I have stitched a bit more on my paper pieced log cabin blocks. This is a block all stitched. You carefully place the fabric strips on the paper's underside, lined up along the right numbered line. After stitching, I have been trimming my seam allowances with a handy little tool called the "Add A Quarter."
After stitching on the line, you fold the paper back along that stitched line and use the ruler to butt up to the fold. The ruler has a notch or ledge on it that grips along the fold. Use your rotary cutter to cut off any excess fabric beyond the quarter-inch ruler allowance.
That trimming after each strip really makes the back of the block look neat and tidy.
And the front of the block isn't bad either! I am really enjoying this paper piecing and plan to get more of the Fatquartershop's paper piecing tablets. I want the Courthouse Steps, the Pineapple, and the Economy papers. These will be handy along with a honey bun or other precut to make table runners as gifts for folks.
I swear, I could sit and stitch these blocks all day while listening to podcasts and good audiobooks!
Didn't we have a nice conversation in the comments to my last post on tailor's clappers? So many great suggestions on pressing and alternate devices to the clapper. What was really fun is that we got to hear from loads of new people! Thanks for commenting all you guys! That is what this is all about…creating a fellowship amongst quilters. I love hearing from you all and appreciate every moment you gave, contributing to the conversation.
I hope you all have a terrific weekend. It is fall here, with temperatures finally down to the mid-70s. I hear some of you got snow in the midwest! I am still waiting for that crazy tree in my backyard to turn red and drop all its leaves in 24 hours.
21 responses to “Paper Piecing Log Cabin Blocks”
We have had snow on the ground for the last week…somehow fall seems to have been overlooked by someone.
That squirrelly girl collection is way too Cute and I am proud of myself for not ordering it but sad at the same time 😊 I am committed though that in the future an autumn quilt will be on my to do list.
I have always enjoyed your blog Nicole and esp this year it’s been nice to come back to. I am working on reviving mine as well.
We have had snow on the ground for the last week…somehow fall seems to have been overlooked by someone.
That squirrelly girl collection is way too Cute and I am proud of myself for not ordering it but sad at the same time 😊 I am committed though that in the future an autumn quilt will be on my to do list.
I have always enjoyed your blog Nicole and esp this year it’s been nice to come back to. I am working on reviving mine as well.
We have had snow on the ground for the last week…somehow fall seems to have been overlooked by someone.
That squirrelly girl collection is way too Cute and I am proud of myself for not ordering it but sad at the same time 😊 I am committed though that in the future an autumn quilt will be on my to do list.
I have always enjoyed your blog Nicole and esp this year it’s been nice to come back to. I am working on reviving mine as well.
Thank YOU for presenting interesting subjects for discussion. I always enjoy your blog & reading other quilters’ take on things. Several mentioned Home Ec in middle or high school & I think it’s been a mistake to cut that subject from the curriculum. Many of us learned so many basic sewing skills in that class! Have a great weekend & stay well!
Thank YOU for presenting interesting subjects for discussion. I always enjoy your blog & reading other quilters’ take on things. Several mentioned Home Ec in middle or high school & I think it’s been a mistake to cut that subject from the curriculum. Many of us learned so many basic sewing skills in that class! Have a great weekend & stay well!
Thank YOU for presenting interesting subjects for discussion. I always enjoy your blog & reading other quilters’ take on things. Several mentioned Home Ec in middle or high school & I think it’s been a mistake to cut that subject from the curriculum. Many of us learned so many basic sewing skills in that class! Have a great weekend & stay well!
I love these fabrics too, but I didn’t buy any. I like log cabin blocks. Have you ever used the log cabin ruler to trim the blocks? My local quilt store didn’t have the size ruler I wanted when I was there a few months ago. Lately I’ve been making masks and hemming pants for people, not much quilting getting done now that I’m back to work.
I love these fabrics too, but I didn’t buy any. I like log cabin blocks. Have you ever used the log cabin ruler to trim the blocks? My local quilt store didn’t have the size ruler I wanted when I was there a few months ago. Lately I’ve been making masks and hemming pants for people, not much quilting getting done now that I’m back to work.
I love these fabrics too, but I didn’t buy any. I like log cabin blocks. Have you ever used the log cabin ruler to trim the blocks? My local quilt store didn’t have the size ruler I wanted when I was there a few months ago. Lately I’ve been making masks and hemming pants for people, not much quilting getting done now that I’m back to work.
Paper piecing and I have to have a study session before each rewiring of my brain to think upside down and backwards to add fabric to the correct side and in the right order! I do have that add a quarter ruler–my sister bought it for me when we were having Violet Craft teach a paper piecing workshop. Sadly I haven’t finished the Mt Hood design yet! Enjoy your stitching hours 🙂
Paper piecing and I have to have a study session before each rewiring of my brain to think upside down and backwards to add fabric to the correct side and in the right order! I do have that add a quarter ruler–my sister bought it for me when we were having Violet Craft teach a paper piecing workshop. Sadly I haven’t finished the Mt Hood design yet! Enjoy your stitching hours 🙂
Paper piecing and I have to have a study session before each rewiring of my brain to think upside down and backwards to add fabric to the correct side and in the right order! I do have that add a quarter ruler–my sister bought it for me when we were having Violet Craft teach a paper piecing workshop. Sadly I haven’t finished the Mt Hood design yet! Enjoy your stitching hours 🙂
Super cute fabric. I love to paper piece! It is just enough of a challenge to keep me interested In sewing the same seam over and over. It keeps me engaged. And I love the challenge that I get with the more complicated paper piecing designs. It also tell me when to stop. After putting the same piece on backwards twice!
Super cute fabric. I love to paper piece! It is just enough of a challenge to keep me interested In sewing the same seam over and over. It keeps me engaged. And I love the challenge that I get with the more complicated paper piecing designs. It also tell me when to stop. After putting the same piece on backwards twice!
Super cute fabric. I love to paper piece! It is just enough of a challenge to keep me interested In sewing the same seam over and over. It keeps me engaged. And I love the challenge that I get with the more complicated paper piecing designs. It also tell me when to stop. After putting the same piece on backwards twice!
Back in the late 80’s or early 90’s, I found some fun small wall hanging and Christmas stocking patterns where the finished strip width was 1/2 inch. I started using 1/4 inch graph paper as the foundation. It worked great! This was before foundation papers were on the market.
Back in the late 80’s or early 90’s, I found some fun small wall hanging and Christmas stocking patterns where the finished strip width was 1/2 inch. I started using 1/4 inch graph paper as the foundation. It worked great! This was before foundation papers were on the market.
Back in the late 80’s or early 90’s, I found some fun small wall hanging and Christmas stocking patterns where the finished strip width was 1/2 inch. I started using 1/4 inch graph paper as the foundation. It worked great! This was before foundation papers were on the market.
Great tool! I have a similar little all wood roller that I previously used for wallpapering – especially rolling seams. Many years ago when I took a class to learn paper piecing it was suggested by the teacher. It does work great especially eliminating so much pressing with an iron!
Great tool! I have a similar little all wood roller that I previously used for wallpapering – especially rolling seams. Many years ago when I took a class to learn paper piecing it was suggested by the teacher. It does work great especially eliminating so much pressing with an iron!
Great tool! I have a similar little all wood roller that I previously used for wallpapering – especially rolling seams. Many years ago when I took a class to learn paper piecing it was suggested by the teacher. It does work great especially eliminating so much pressing with an iron!