My log cabin needs your help . . .
10-20-2011, 05:27 AM
#11
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I agree with Suzi. Nice quilt!
Originally Posted by Suzi
Put the dark brown sashing around the 2 cream colored edges and then border the entire quilt. Possibly a thin cream border and then a dark brown border. It's very classic and lovely!
10-20-2011, 05:38 AM
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I would add dark brown to the 2 sides with white on the outside. Then a narrow red inner border. Then a wider border with the mustard-y color and bind with the paisley....thus repeating the progression you have in the blocks and pulling it all together.
That being said....it's your quilt. Audition different fabrics and see what you like best.
That being said....it's your quilt. Audition different fabrics and see what you like best.
10-20-2011, 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Suzi
Put the dark brown sashing around the 2 cream colored edges and then border the entire quilt. Possibly a thin cream border and then a dark brown border. It's very classic and lovely!
10-20-2011, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by seaside quilter
I am making this log cabin for my DD's 30th birthday. Once I lined up the blocks, I noticed something is not right. I don't like that 2 sides have the dark brown (looks black) on the outside and 2 sides have the cream. Am I supposed to put a border around the whole quilt with a completely different fabric? or put another row of dark brown around the cream and then a border? maybe rearrange the blocks? H-E-L-P ...
10-20-2011, 06:00 AM
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I have only made one log cabin quilt but, here is what I learned. To make or change your lay out you need the same amount of blocks ie. 4x4 or 3x3 or 6x6 makes the best layout for a log cabin. I understand that the dark brown is not sashing from the picture and, pictures are not always color accurte, it might be too dark but I would not replace it. If it were me I would do as other have suggested and go ahead and add the rest of the dark brown a small light boarder and a wider dark boarder and as I always say " It is what it is." Your DD will love it and you will both be happy. IMHO
10-20-2011, 06:20 AM
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It is that way because of the placement. Other LG patterns give varied borders. I like this placement and would put a dark border on the other side. but having a two toned border is artistic and unique, No police here it is what You want to do with your creation. :)
10-20-2011, 06:27 AM
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If you are ok with changing your layout, you should be fine. I posted some photos of different log cabin layouts in this thread the other day--- http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-161392-1.htm hth! :)
10-20-2011, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by KR
I would add dark brown to the 2 sides with white on the outside. Then a narrow red inner border. Then a wider border with the mustard-y color and bind with the paisley....thus repeating the progression you have in the blocks and pulling it all together.
That being said....it's your quilt. Audition different fabrics and see what you like best.
That being said....it's your quilt. Audition different fabrics and see what you like best.
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