MONTH 4 -- Ask Questions Here

[Helen W.]

Barbara, I can't remember where I saw you mentioning if any one knew a video of Jen using her mylar templates.
This is a lady on Quiltmania you tube that has a 10 min. video on using the mylar templates. She uses 3 techniques.
For Circles she's traces, and then does the running stitch, like Karen K Buckley technique. For things like leaves she
traces and then cuts with seam allowance, puts the leaf back in and uses flatter with a paint brush and turns the edge
with an iron.
And for the complicated ones she traces, cuts the seam allowance and does needle turn. HelenW

[Barbara B.]

That's a good idea, to enlarge the last Logs to allow trimming when all the applique/embroidery is done. Too late for me, but others may want to consider doing this.
Now I must decide how I want to proceed with the applique/embroidery.

[Peg]

Lynn- see my comment below. I am making one 7.5" strip 2" wide and the 8.5 strip I'm cutting 9" x 2". these are the outside edges on 2 sides. this will give me wiggle room for trimming down to 8.5 square. I've done a lot of appliqué and there can be some shrinkage so I usually wait to do final trim until done. Not sure I'll necessarily do that here as we are joining the squares together and I usually have a solid fabric background- thanks for reminding me about this issue!

[Peg]

Barb, you video was so helpful as I plan how to proceed for log cabins. I've decided to enlarge (by 1/2 inch W and L) the last 2 strips to give me wiggle room for trimming - one of the 1.5 x 7.5 enlarge to 2 x 8, and the 1.5 x 8.5 enlarged to 2 x 9. I've found it helpful in previous blocks to have this peace of mind as I sew- trimming down is easier than fixing! I'm also seriously considering doing a vine around this border in Jen's style (Pinterest "Sweet tea and green bean" photo-may have name wrong). I love appliqué, and tho I have done a lot of Sue Spargo embroidery but it is not my favorite pastime. Maybe some little bits here and there for embellishment. I'll use the appliqué templates as they fit in. I'm 3/4 done with fan border and all other squares are done!

[Helen W.]

Hi Barbara, First thank you for all the information you provide us for the BOB, I have learned so much. My question is will there be a Paper peace guide for the log cabin blocks? If not, would you be able to explain how we could draw one out?
Thank you,
Christine

Christina, Here are some photos from my EQ8 software that might help you. Remember that you will have mirror image
to what you draw so if the drawing has the #2 piece on the right, it will be on the left when you foundation piece it.
I draft the template for cutting with a half inch seam allowance. That way I have 1/4 wiggle room on all sides.
HelenW

CLICK ON PHOTO TO SEE ENLARGEMENT AND WHOLE PHOTO

[Sheridan D.]

Thanks Barbara for your feedback, I have machine stitched them.

[Barbara B.]

Start with a piece of paper 8.5” square. Fold in half in both directions to find the center. Draw a 2” square in the middle. Draw all the lines that connect to the center square as shown in the pattern instructions. The logs are 1” finished so draw each line that makes that happen all around the block, 2”, 3”, 4”, 5”, 6”, 7”, 8”.

[Christine B.]

Beautiful use of colors, I am just getting to month 3 now!

[Christine B.]

Hi Barbara, First thank you for all the information you provide us for the BOB, I have learned so much. My question is will there be a Paper peace guide for the log cabin blocks? If not, would you be able to explain how we could draw one out?
Thank you,
Christine

[Barbara B.]

Yes, N is the background shape for the last outer border. Watch the Supplemental Video from Month 2 for more info:
https://thequiltshow.com/learn/categ...2-jen-kingwell
I also did a BONUS Blog for the fan blocks:
https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com/20...ieced-fan.html
As to your FIRST question, Jen Kingwell doesn't address this so I don't think the Log Cabin blocks will shrink noticeably. It will be important not to draw the stitches very tight when doing the embroidery.
Anyone who has done a similar quilt from Jen might be able to provide more guidance. I have searched for instructions from Jen on using the Mylar templates for the applique/embroidery and can't find anything. If someone knows where that kind of info is, please let me know--thanks!

[Lynn H.]

I have two questions….
1. Are our 8-1/2 inch log cabin blocks going to get smaller if we appliqué and embroider them?
2. Is the N template the one to use to make the corners for the fan segments?
thank you for your help and support in this BOM!

Lynn Hyman

[Annette M.]

I have made 16 log cabin blocks. For the 4 corners, I wanted to use a meadow fabric I love. It is, however, directional. Here are my two ideas for the corners. I am leaning towards placing them all on point with the print direction towards the center. (See left side on photo of layout). What do you think?

[Barbara B.]

There is no difference in hand vs machine pieced blocks in a finished quilt. Do either method well and you will have a fine result. It makes no sense to me to spend so much time hand piecing log cabin blocks when that time can be spent on all the handwork yet to come. Unless you want a completely handmade quilt, and some might want that. It’s your quilt, you get to decide.

[Sheridan D.]

All cut out and I was thinking of mixing it up and machine stitching these blocks, I have hand stitched all previous blocks. Someone at quilt guild commented that having some blocks hand stitched and some machine stitched they would look significantly different and would be quite noticeable in completed quilt. Not having hand stitched before I’m hoping for some opinions on this.

[Susan C.]

I figured it out!