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!
63 responses to “Log Cabin Layouts #4 and #5”
Straight Furrows gets my vote.
Straight Furrows gets my vote.
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?
Yesterday I liked #2 the best, but today my favorite is Barn Raising. Which one does your daughter like best?
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!
I like # 5 the best, although they are all very nice!
I like # 5 the best, although they are all very nice!
2 and 5 are my favorites, but I think 5 wins!
2 and 5 are my favorites, but I think 5 wins!
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
Have alwYs liked the barn raising. Layout but fun to try out different pTterns. Looking forward to what you decide
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 have to admit I do love barn raising. It looks great!
Mary
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.
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.
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!
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!
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 choose Barn Raising.
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 always like ‘straight furrow’ – reminds me of my farm background. The blocks are great, so any layout you choose will work!!! Sally
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 🙂
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 🙂
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
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
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?
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?
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:-)
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:-)
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.
So far I still like the second layout from yesterday. But you really can’t make a bad choice.
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!
I like 5 and 2 the best. Funny how we all have varied opinions! Look forward to seeing which one is chosen by Sara!
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.
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.
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
I really like #5
I really like #5