tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32350086.post115578746482477217..comments2023-10-03T07:02:54.149-07:00Comments on Becky's Bits and Piecing: Sample BlockBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569868342564016173noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32350086.post-1155856706605050242006-08-17T16:18:00.000-07:002006-08-17T16:18:00.000-07:00PS: Though I like the block, I'm not sure it's bes...PS: Though I like the block, I'm not sure it's best for showing off medium-large scale prints like the one in the sample. You might use smaller prints in the log cabins and larger ones in the alternate blocks...SuzyQSparkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006823253226263605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32350086.post-1155856235757792072006-08-17T16:10:00.000-07:002006-08-17T16:10:00.000-07:00I think the finished quilt looks nice and would be...I think the finished quilt looks nice and would be good. It works well with a consistent "background", but I'd bet it would work well scrappy with lights and darks, like a different pair for each block, so you wouldn't need a whole bunch of the same background. Or, what about a dark background and medium prints?<BR/><BR/>As far as squaring up log cabins, I have better luck if I precut the strips into the length they are suppose to be, then sew them on centering them on the block as I go. Then, it's real obvious if my seams are a bit too big or small, and I can make adjustments along the way (instead of figuring it out at the end.) This works better than sewing on a strip, then trimming it off at the end. Also, I move my needle a little off-center (usually to the right) to help get my acurate 1/4" seams.<BR/><BR/>Suzy :)SuzyQSparkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006823253226263605noreply@blogger.com