I have a special project in the planning stage, building a king size log cabin quilt for someone special. In researching this old traditional block I found the center color is very significant, its considered the center of the home. Red is for the heart of the home and yellow is for the light of the home.
Working in my EQ7 I played with colors and layout
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| Red |
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| Yellow |
I know the log cabin block is not very modern looking and modern is my thing, To bring it to a more modern look I will be making a block that uses 2 1/2" strips on one side and 1 1/2 on the other making the color side thicker. I am not sure what the blue center would stand for, anyway that is what I am going with.
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| Chocolate & Cream Log Cabin Block |
I looked for a few weeks for fabrics that had the look and feel I wanted. After seeing all the modern ones I found what I wanted for the browns in another section by Judie Rothermel for Marcus Brothers called Civil War Peace and Unity. I went with medallions because I didn't want flowers, of course I have to throw in some solids just because.
I am still playing with the layout but this is kinda what I am thinking currently, one block done only 99 more to go.
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time to sew,
Pam
Maybe the blue could symbolize serenity, or contact with nature.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea!
DeleteLovely! Log cabins are one of my favorite blocks. I like the movement you get when you use different size widths like you are. This will be fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt is a gift so I know it will be appreciated and thank you
DeleteI think I like your first layout the best. I have begun to plan for a log cabin too but have not yet decided on my center fabric. Can't get too far without that. You're working with some very nice colors. Like how that blue pops.
ReplyDeleteThe fun part is to put them on the design wall and then decide, glad I have that option
DeleteOh, Pam! This is certainly going to be one handsome looking quilt! Love the dash of blue with those browns and neutrals. 99 more to go? Got a song to go with that?
ReplyDeleteI think there could be a song but I will stick with the radio and save my puppies from howling. (I've been on a blue kick)
DeleteInteresting idea to use different sizes. Maybe you would achieve modern look with little improve wonky style. Who knows :-) Have fun!
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