Originally Posted by
Rebecca_S
I think you are doing good! When I look at your blocks and squint, a couple of the fabrics appear to be "mediums", the small floral print in particular. The log cabin block often has higher contrast between the light side and the dark side than what you have. Mediums can be used to good effect. If you want stronger contrast I would add some lighter whites and darker darks to the fabrics you are using but maybe you want low contrast logs.
I agree with Rebecca about the fabrics. You are doing a beautiful job. Sometimes I do test blocks also. The quilt I'm working on now I wanted a Delectable Mountain border and I used a dark black print with a white kona. My DH had me put it next to the center panel and the first words out of his mouth was the white was too glaring. I then redid the blocks with a light gray kona instead of the white and it was perfect. Sometimes it takes letting someone else look at it.
Looking forward to seeing the quilt when it's finished.