This will be a small wall hanging for my mother-in-law. She asked me to make her one, and I found the perfect wine fabric over the summer. (They make wine and are Italian.) We had picked another pattern, but she just gave me the dimensions she needs: about 20" x 40" so I'm thinking a log cabin design is better for that size. I'm going to do 3 squares with 7" centers, and I'll do 4 1" (finished) logs around each side. If I add a 3" border it'll be 39" by 17". I didn't have a light picked for the other pattern...so I pulled these three and can't decide which looks better.

I sent these to her too.... but what's your take?

I have no idea what order the photos will post in, so I'll just say pick #1,2 or 3. :D

UPDATE FROM BELOW: the gold on the left side will be taken out, in case that helps your decision!

Thanks!!

I think you posted the same picture 3 times or am I going blind?? LOL

sewjoyce--look at the fabric on the right. The ones on the left are definites. :D

I like them all, but the last one I think is best.
Katherine

I like #3. Love the wine fabric!

Duh -- sorry -- I am going blind --

I pick #2!! But hey, don't listen to me :oops: :oops: 8) 8) :wink:

Hubby picked the third too.

I goofed up my measurements--it would have made a 15" square, not an 11" one! Back to my graft paper. :roll:

I think I like #3, but if you think it is too much "gold" or she is not as fond of gold, go with #2.

Okay--the square has to be smaller. 12" will work, so I'll do a 6" center (fussy cut) with finished 1" strips, but I can't only fit 3 rows on each side, not 4. So, I'll take that gold on the left out! Then the color all of you like won't clash at all!

:D Yes?? :D

Love the gold--really makes it pop!

I think # 3

roseville rose--do you mean the #3 pic? Or are you talking about the gold I took out? :D

I tried the gold on the left on the right and it's just too dark, bright...

I like #2 it kind of harmonizes all the colors.

Pic #3--I think it pulls the gold out of your wine fabric--like a chardonnay!

Since it is going to be a log cabin, why not use all 3 and maybe another light color for your light side of the cabin?

3 gets my vote

Melissa--I pondered going scrappy on both sides, but with only three squares, I thought it'd be too busy... so, although it's rarely what I usually do :lol: , I was going to calm it down and stick to one fabric on the light side.

OK, then I like #3!

I like #3 best and keep the gold in as it blends with the rest and adds warmth.

I like them all........

Well, mil loved #1 and #3. I told her via phone that #3 really made it warmer, made the wine fabric brighter. But I like #1 too--esp how it'd look on the side on it's own...the green leaves really make all the greens blend. Soooooo, Mark's having lunch with his parents tomorrow and it hauling it all there. I'll know tomorrow what she's picked. :D

I like #3.

wow, I "seam" to be the only one so far, but I really like the light color in the first one #7129. It appears to have a bit of green in it, which really looks well with the other greens....just my 2 cents worth. All the fabs or really great.

I guess it is really too late to throw my two cents worth in at this point, but I really like number 3 also---but then I am always drawn to warm tones. I would leave the gold in it too. It gives it some "pop". It is going to be gorgeous!! I cannot wait to see it finished!

hi - I like the first picture - the three on the right, have fun, she will love it...

Since you're going to take out the gold, I like the brightest yellow one, but the gold would look great too.

I like one and what about a blue?......I see a blue or green side....just another thought to throw in the mix

Hey Karla It's #3 for me! :D

Hey, I like all three but if you had to pin me down to a choice I would go for the top pic. The green (looks like green) in the light fabric picks up the green in your other fabrics and ties it all together

:D Well, #2 is out for sure. :lol: I love the green on the top--but #3 definitely gives it all a warm cozy feel... I can't wait to see what she picks.

What if I did the center block in the green and the butter yellow on the outsides?

Guess im the odd ball, I like number 1 the best, the cream & light green, but all are good choices........
Gail

I like # 2 but I think the gold color should stay. It really makes it stand out.

Can't wait to see it!

Kyia

I like #1 best

I think #3 makes it pop with that bright gold color.

I like no 2 the best. All three are lovely, but I think no 2 would be my choice.

2 looks great and I would also leave in the gold as maybe a small border. It really does bring it together.

prettykitty - that was exactly what I was thinking. though the colors rarely show exact on our silly moniter screens...
Today I fly into San Antonio to see son and family :!: :thumbup: ... I will be playing soccer mom to 6 & 8 year old boys while their mom is out of state and I am taking a suitcase full of quilting/ binding to do. I hope to get a lot done, but I might be on the road, with map quest trying to find the quilt shops nearby......

I like #3.

How can I leave the gold in and get the squares the right size? Mostly, not too big? With three colors on each side of a 6" square it'll work. I can't go smaller than a 6" square.

Would you take a color beside the gold out? Like the grapes? So, it'd be gold, green, and wine on the one side?

Maybe use the grapes as the border? Jeepers, my brain hurts. :lol:

I would pull the grapes out and use for a border. Then I would use option 1 for my light. Sorry your head is hurting. I am sure it will be beautiful any way you choose the colors.

Debbie