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Log Cabin ABC's by Marti Michell features how to use her Log Cabin Rulers from the My Favorite Rulers Series. PLUS includes instructions for 14 log cabin quilt variations for wall to bed size quilts. Book includes well illustrated tricks and tips for cutting and piecing. Note: Ruler Graphics & Rulers Instructions courtesy of Marti Michell
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Small Log Cabin Ruler
5/8-inch and 1-1/4-inch finished strip widths.
Make blocks up to 13 3/4" square.
Acrylic ruler is 3 1/2" x 15"
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Medium Log Cabin Ruler
3/4" and 1 1/2" finished strip widths
Make blocks up to 13 1/2" square.
Acrylic ruler is 3 3/4" x 15"
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How to Make Log Cabin Quilts and Popular Variations
For use with Marti Michell Log Cabin Rulers, or regular ruler
Large Log Cabin Ruler
1" and 2" finished strip widths
Make blocks up to 14" square.
Acrylic ruler is 4 1/2 " x 15"
Weight: 0.60 lb.
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3 Log Cabin Rulers Package
1. Small Ruler
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3. Large Ruler
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Code: MM8037
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Marti is internationally recognized as an author, teacher, and innovator of strip techniques and rotary cutting methods. She can cut nearly any straight-sided geometric shape with a good acrylic ruler and a rotary cutter. That did not prevent her from falling in love with the concept of actual-size acrylic templates for rotary cutting. From Marti Michell Perfect Patchwork Templates were introduced in 1995. In 2004, Marti was proud to be designated as the Silver Star Honoree by Quilts, Inc. She was the eleventh recipient.
Richard and Marti Michell have two grown children. They are currently being greeted by one guard cat when they arrive home in suburban Atlanta, GA.
If
you want ease, efficiency and accuracy when cutting Log Cabin strips,
look no further! If you have always cut Log Cabin strips to length
after sewing them, we hope you will look carefully at the advantages
of our new rulers. You may be as surprised as we were to discover
how much more quickly and accurately blocks can be sewn by first
cutting to the exact length.
Use Log Cabin Rulers to cut strips to exact lengths for blocks like these, in sizes up to 14".
The Log Cabin Rulers are marked with both a letter and the actual length in inches for each strip—just the lines you need, so there’s no distraction, no confusion, no unnecessary information. Finished strip widths are 2:1 on both rulers, so you can cut strips from both sides to make Off-center Log Cabin blocks.
Each ruler comes with instructions for cutting strips the correct width and chain piecing blocks. We think you'll be amazed at how much easier it is to piece Log Cabin blocks from exact-size strips, rather than sewing long strips and cutting off the excess (sometimes crookedly).
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Note: Ruler Graphics & Rulers Instructions courtesy of Marti Michell
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How to Cut Strips to Width, Right-handed 1. Select the desired block size and determine
which width strip (which side of the ruler) you must use.
3. The strip width is measured from the right. Working with the chosen strip width, align the appropriate vertical line on the Log Cabin Ruler with the newly cut straight edge of fabric. Hold the Log Cabin Ruler in place and bring a regular ruler into position along the left side of the Log Cabin Ruler. Illustrations show 2 1/2" wide strips being cut with Ruler #8038. For 1 1/2" wide strips, rotate the ruler to place the notation "1 1/2" Cut Strips" in the same position.
Remove the Log Cabin Ruler and cut along the edge of the standard ruler. You are not using the standard ruler to measure; it is just a convenient cutting edge.
4. Do not remove the standard ruler yet. Life the strips to confirm that all the threads are cut. 5. Cut as many strips as needed. 6. Stack as many strips as you feel comfortable cutting at one time. True up one end of the strips; this is the end from which you will measure and cut the Log Cabin pieces . |
How to Cut Strips to Width, Left-handed
3. The strip width is measured from the left. Working with the chosen strip width, align the appropriate vertical line on the Log Cabin Ruler with the newly cut straight edge of fabric. Hold the Log Cabin Ruler in place and bring a regular ruler into position along the right side of the Log Cabin Ruler. Illustrations show 2 1/2" wide strips being cut with Ruler #8038. For 1 1/2" wide strips, rotate the ruler to place the notation "1 1/2" Cut Strips" in the same position.
Remove the Log Cabin Ruler and cut along the edge of the standard ruler. You are not using the standard ruler to measure; it is just a convenient cutting edge.
4. Do not remove the standard ruler yet. Life the strips to confirm that all the threads are cut. 5. Cut as many strips as needed. 6. Stack as many strips as you feel comfortable cutting at one time. True up one end of the strips; this is the end from which you will measure and cut the Log Cabin pieces
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How to Use the Log Cabin Rulers
Cut Pieces to Exact Length
The Log Cabin Rulers are marked with
both a letter and the actual length in inches for each strip - just the
lines you need, so there's no distraction, no confusion, no unnecessary
information.
Many sizes and styles of Log Cabin blocks can be made with the rulers. These instructions are for cutting 2 1/2" wide strips to exact length using Ruler #8038 to make a 12" finished Log Cabin block. They are illustrated for right-handed cutters. Scroll down for left-handed cutting notes. NOTE: Use the side of the ruler for 2 1/2" cut strip width.
| 1. With the Ruler extending to the left and the strip length extending to the right, measure and cut the number of squares (A) that you need (one square A is the center square). |  |
| 2. Reposition the ruler and cut the first rectangles (B). |  |
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3. Reposition the ruler on the strip and cut the net rectangles (C). 4. Continue to reposition the ruler on the strip and cut longer strips as needed. |
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| Left-handed Cutting The procedure is the same. Reverse positioning so strip extends left and ruler extends right, as shown, for each step. NOTE: Use the side of the ruler for 2 1/2" cut strip width. |
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 1000+ Books &
Magazines Index
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Log Cabin Quilts |  Appliquilt in the Cabin by Tonee White |
 Log Cabin Flower Quilts by Nancy Brenan Daniel |
 Log Cabin Quilt Show by Rita Weiss |
Log Cabin Block & Fabric Influenced Variations |
 Judy Martin's Log Cabin Quilt Book by Judy Martin |
 Lit from Within by Vickie Lawrence includes log cabin, floral, star and snail trail patterns |
 Log Cabin Quilts by Rita Weiss & Linda Causee |
 Log Cabin Quilts with Attitude by Sharon V. Rotz |
 Watercolor Log Cabin Quilts by Terry Johnson- Huhta |
Log Cabin BlockVariation & Alternative Approaches |
 Log Cabin Quilts: A Brand New Story by Karen Murphy |
 Log Cabin with a Twist by Barbara T. Kaempfer |
 Creative Log Cabin Quilting Edited by Jeanne Stauffer and Sandra L Hatch |
Log Cabin Flower Quilts by Nancy Brenan Daniel |
 Log Cabin Chimney & Cornerstone Quilts by Linda D. Rydjord |
 Log Cabin Quilts -Unlimited- The Ultimate Creative Guide to the Most Popular and Versatile Pattern by Patricia Cox & Maggi McCormick Gordon |
 A New Look At Log Cabin Quilts by Flavin Glover |
  Positively Pineapple Book & Ruler by Lynda Milligan & Nancy Smith |
Marti MichellLog Cabin Quilts & Variations by |
Log Cabin ABC's by Marti Michell |
My
Favorite Ruler Series From Marti  Rulers that go with Log Cabin ABCs Book |
 Weekend Log Cabin Quilts by Marti Michell |
American School of NeedleworkLog Cabin Picture Blocks |
 101 Log Cabin Blocks by Linda Causee |
Log Cabin Flower Quilts by Nancy Brenan Daniel |
 202 Little Log Cabin Blocks by Linda Causee |
American School of NeedleworkLog Cabin Blocks & Quilts |
202 Little Log Cabin Blocks by Linda Causee |
Log Cabin Quilt Show by Rita Weiss |
Log Cabin Chimney & Cornerstone Quilts by Linda D. Rydjord |
Watercolor Log Cabin Quilts by Terry Johnson- Huhta |
Weekend Log Cabin Quilts by Marti Michell |
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NOTE: Volume 1 has the Rosette Block demonstrated on Simply Quilts |
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Eight-Pointed Stars The
Perfect Patchwork SystemVolume 3: Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks Use with Template Set E for Eight-Pointed Stars 
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7x7
and 5x5 patch blocks  The
Perfect Patchwork SystemVolume 4: Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks Use with Templates Set L and M for 7x7 and 5x5 patch blocks 
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Hexagon Blocks The
Perfect Patchwork SystemSix is for Hexagons, Volume 6 of the Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks Use with Templates Set G and H for 
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Sunburst Quilts to Make Use with Template Set F |
| |  Set A: 3" (7.6 cm) Square Basic Set |  Set B: 4" (10 cm) Square Basic Set |
Set C: 3" Square Bonus Set |
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Set E: 12" 8-Pointed Star | 
Set F: 3 Sunburst Quilts Instructions |
Hexagons |
Hexagons Set H: (3) Large Hexagon Templates cut 11 shapes with 3" and 1 1/2" sides |
 Set L: The 12" Seven-Patch Block Set |
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 Set N: Mini Geometrics Based on 1" and 3/4" Hexagon, Eight Point Stars |
|   Double Wedding Ring Templates | |
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 Dresden Plates Pattern &/or Templates  Set 1: 7", 10 1/2" and 12"  Set 2: Mini Dresden Plate and Bonus Mini Drunkard Path Templates |
  
 Giant Diahlia Templates & Not So Giant Dahlia each w/ Instruct booklet Giant Dahlia Quilting Stencil & Combo Template |
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 Easy 60 Degree Equilateral Triangle Rulers for Hexagon & Related Shapes
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