This first one is the same as Bonnie Hunter's version--a traditional "Barn Raising" pattern.
This one has dark and light diamonds (I am not using all my blocks in these samples as my design floor has limited space unless I start moving furniture around!)
Here are some larger diamonds:
How about these zig-zags?
A different view of the zig-zags--these look more like giant "W's":
And, last but not least, up arrows...
Please let me know which one (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6) is your favourite by commenting on this blog post. I am open to suggestions...
I like #2 but I guess it all depends on which design is different from what you've done recently. At least I like to keep doing different things. The colors are lovely and actually all the designs are nice and unique but I'd choose #2 since you're making me choose :)
ReplyDeleteI like them all but #3 is my favorite right now. Tomorrow might look different :-)
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I like all of the layouts but I think #3 is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteHi, Gail,
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to pick, I've always liked #1, but I did smile at your "larger diamonds" setting, #3, it shows good definition. Have fun!
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I like the #3 the best. It's a little different then the traditional #1.
ReplyDeleteThey all are BEAUTIFUL! I prefer the traditional #1, and also the vertical zigzag #4. Fun to see this today. I just bought a couple of blue FQs to cut up for one of these as well. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love them all which is not helpful. I think I would go for 3 or 6.
ReplyDelete#1 or #3 - I'm square and like the closed patterns :-). Lovely shades of blue too.
ReplyDeleteI like #1 but also like #3 and #5. Not much help, am I?
ReplyDeleteI had never thought of different ways to lay it out. I'm making one also. Now I have to consider different layouts. I do like #1 and #3. Thanks for asking my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI like design setting number 3. interesting visually.
ReplyDeleteGood job! There seems to be a lot of Blue Ridge Beauties being sewn up lately.
Oh what fun!! I really like 1 and 3.
ReplyDeleteI'm like #3 first and then #1 :-). #3 gives a neat variation with the lights and darks. They're looking great.
ReplyDeleteJacqui
I did a variation of barn raising when I made mine, but I think I'd go with layout #2 if I were making another one.
ReplyDelete#3 for sure! Love all the possibilities, it's part of the fun!
ReplyDelete#3 is my favorite. #1 is my second choice. Whatever you do is going to be really nice. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the second and third. Make it your own, not one that we've seen before, even though they are all lovely, YOU have great setting ideas also.
ReplyDeleteSome settings are already dictated by your pressing results, aren't they?
Your blocks are beautiful. I think I like #3 best.
ReplyDeleteThey are all nice but I think I like #3 the best.
ReplyDeleteI definitely like # 1 best!
ReplyDeleteI guess I'm too much a traditionalist, but I think #1 gives the best over all look, not divided up like blocks and zig zags are just not my thing. I think it is hard to decide from pictures so go with the one you like best, after all it is your quilt! Just my humble opinion.
ReplyDeleteI like #3 the best...the larger diamonds, but they are all great!
ReplyDeleteI'm working on Blue Ridge Beauty too. I'm determined to make mine king size...I think I'll be piecing these blocks forever! I'm halfway there. My favorite layouts are #1 and #5. Hmmm. Wonder what it would look like to combine two of them? Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!
ReplyDeleteHi Gail,
ReplyDeleteMy vote is for #3 - the larger diamonds. I just love blue & white quilts. Can't wait to see this one at guild. Well done!
Sada
My goodness they are all lovely! My favorites are #1 and #6 because I think that they will look best on the shape of the bed.
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I liked #6 - the up arrows. I really liked all of them, but I would probably use #6.
ReplyDeleteYou forgot one ;-). How about just straight lines from the left down corner until the upper right corner... I am making mine in browns and having the same choosing/deciding issues, but I think that is the one I would go for at the moment!
ReplyDeleteI like the larger diamonds & 'W' designs...my eye loves balance in design & must say I love your colour choice! Well balanced there too! A very nice blue/neutral controlled scrappy. Living up to your name...a cozy quilt!
ReplyDeleteHi Gail,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I like #3 best, and #1 second. This is going to be a lovely quilt.
Debbie R.
I vote for # 3. The zigzag makes me crosseyed, and the all up arrows look like it's ready for takeoff! It will look great anyway you decide.
ReplyDeleteI like #1 Barn Raising and #3 the larger diamond pattern. After I wrote this I scrolled through other comments to realize it is a popular opinion!
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