I like the purple. I think even with a light border the purple draws the eye to the star which after all is the star of the quilt. But I am not an experienced quilter as the rest of the ladies on the board. I like them both but purple is my favorite. I respect your talent. I don't think I could do that. I made a quilt that had to be put togehter on the diagonal and it like to drove my brain crazy. I am left handed and I became close friends with my seam ripper before I got it finished. LOL