Quilter101

Could I do a totally jumbled log cabin, like not have dark vs. lights? I mean, how would that look, like a big mess or awesome?
Thanks
Emily

judy_68

Im working on log cabin blocks right now that Im only using scraps on. It is going to probably be a mess. lol Or maybe it will be awsome. Who knows??? lol

Judy in Ohio

littlehud

That is part of the fun of quilting. Waiting to see the finished project. I think it might look scrappy. That's not a mess. It's cool.

Prism99

I wouldn't do a totally jumbled log cabin because, IMO, the eye likes to be able to recognize a pattern of some kind. It doesn't have to be a rigid pattern, though.

I might try a partially jumbled log cabin by dividing lights and darks first, then randomly apportioning mediums to each pile. Each square would be gradated, but the gradation would be either to the lighter side or the darker side.

butterflywing

try one block and see what you think.

Bev

That makes a lot of sense! 8)

gcathie

My Mom did a log cabin like you are saying....it came out really nice and all us girls are argueing who is going to get it.....it was her first log cabin and even the strips are way off....but it is awesome.....give it a go.....:-)......but don't forget to show us.......:-)

leaha

I did several and I think it is great