The direction of the fabric that runs parallel to the selvage is the lengthwise grain. This has a little less stretch than the direction that runs perpendicular to the selvage. Which is crosswise grain. Most strips that are rotary cut for quilts are cut on the crosswise grain. In a log cabin quilt, if you use soothing-colored logs around a center that represents a loved one, that loved one will be soothed.
Quilts have to 'breath' to remain pretty after being stored.
Take time to sew a muslin bag for each quilt that you make so that the quilt can be rolled, not folded, and put away safely. Bags can be closed with Velcro or drawstrings and don't forget to label it with your fabric pens. A bright print set with plain, dark fabrics is a 'happy thought' for the user. They should be quilted with Happy motifs such as flowers and butterflies. Quilting Lore Never give a new quilt as a present as it will be bad luck.