barnbum

I prefer the lined up ones too--and your reason helps me to understand why. :-)

kathy

I vote, dancing.

quilterpurpledog

I like the first one because the shadow effect complements the wide variety of very interesting fabrics. To add the element that makes them dance causes a loss of visual unity and focus.

ManiacQuilter2

I like them both. I prefer rectangle shape for placemats. You really want to keep them quick to make or at least that is how I did things out here in CA to keep the price down.

barnbum

This is interesting. So far here, it's 12:7 in favor of straight grid. On a fb group it's 8:10 in favor of dancing. I love the comments! Your ideas are things I think but can't find the words to express. I'll tally again when I get home from work. Looks like I'll be making some of both.

I'm wondering if the preference would change when a different fabric is used.

Thanks for your help!

barnbum

I agree on skipping extras to keep price down. The straight grid is definitely quicker.

bjchad

Chalk up another vote for dancing.

giquilt

Here is an ambiguous answer. I liked the Straight set in the single picture but the Dancing side by side. So if you are making a single quilt I vote for Straight.

orangeroom

I prefer the dancing one too! Nice!

sandrab64

The OCD viewers will go for the first one! Love them both and always nice to see something different!