I think this layout #4 is called Straight Furrows. The dark blocks arranged this way form a strong diagonal pattern, contrasting with the lights.
I do like the symmetry of layout #5. This one may be called Barn Raising, and is a very popular choice for Log Cabin quilts. Good grief, this took forever for me to arrange. Each quadrant has blocks that are turned in a different pattern and I kept getting all mixed up. There still could be something turned the wrong way, but you get the general effect, which I like very much.
When we pick the layout we are going to go with, I tell you, I will post a picture for you all to examine before I start sewing any blocks together. I am going to need a lot of help to be sure I don't have any blocks going the wrong way!
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Straight Furrows gets my vote.
Yesterday I liked #2 the best, but today my favorite is Barn Raising. Which one does your daughter like best?
I like # 5 the best, although they are all very nice!
2 and 5 are my favorites, but I think 5 wins!
Have alwYs liked the barn raising. Layout but fun to try out different pTterns. Looking forward to what you decide
It’s #5 as the best IMHO and I like it more than #2.
My first Log Cabin was put together with a large Evening Star type layout in the center and Barn Raising around it. Sorry I cannot seem to find a photo of it but it was made back in the days of snapshots.
Hugs!
I am making a rail fence quilt and I swear it takes more time to decide on a layout than to make the quilt. I can understand your dilemma. Once you decide on one option, you have to give up all the other options for this quilt.
All of these are beautiful. I like the chevrons and the barnraising. You can’t go wrong with any of these layouts though.
Picturing this quilt on a bed vs. on a design wall, I think #3 and #5 will have the most striking presence in the room. I like #3 most just because it seems less conventional.
I have to admit I do love barn raising. It looks great!
Mary
I like #5 the most; #3 comes in 2nd.
Actually, I like all of them but #1, #2 are too “normal” — well may be “common” would be a better choice of word.
#3 does, in a way, remind me of an airport runway (or landing strip), but I do like that it is unusual.
Some will argue that #5 is very common also, but it is a very striking design.
Recently, I helped a friend lay out a log cabin quilt. You have to walk away for awhile then revisit to find that ‘one block’ you’ve put in the wrong orientation. Sara will have a hard choice to make among all these beautiful layouts!
I choose Barn Raising.
I always like ‘straight furrow’ – reminds me of my farm background. The blocks are great, so any layout you choose will work!!! Sally
I tend to usually go with the the straight furrows but these blocks look rather nice in #2 and #5.
Makes me want to cut some logs and build 🙂
of course i like the most complicated layout: #5. they are all beautiful and it will be fun to see which one your daughter likes best! ;p
Hi there! I wonder if you have tried doing an off-center barn raising layout? Puts a modern-ish spin on a traditional design. I like both #4 and #5 myself – but if it isn’t going to be a surprise, will your daughter get a vote?
They are all great and I know I’m no help at all but I just seen this book and the quilt layouts (scroll down a bit, Carrie’s Mi Casa and Heather’s Herringbone would look great with your blocks, too:-)
So far I still like the second layout from yesterday. But you really can’t make a bad choice.
I like 5 and 2 the best. Funny how we all have varied opinions! Look forward to seeing which one is chosen by Sara!
Definitely barn raising, but this because it’s how I set my LC quilt. Also think about how you want it quilted, that might help decide the setting. I did mine with feathers all around the cream diamonds and it turned out quite nice. Love how graphic this is with your fabric choices.
I really like #5