Help me think!

Yeah, I need all the help I can get!

Here’s my thought.  Cutting all the strips for my log cabin quilt was very easy with the AccuQuilt.  However, being the lazy soul that I am, I’d like to make it even easier, because I can see right now I’ll be making more log cabin quilts!

I’ve send AccuQuilt a request for a custom die quote with the following diagram:

I don’t need the center 2.5 inch block, I already have one of those.  Each strip would be an individual die.  My question is, how much of a time saver do you think this would be, and how much accuracy would it add to the blocks, versus doing it the traditional way of sewing on a strip and cutting it to size? 

These would make eight inch completed blocks, just like I’m doing now.  I don’t care for the larger strip log cabin blocks.

Just for fun, I wanted to share how I’ve got all my strips sorted, keeps them neat and organized!

These are silverware bins from Walmart, made out of bamboo.  They work great!

Comments

[Dee]

I'd like to try the Accu-quilt on something and then I'll let you know. I've got 4 log cabins in the works .. 2 half done, 1 needed to start and my blue/yellow medallion I'm still collecting blues for .. I think I've got all that I need now, but a field trip to the TN quilt shop is calling just in case ;D I love making log cabins !

[Sue]

I have a June Taylor Shape Cut Pro which helps speed up the cutting of strips immensely.
On a side note. I miss my morning check of your blog.

[Polly]

I don't know, CJ... not too sure it would be any faster than the sew on and cut to size method... but it is an interesting question! Sigh... hurry up and finish your intermission!! I miss your posts...I mean you ARE my guru, girl!! :-)

[Karen]

I don't know if it would be any easier but then this is coming from someone who still hand pieces and have in the past actually cut strips with scissors! LOL no I don't cut strips with scissors anymore but I normally just cut a bunch of strips and cut to size - seems easy to me.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

[Vivian]

I made a log cabin quilt last year by cutting strips and then cutting the strips to size. It seemed like it took forever and I thought I was never going to get them all cut and pieced. So, anything to make it easier would have been welcomed.

I love the silverware drawer idea. Too cool.

[Pam]

I totally agree that log cabin pieces need to be cut to size for accurate piecing. Long strips and trimming after each step (even with chain stitching) is way too much trouble.

[Marilyn Strain]

There is a You Tube video by Marjorie showing how she cut the log cabin blocks using her GO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjdVEEw8BWU

I thought this was good.

[Rosa Robichaud]

Oh WOW!!! I LOVE log cabins and just LOVE your silverware tray idea... 'cept I'm a cheapie and will probably be on the lookout for them at our Dollar Store or at yard sales!

BTW, a friend just sent me your blog and I'm LOVIN' IT!!! sounds as zany as me and my world! LOL

I'll be putting myself in your followers list and adding your blog to MY blog! s

Rosa
Saint John, New Brunswick
Canada

[Cj]

Thanks for the great idea for using the bamboo silverware trays, I am going to buy them tomorrow while I'm out. I a ready to start two new quilts and so I will buy enough so I can store the strips for 2 quilts at a time.

I just found your blog and have been sitting here for 2 hours reading everything and making notes on your ideas and recipes.

Thanks...
Cj from N. IL