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light, dark, half & half, or middle-of-the-road?

Old 09-24-2011, 07:03 AM
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http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/Item--i-TT-8669-JADE is this it ?
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Old 09-24-2011, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MTS
yep, totally personal preference.

Here are 4 examples made with a random LC block (I don't know the dimensions of yours):

Light center - Dark center - Lighter value of the darker side - Accent (orange) color center

Again, your logs and center have different proportions than the sample I used, so they might look a little different.
Thanks for taking time to do the picture samples and post. Shows the difference.

I like the red best. Makes everything else pop.
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Old 09-24-2011, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by kimscruzer
Yes, that is the collection. I have purchased six of the prints, including the one shown.
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Old 09-24-2011, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by newBe
Originally Posted by kimscruzer
Yes, that is the collection. I have purchased six of the prints, including the one shown.
Well, newBe, that's a really interesting collection.

If I were using those in a LC block - again, my personal preference - I might look at one of the many motifs in the fabric, and fussy cut them for use as the center block.
It could be from the one shown in the link above, or one of the others.
Maybe the circles in this one? Or the curlicues?
http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/Item--i-TT-8663-BLUE

Keeps it all in the family, blendable, not so jarring as an accent color on the opposite side of the color wheel (like the orange - you said you preferred the darker look).

And, since you're using it for the logs, you'll have shots of the color going through them as well.

Again, personal preference.

But it's a lovely fabric collection. Looking forward to seeing what you decide to do.
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Old 09-24-2011, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MTS
Originally Posted by newBe
Originally Posted by kimscruzer
Yes, that is the collection. I have purchased six of the prints, including the one shown.
Well, newBe, that's a really interesting collection.

If I were using those in a LC block - again, my personal preference - I might look at one of the many motifs in the fabric, and fussy cut them for use as the center block.
It could be from the one shown in the link above, or one of the others.
Maybe the circles in this one? Or the curlicues?
http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/Item--i-TT-8663-BLUE

Keeps it all in the family, blendable, not so jarring as an accent color on the opposite side of the color wheel (like the orange - you said you preferred the darker look).

And, since you're using it for the logs, you'll have shots of the color going through them as well.

Again, personal preference.

But it's a lovely fabric collection. Looking forward to seeing what you decide to do.
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Old 09-24-2011, 07:56 AM
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I was told that red is to used for the center block. That said I have been to many quilt shows and you can do what you like, it will be nice when it is completed.

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Old 09-24-2011, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by MTS
Originally Posted by newBe
Originally Posted by kimscruzer
Yes, that is the collection. I have purchased six of the prints, including the one shown.
Well, newBe, that's a really interesting collection.

If I were using those in a LC block - again, my personal preference - I might look at one of the many motifs in the fabric, and fussy cut them for use as the center block.
It could be from the one shown in the link above, or one of the others.
Maybe the circles in this one? Or the curlicues?
http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/Item--i-TT-8663-BLUE

Keeps it all in the family, blendable, not so jarring as an accent color on the opposite side of the color wheel (like the orange - you said you preferred the darker look).

And, since you're using it for the logs, you'll have shots of the color going through them as well.

Again, personal preference.

But it's a lovely fabric collection. Looking forward to seeing what you decide to do.
I wondered if the center of that piece might be suitable for a fancy-cut center, but wasn't yet sure of the scale. (I've been so surprised when I actually receive the fabric that is ordered off the internet re: scale!) In addition to Hancock's of Paducah, there are additional coordinates including EQ903 Plume Abstract-Gold/Jade, EQ911 Plume Abstract-Gold, EQ906 Plume Leaves-Gold and EQ908 Plume Leaves Gold/Turquoise at Fabric.com. that would be considered if the fancy-cut fabric option is not feasible. If you select the family FROM THE NEW ARRIVALS PAGE, the six fabrics which I purchased (from Hancock's actually) pull up in the first two rows.
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Old 09-24-2011, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by QuilterGary
I was told that red is to used for the center block. That said I have been to many quilt shows and you can do what you like, it will be nice when it is completed.

Man here.
Hello gent! Yeah! I did read that red is traditionally used to represent the hearth of the log home and that black was used to welcome slaves to the safehouse. I've been so thankful and excited to receive the responses.
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Old 09-24-2011, 10:43 AM
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Center should be red for a chimney on the log cabin
or yellow for light shining through window of the log cabin
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Old 09-25-2011, 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by newBe
I'm planning a light cream and deep blue/green straight furrow log cabin quilt, but am perplexed regarding selection of the initial/center square fabric. Does one select the light or the dark fabric for this center piece; perhaps one half of the centers are light and one half are dark? Perhaps one uses a middle-of-road range color? ( I do not plan to use red or black.) I've glimpsed at the web for examples, and even saw one that looked like the quilter used two fabrics (i.e., each a triangle cut) for the one square center. Suggestions, ladies? P.S. I hope there are some male members of the board, but haven't noticed any yet; speak up too guys, if you are out there! Is there a traditional strategy (other than red or black) for the center selection, or just a matter of personal preference?
I like a center that stands out a bit, so lighter or darker, whichever you choose, I'd use a center with some contrast from what's around it.
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