I am with Maride and Mousie....and by the way, the tree is beautiful.

Without, it takes away from the tree

I like it without the ring.

I like the ring but would make it thinner.

I wouldn't it makes me think it's a sign and I agree with another who said it limited the tree

same here. you did a great job.

Maride wrote:
I would put a thin black border around the whole thing. The ring looks a little too tight.

I agree with Maride. A thin black border would look great. Tree is really pretty.

how about a smaller ring, so it won't be so overpowering.

No. Too crowded.

The ring sets the whole quilt off. It looks complete.