it all depends on the quilt and the design---i have done it both ways some quilts i feel the design needs to face in toward the center- some i keep going across the top- down the sides, across the bottom so when i stand in front of it it is all in the same direction= it is a personal choice---sometimes i have done quilts that just look better with the design framing the center---and quilted it the way your hubby says it should be----maybe draw a couple daisy's on paper- place them on the bottom in his direction & see what you think- then in your direction & see the difference---either way is correct- it is simply your choice to decide which way you like best----framing the center or traveling down the quilt-