Simple but highly effective
Once I had prepped my pieces, I turned my afternoon into a Log Cabin Production Line..
To make sure my blocks didn't grow, I drew a 5.5 inch square on my mini ironing board. My mini ironing board is simply a wooden board that I cover in layers of freezer paper by ironing them down on top of each other.
When I'm creating something specific, like this production line, I draw the template down on the freezer paper before ironing it. Then, when I'm finished, I simply tear away that freezer paper sheet and iron down a new sheet. I also do this in-between applique sessions that use glue to keep my ironing board spotlessly clean. It works for me!
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Great tip abut the mini ironing board. It's just what I need to do. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour log cabin blocks are stunning with the beautiful colors. Great fabric choices.
I am going to try making a square to make sure my log cabins don't grow. This is such a great idea and I hate log cabin blocks since I can never get them to the right size. Thanks so much for this great tip! Much appreciated!!!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS tip about marking your square on freezer paper on your ironing board!! I wasted money on one of those mini ironing boards that comes with a grid preprinted on the canvas, but when I checked it against a ruler it was not accurate.
ReplyDeleteEsther what a GREAT tip on using the freezer paper wish Id though of this would have saved me lots of sheets and pillow cases LOL I use old pillow cases to draw my blocks on but freezer paper is the way to go now. Ch
ReplyDeleteCheers Glenda