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    L block log cabin

    Hi all,
    I just sewed the log cabin and mine is only 4 1/2x 4 1/2 when I follow the instructions. The middle square is 1 1/2x 1 1/2 and the stripes are all 1 wide, so with 4 on each side it does not get bigger.

    Is any one else having this problem, or do I have a mistake in my block?

    Thx for your answers, Michaela

    #2
    Hi Michaela, Is it possible that your seam allowance is too big? I used a paper piecing method (got a template from about.com and just left out the last row of logs to finish at 5.5") which was much easier.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Falbala
      Hi all,
      I just sewed the log cabin and mine is only 4 1/2x 4 1/2 when I follow the instructions. The middle square is 1 1/2x 1 1/2 and the stripes are all 1 wide, so with 4 on each side it does not get bigger.

      Is any one else having this problem, or do I have a mistake in my block?

      Thx for your answers, Michaela
      The center square should measure 1" after the strips are sewn around it, and the strips should each measure 1/2" finished. If you have 4 strips on each side, that should come out to 5 1/2", or 5" finished. As Rita suggested, check your seam allowance and the size you cut the strips.
      Back to Quilting!

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        #4
        Hi,

        :roll: I forgot to change to the inch sewing foot, shame on me; I will simply add another round and cheat a little bit with the background fabric.

        Michaela

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          #5
          Originally posted by Falbala
          Hi,

          :roll: I forgot to change to the inch sewing foot, shame on me; I will simply add another round and cheat a little bit with the background fabric.

          Michaela
          Sounds like a plan!
          Back to Quilting!

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