It will be called I Am a Rose that has no stem, but i can't say any more, cus every time i do, i don't finish a project lol, so this is all i can say...i hope i can this, it's really important to me, and i will tell later why, if i can get it done :)

I am loving it already. Hugs :)

Ah the plott thickens.....what a beauty!!

Awe, thank you so much Henry, and thank you Cathie, yes the plot does thicken, here is the beginnings of a poem that will go with it, the first verse, i haven't thought of the other verses yet:

I am a rose that has no stem
But i am not alone
Many leaves surround, and care for me
And protect me from life's storms

Now, who is the rose? :)

Anyways, now my machine is messing up again, so i hope i can get through this, will tell more later :) :) :)

It's going to be pretty!!
Can't wait!

Thanks sweetheart, hope i can do it

You can do it!
I have faith in you!!!

Is it done yet?? ;)

lol.....noooo.....not yet.....

Oh dear, i can really use an opinion now. This will be a wallhanging, the corner squares will be white, and the rest of the centre will be white. I've seen log cabins done to look like stars, and this is my problem. I was hoping to do a star, but, with the roses in the cabins, do the roses detract from the star pattern so that the star is not noticeable, or is the star noticeable enough, and with a star, the roses get turned inward, and im hesitating if they dont look good that way, in the second photo i can make it like a diamond, not quite what i wanted, but a diamond is nice too, but the diamond looks better maybe, goes with centre diamond, and roses are turned outward, and if i did the diamond shape, maybe i would need to make the centre background floral? What does the star look like, and which one is better?

And here's the other photo

Okay barb I like number two better. I don't know why but I just do. Looking good

Thanks Renee. Yes, the more i look at it, even though i wanted a star, i think the roses turned inward looks kinda scrunchy, the diamond one just kind of flows and radiates out. I wonder if i do number two, if i should do the centre background white or floral, maybe floral so the diamond shape doesnt get broke up

That is beautiful.

awe, thank you quilt4u...think im gonna get to bed now, and mull this over in my sleep

I vote for Number 2 tooo!!!!! Barb it is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I vote for #2. It is a beautiful quilt. They are such nice rich colors.

Oh Barb-That is just drop dead beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! It seems to me that is has an inner beauty, just like it's creator, you.
Billie G

Both are beautiful, but I do prefer #2. You are a very talented lady.

I personally like #2, but both are very nice.

Oh wow! That is beatiful! I vote for # 2.

Barb, That is absolutely breath-taking!!!! I have never seen this log cabin variation, but I will not forget it now. Your fabric choices are to die for too--perfect!!!!! I KNOW you will get this finished!!!!

I am going to make it unanimous for number 2. And use the floral fabric in the center. Stunning!!!!

I vote number 2 :):) Oh and your package is being sent off today :)

Barb, it is Stunning!! Your colors are gorgeous! :) #2 is my favorite layout. :)

Yes, #2 is my favorite, too.

absolutely beautiful. I vote for #2 also!

I vote for #2. It's beautiful. Can't wait to see it all finished :-)

I like #2. With a floral center, #1 might give you the star effect you're thinking you'd like. Either way, it's going to be a beautiful wall hanging. Great job!

I think # 2 wins hands down. That is so pretty!!!

Your block is BEAUTIFUL! Hope all works out as you desire! I'm very curious as to the "why"!

Susan

Barb, I love it!!! Sooo pretty!! I say #2 also. I think for the star to work, you would need the darker colors in your rose block and the lighter in the center and corner squares. But this is still BEAUTIFUL!!!!

That is absolutley beautiful!
I vote for number 2...reminds me how a bouquet spreads out.
K

My vote is for #2. It is gorgeous.

awwwwwwwwwww you can do it dearheart. I'm really loving it. And the poem.... kinda sounds like me :D you go girl, i can't wait too see more of it...... I have faith in ya kiddo :D

I think that #2 is also the best choice.

And I would put the darker color(floral) aroun the center block.
I think the higher contrast will make the diamond design show up more that white

ok kiddo. i'm going with #2.

BEAUTIFUL!! I like the 2nd photo better.

ditto1

I'd have to say #2 as well. Colors are really pretty!

You got it Bev! I knew you would get it!!! :) Yes, a rose with no stem, is like when a person has a disability, when wind comes, the rose bud would be blown all over the ground...without a stem, but, the leaves that surround a rose with no stem, protect it from the wind, so it is not blown about, the leaves are friends and family and caregivers and doctors and researchers :) :) :)

No 2 and I agree with jstitch it needs a bit more of the dark red.
Going to be a lovely wall hanging]