I am also working on a Carpenter Star, but no pattern just following a pic and doing a double ring...It's amazing how they all look different by all the color combinations.
I love the first one!!! I have a thing for bright colors though I really like the second to, it has more of a country feel to it, to me anyway. Great work on both they are wonderful.
I like the first one the best. I like the contrast better. You can see the difference in the colors better. Both are beautiful. Please post finished pictures.