What color for the center of a Log Cabin if I am using purple?

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07-08-2016, 05:07 AM

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joe'smom

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I didn't realize that red was the traditional center of a log cabin block. Always learning something new here!

07-08-2016, 05:26 AM

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sheilar

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I would go with yellow, I feel red and/or yellow can signify the fire

07-08-2016, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Edie

Red is the traditional. People who know quilting know that the center of the Log Cabin is red and should be just that. It matches any color because of the meaning of the red square. Every sampler quilt that I make I have the center block as the Log Cabin and the center of the Log Cabin, regardless of the main color of the quilt, is always red. It goes way back and the meaning was the welcome to the home with the fire in the fireplace. You change the color and it isn't a Log Cabin anymore. Edie

A log cabin is a log cabin is a log cabin! Red may be the traditional choice for the center square but everyone knows a log cabin quilt when they see one. Go to Pinterest and type in "log cabin quilts".

07-08-2016, 05:30 AM

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marshaKay

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green is my thought.

07-08-2016, 05:45 AM

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lfletcher

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I personally think you could find a good red to go with the purple and that would be my preference.

07-08-2016, 05:54 AM

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sprice

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I'd use yellow--that is if you want it to pop.

07-08-2016, 06:02 AM

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MaggieLou

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I would try all the suggestions mentioned and see which one you like best. Personally, I like the idea of turquoise or lt. green with the purple.

07-08-2016, 06:09 AM

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earthwalker

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It's up to you, but red for tradition, or to be modern silver grey, and must admit I am a fan of yellow. Let us see what your block turns out like, we'd love to know what you chose.

07-08-2016, 08:17 AM

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Dina

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So many things to think about! Thanks, everyone, I certainly am going to audition various colors. I will let you know what I decide.

Dina

07-08-2016, 08:38 AM

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Snooze2978

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Why not red? I made a disappearing 4-patch quilt recently with reds and purples and it came out great. Remember the "Red Hat Ladies" theme? It was red and purple. Here's a pic of my red/purple quilt to give you an idea how the 2 colors go together.

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