yngldy--Yes, I have seen (and think I still have the magazine because I liked the pattern for) Libby's Log Cabin by Mariann Fons. The stars in it appeal to me, as well as that sky blue. My sister's main living area only has the colors I mentioned, but she painted a bathroom in blues, and another in greens, so I know she likes both. I've toyed with tossing in one of those colors.
Maggie Ann, I remind my sister often how great a sister I am. LOL. No, actually, she tells me I am, without fishing .
Glad--I appreciate the helpful link. It gave me food for thought.
toverly-- Good point. The videos I've watched DO stress the importance of alternating inner and outer lights and darks so that the last round of each block will not touch a matching round when the rows are sewn together. It's one of those things I MUST remember. I'm afraid of zoning out once I get my rhythm, and failing to remember the few--but necessary--instructions for making the blocks work in the pattern.