Make less white
 

Does that make since ?

since what? better without

I like both ways. Funny how we are all different.

Maybe you would like it better if you couched some yarn on top or used colored thread when quilted. I personally like it without the circles.

Don't put the circles in-maybe you could quilt with a variegated thread to tie it all in-it certainly is very bright-can't wait to see the finish-Best stitches

That does make sense! You are correct that there is too much white. I would make the border smaller. Then I would add 2 other borders. Here is a picture from my Quilt Pro program.

Also I agree that you should use colored thread when quilting the white blocks

I don't care for the circles. it's too busy. How about just a small red border around the white.

Now don't hit me but I would take it apart and make for LC blocks. Your fab is gorgeous. I like white in quilts too but just a little too much here.

I like Arleners version, but whatever you do, I would leave off the circles.

Yes that is what I was thinking too.

i like top pic.

If you mean the white is too bright you could tea dye the block to tone it down.

I really like Arlene's solution, IMHO the circles look contrived. Another possibility either with the top pic or Arlene's solution would be to use a little smaller circle as the "head" of a flower appliqué in the white squares. Love your color choices and the white, maybe a little less of it, really makes them pop.

I like the addition. White is a "take over" color. I have a hard time working with it and rarely do.

I agree with the 'take it apart' person - perhaps replace the white with a tone on tone green similar to one of the lighter greens in the log cabin blocks.

The fabrics in the log cabin blocks look nice together.

Looks good wold add some more color with the board, great job and thank you for sharing
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

I also like Arleners idea. It is very pretty, but not with the circles. Thanks for sharing.

I like it best without the circles.

Question you are saying too much white.
I would say minus the circles also.
But if you are feeling the white is in your face
Tea stain it.

personally I like the white

Circles are fun. Move them around to make asymmetrical arrangement . Overlap some on the cabin blocks. Make small groups or lines of circles. Cut a few in half! Make some smaller sizes. I don't have the ability to make a picture but I encourage you to experiment.

sawsan, another idea? Use that white border by stitching on a waving stem border or waving ric-rac. Cut the circles smaller and use some of them as flowers, add a few leaves. The circles could also be cut into wedges to make cockscomb-like flowers.

I'm with you on it being too much white. Maybe do really neat stitching with bright colored thread on the large white blocks?

I also like Arlene's suggestion of the bright border dividing the wide white border into smaller sections.

The circles 'help' in one sense, but I really don't care for them on this particular design.

This was also my thoughts...after all you already have the circles made...Take a chance and try using them in the center area. I also like the narrow print border ideas. Have fun with it above all... :)

Judy in Phx, AZ

I think the circles add a lot to it, and I like them together with the log cabin.

This is just an idea for using the circles in the border. [ATTACH=CONFIG]346925[/ATTACH]

Arleners is right -- that little border of the darker fabric will make all the difference. That, and quilting with a variegated thread using some of the colors in the quilt. Please post when you're done - can't wait to see it finished! Beautiful blocks!

That's exactly what I was thinking. I love what you've already got going & think a narrow inner border would really make those blocks shine. I'm looking forward to seeing this beauty all done!!!

That is one spectacular quilt! I love it!

what is the white fabric you are using???? would you mind telling me where you found it? I think its lovely and I love quilts with lots of white

I think you need some darker border and lose the dots.

I think I would add another color border, and then quilt with colored thread as someone else mentioned. Very pretty though!

Without circles....and add a border.

What she said.

I like the border idea of Arlene's...

What about a vine with flowers around the edge?You could use the colors in the log cabin and machine applique them. The circles just do not improve the design.

I like this idea, or the smaller border design sent in. Are they yoyos? They just don't balance well in your pic of them around the blocks. IMHO. Lynn

Better without, I agree. Nice clean colorful lines without, I think.

As a rule I love white and can't get enough. However, I would make the white border smaller and put another border to frame it. I would not do the yoyo's.

I agree with Arleners. Her prototype is much more pleasing to the eye. IMHO.