 4 strips to the center, and again after the next 4, etc.,
2 - make the last 2 strips (a light and a dark) of each block 1/4" wider than the rest. So if your strips are 3" the last 2 will be c ut 3 1/4 each.
3- after pressing square up the block to it's final size.

Hope this is helpful. May in Jersey

angelarose

That just what I did! Worked out fine.

sgraves1959

Where did you find the pattern for quilt as you go log cabins?

dinlauren

I just learned how to use the muslin for piecing and i have to admit they look much crisper then my others. Though it did take longer to do on the foundation, I really liked what it looked like but I doubt I will ever do a full quilt that way. More time consuming and heavier.

OneMoreQuilt

I don't like the added weight of the muslin foundation. I guess it's one of those personal choice things!!

vivoaks

I'm doing a log cabin-type, using muslin for the back, but I'm doing it "quilt-as-you-go" method. That's the only way I'd use muslin on the back.