I vote for 1 as well, like the busy scrappy look of it, balances well.

I pick option #2...I like how the outside border matches the inside border. And it doesn't make it look as busy. It's softer on the eyes.

I'd vote for #3 because the interest shifts from one to the other and back again.

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I prefer #1

I like the first option the best; it looks more even in its distribution and makes the eye travel over the whole quilt.

# 2 as the scrappy center part looks to be the main focus on the top of the bed and the borders just the drop down the sides. They could be embelished by the type of quilting done in the space.

#1 I would like better if the outer border squares were smaller than the center (bed top) design - which would make you focus more on the center design.

#3 don't like the free floating patches - looks like an after thought to me

I like # 1

#1 for some reason.

Now I am torn I like both of them :lol: But since you need it bigger #4 .

Just to throw a monkey wrench in here , what size are the blocks currently? Can you make the blocks bigger to get to the size you need ?

I like one.

I like number two the best. :-D

I like the third one best, bc my eyes get to rest on the outer border.

I guess I am wierd because 3 just catches my eye the rest look ordinary to me...

I like three, also; it's different.

I like number 1 with a couple less white borders.

I already voted on the layout. One question though.....is the light color really white or a beige or tan. It seems like a beige on beige design would go better with your other fabrics.

I like #1 the best :) Good luck with your choice!

I like *1. Looks best and complete.

1 looks good to me

I was going to say #1, but I actually like #4 better--not just because you need it larger!

The light color is unbleached muslin.

The blocks are made from 4-inch charm squares and I already have almost half of them done. So the block size is pretty well set. I'm cutting the charms from my scraps and piecing them as a break from some of my other projects. Its a work in progress so it will be a while before I finish this quilt. I'm just at a point where I need to decide which direction I'm going.

I thought about that but in order to make the blocks on the outer border come out even the inner borders need to equal the size of the block.

My vote goes to #3, I like it because it's different. I'm an odd ball, what can I say. ;-)

No 1 - no 2 is 2nd choice. No 3 looks like you ran out of fabric.

1 - The colors really pop and the quilt makes me happy!

I like #1 best, the scrappier the better.

May I ask why you decided to put 5 borders in between the inner piecing and the outer pieced border? And how do you plan on quilting those borders?

I'm a professional quilter so I'm always interested in the quilting part!

Some quilting maven on Alex's old show - the show theme was borders - said borders should not exceed 3/4 of the block size.

I like #1 best because it has a finished look and more balanced
#2 is also very nice
Your first choice is always what you should go with ..That's what happens with mine ! LOL

I like #1 best. The others have too much "white" space. Think #1 looks very warm and inviting and fun.

number 1

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Ditto

O.K. That would look nice with your other fabrics. Was this design done in EQ?

I definitely like #1!

It's a toss up between 1 & 2. I like them both a lot. Let the size help you decide. One is probably a little larger than 2. I like them all.

1 I like the pattern of this better

All look good, but for me it's gotta be No 1 :thumbup:

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