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    Old 02-17-2011, 09:41 AM
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    Saw the twisted Log Cabin Tut, and was determined to try it. Asked a bunch of questions, and I was off!

    I tried to make it bigger, but being an idiot, just kept screwing up. So instead followed the directions verbatum.
    I made it a lot harder than it needed to be. I didn't feel good, kept messing, up but figured one of two things was going to happen. I am going to snap this ruler in half or this block IS getting done! LOL
    It doesn't look bad. Was going to finish it no matter what.
    Got it done, then felt confident to try it on a larger scale.
    I like the bigger version much better. A lot easier on me. Not big on piecing, or working with angles. I made these two blocks in a few hours, Okay maybe several hours... Who cares they are finally done!
    I think it would be neat to do several in a quilt, but it may end up a WIP for quite a while.
    I do have a quesiton. My squares are poofy. They bubble up. Is this from sewing on the bias? And is there anything I can do to prevent it on future success with these blocks?

    Tut verbatum, narrow strips
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    variation, larger 2.5 strips
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    Old 02-17-2011, 09:44 AM
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    I like the larger strips myself, and I like the overall look. Would you do the whole quilt in those colors, or use other combinations?
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    Old 02-17-2011, 09:45 AM
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    Beautiful blocks!! :D:D:D
    It is probably from the bias, try starching your fabrics before cutting them next time. It really does help to stabilize the bias cuts :D:D:D
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    Old 02-17-2011, 09:50 AM
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    I like your blocks, would make a wonderful quilt. Was it paper piecing? That's the only way I've seen it. It looks tedious though.
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    Old 02-17-2011, 09:51 AM
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    I like it. your persistance has paid off. I recommend starching before cutting too...makes pieces (even small ones easier to work with.
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    Old 02-17-2011, 10:02 AM
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    Originally Posted by isnthatodd
    I like the larger strips myself, and I like the overall look. Would you do the whole quilt in those colors, or use other combinations?
    I don't know. These are my family of greens. I have been collecting them for about 2 months now, I want to do a green quilt. The two fabrics I used, are my favorites. But don't quite go with the others.
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    Old 02-17-2011, 10:04 AM
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    Originally Posted by jlm5419
    I like your blocks, would make a wonderful quilt. Was it paper piecing? That's the only way I've seen it. It looks tedious though.

    No it was this tut......

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-81954-1.htm

    yes tedious. Machine, Iron, board, cut, machine, iron, board, cut. over and over and over again.
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    Old 02-17-2011, 10:07 AM
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    Did you press after each round? That may have helped
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    Old 02-17-2011, 10:09 AM
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    Those are cool. I like the bigger strips better but both are great. Bias sewing is so hard. I'm still working on mastering that.
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    Old 02-17-2011, 10:11 AM
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    Very pretty!
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