can you add cornerstones? If so try the micro dot with black cornerstones.

not really sure how I would do that with a quilt as you go method.

You can make the connecting strips any color you want. Just sew them to the square you are using for the backing. I think a narrow black sashing would really make the patterns pop. Any fabric you like can be for the backing.

How about 2 borders, one cranberry and then the black.

I personally don't like the black, it feels harsh to me. The block that you're concerned about with the green. I would go with the dark green (almost forest) color. What about a navy?

I lean toward a very dark green, and I thought that darker red you had with the dots looked good too. I think the black is too harsh and the light colors too light.

I like the red with the micro dots. I say go with what calls to you. It's your quilt.

I think the black makes the blocks pop while the red micro dot feels homey. Which feeling are you going for? Look at me! or welcome home!

Thanks, I feel the same way. And I really do like the way the red micro dot looks with everything. I will ask my oldest son today at lunch as well. Some how he was born with an eye for color.

The homey country feeling.