I think it's great. I have this pattern too, but haven't made it yet. I love it. And I think you alternative plan is great.

Nice job. I love "salvaging" a mistake.

Didn't Eddie just recently post a picture of his?

I think the random looks fine, I had to look for the matching fabric in the first one.

I'm not much help as I can't see a big lot of difference. They both look great.

i guess i'm not gonaa be much help , but i like both

I say stay with your original plan;no one will notice any lack of enough color for some of the stars. Besides, it will give new definition to stretched stars! A happy error for sure! :thumbup:

Love both, but the second is my favorite!