Well...I have been a busy girl. Look what I started while in the mountains this past week! I have been wanting to do a log cabin afghan for quite some time. Only thing I knew I had to have was red center squares. So, while relaxing in this absolutely gorgeous log cabin that was sitting on Nantahala Lake, I began making squares. Problem is...I can't decide what exactly I want to do!
You can see what I am talking about. This one has more contrast. Then there is the question on how to arrange them.
Then, I tried other colors. You see where I am going? At this point I am seeking opinions. My mom tells me to use them all. She may have something there!
There is something about these colors that I like. They are so subdued and peaceful. Serene. They remind me of a photograph I took off the back deck of the cabin we stayed in....
See what I mean??? I think I am close to these colors...but not quite. I took this one morning right before a rain shower hit. It was gorgeous there!
Decisions ~ Decisions! I would love any comments that can help me make my mind up!!
Before I go, I want to share just a couple more things with everyone!! My flickr buddy used my Chicken Ornaments pattern and put the cutest spin on it ever!!!!! She is such a talented gal...love her patterns!
Adorable or what!!!!! Check out
Ellen's blog! It is so full of inspiration! You can find the rooster pattern
here in my shop.
Lastly, I want to leave you with a picture of the ultimate shirret rugmaker at her best!
Look at that rug she is making!!!! I promise to bring you more pictures of it!
I signing out...got some hooking to do!
12 comments:
I agree with your mom, use them all! I see some yarn in there that I used on the big afghan I made for my husband. I think it's called Aspen Print. Such soft colors. I love the red center on your blocks. You just can't go wrong using a red center!
MGM
Yep, I'm with your Mum and Mary Grace- I would use all the colours.
They look just beautiful, and I love how you have matched them with that beautiful photo
I love them all together. That are perfect and have that cabin feel, which I adore. Yes, all the colors of that feeder in the foreground of a beautiful trips.
Can't wait to see more about this rug project. Very cool.
I absolutely love the colors and I am with your mother and would use them all. The roosters are adorable and I would love to make those myself after my move. Can't wait to see the finished rug. What lovely work.
I'm loving your squares....do you have a pattern you could share or are you just making it up as you go along?
Mix them all up. You know it will be gorgeous!
@ amy, I am just making it up as I go. I will post a pattern for the square at some point.
Your color combinations are so unique no matter what you work on! You just have that talent & eye. I'm in love with this log cabin design like many of your other creations. The 'Roosters' are just too cute! Thank you for mentioning me! :')
I'm working on a log cabin afghan as well and am having trouble settling on my colors too. I love your use of the variegated yarn and the red centers really pop. Have a great day. I just added you to my "feed". :-)
I am so glad that I found your blog, I have always loved to crochet and knit and I have been quilting for 15 years. Your photos are an inspiration! Keep up the wonderful work!
I, too, like all your colors -- but I do also think log cabins look best with strong contrasts. Just my own preference.
On the other hand, your designs are always lovely!
@marcia, I am struggling with that same thing! I keep moving my squares around, taking some apart. This is a true learning experience!
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