The logs are only 1/2" finished...here is how I get there...
I sew on the first piece I make 3 blocks at a time.
Then I trim to 3/4" of an inch leaving the red square alone. it will finish at 1" I wanted it to have a bolder look. remember these blocks are little 1" finished red square to the 1/2" finished logs.
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See the block right now is 4.5" all trimmed ready to be sewn into rows , logs 1/2" finished block will be 4" finished
Every one has their own way of working for me this works well, yes a tad waste of fabric but I am not printing out a lot of patterns , using paper to paper piece , my blocks are all ready to be sewn together nice and trimmed and no time spent pulling off the paper. For me thats all worth it. PLUS the fact I always have lots of 1.5" strips ready to use.
ok enough about the log cabin blocks for awhile!!!! hope this answers all your questions and was helpful if your interested in making your own log cabin quilt.
Just heard about another antique quilt exhibit in the NY area, looking forward to going.
Katonah Museum of Art
Feb 24 thru June 16, 2013
134 Jay Street - Route 22
Katonah, New York 10536
(914) 232-9555
I love visiting art museums so am looking forward to going to this one.. quick glance it looks like its near where the Somers Quilt show is every May.
Update on the book yesterday it was a USED book I ordered thru Amazon
photos by Ken Burris, Shelburne Museum , VT.
Eloise Beil
1996 Kokusai Art Tokyo printed
36 comments:
I also like to trim, it's the only way for me to be accurate. This is going to be wonderful with those skinny logs!
thanks for the info-I didn't ask but I was curious! I agree that the bit of wasted trim offs balance out the extra work of paper piecing etc.
Thanks for the info! This is just how I made my wonky log cabin blocks, but I never thought of doing it this way to make a non-wonky block! It's a great idea! :0)
Thanks for laying out your process; I'd been wondering. I've really enjoyed watching your log cabin growing - so beautiful. Thus far I've been strong and resisted the diverting temptation to start my own; we'll see how long that lasts, ha ha!
Very efficient, especially with all the 1.5" strips you already have. Trimming is okay in my book. I love skinny logs!
And now you've got more bits for string piecing! Win-win.
Great method! If you used the part you trimmed off it would make a great tiny pieced strip quilt or border! Of course you'd have to use a 1/8" seam to get a 1/4" finished piece so it may not be so accurate...ok, maybe it isn't useable! LOL
It is always interesting to see how people work, regardless of the method, your blocks are perfection!!
the one quilting technique I don't like is paper piecing!! thank you for reinforcing the MY Way method! lol
Making logs without paper piecing has been a frustrating process to keep everything squared up. Thanks for sharing your method. I will have to give it a try!
I'm so glad you shared your method. I don't paper piece so this method would be perfect for me.
Well, I never would have thought of that! Thanks for telling us how you do it!
I love the scale of your blocks with the larger red center. A great alternative to paper piecing to get an accurate block. I am definitely going to give this a go and thanks for sharing your method.
Kathie,
I'm sooooo glad you posted this. I just had a "well, DUH" sort of moment. When I had previously looked at your blocks, my brain said no since I don't have any cut 1" strips on hand. I never even considered that the 1 1/2" would work, too!! Thanks so much. This has opened up a new world of possibilities with my stash of cut fabrics!! I could kiss you!
blessings,
pam
I make mine the same way - sew and trim. It's not just faster but incredibly faster than ripping out paper! You're going to have a beautiful quilt when you finish.
Thank you so much Kathie! I looked at your cutting mat and saw everything was cut 1.5 inches, but it didn't look 1" finished.... I didn't realise you trim it off! I'm very inspired by your beautiful log cabins!!
It's great to see how you make your log cabins. Thanks for all the photos and clear steps.
looks like a great way to do it - thanks for showing us!
Hilda
Every Stitch
I love your way of doing it. It is so much easier to trim. I love your blocks. Hugs
Great idea to use larger strips and then trim...much easier to control. I always oversize my HST and then trim them down. Thanks!
Thanks for the demonstration. Even though I don't have precursor strips around, I'll use your method of trimming down strips that are cut a bit wide. I've made log cabins before without paperpiecing and I did find it quite difficult to keep the blocks the exact size they were meant to be. Your method solves that problem. How are those knitted Christmas ornaments coming along? You inspired me to make those as well. I do enjoy your blog!
Thanks for the demonstration. Even though I don't have precursor strips around, I'll use your method of trimming down strips that are cut a bit wide. I've made log cabins before without paperpiecing and I did find it quite difficult to keep the blocks the exact size they were meant to be. Your method solves that problem. How are those knitted Christmas ornaments coming along? You inspired me to make those as well. I do enjoy your blog!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing it with us. I'll give it a try. I've been paper-piecing 4" Log Cabin blocks this week!
I am glad I am not the only one who does log cabins that way!! Easier than taking all the paper off at the end!!
Whatever method you choose that works for you is the right one for you. Your blocks are wonderful. If they are the size you want, then your method is great.
I'm enjoying your log cabin blocks. Thanks for the tutorial and for the tip about the Katonah show. There are two exhibits of quilts at Kean University Galleries, of International Art Quilts and of Advocacy Quilts, certainly not antiques, but perhaps worth a look:
http://www.kean.edu/~gallery/Welcome.html
This is my method, too. Never did aspire to paper-piecing! lol
I also use this method, when not paper piecing. When you trim after sewing, whatever is lost in the pressing to one side is made up for, and the blocks all come out square. Nice instructions. I do love log cabin quilts -- probably my favorite quilt pattern of all.
After reading this again, I noticed that you match the logs on each row. Always? Does it radically change the look if you use different fabrics?
A very intesting method.
I do paperpiecing when I have to sew such little blocks. But I'll give your method a try.
Thanks for sharing!
Have a nice day
Renate
How I love log cabin. Very useful post, thank you Kathy.
I never thought to square my blocks like this as I went along! I will be using this method, waste be damned. Thanks for the re_inspiration.
I never thought to square my blocks like this as I went along! I will be using this method, waste be damned. Thanks for the re_inspiration.
Enjoy seeing the progress of your scrappy log cabin, I have not tried this pattern yet and have it on my ever increasing to do list for this year. Thank you for explaining your method.
The log cabin quilt is my most favorite of all ... and I've wanted to do a mini for some time now. I do believe I've found what will now be my go-to way of constructing log cabin blocks (and not just minis) from here on out!
Great idea!! Thank you for the tute - I am keen to try this out :-)
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