OKsewnsew, yep, I'll add my vote that the new placement works better with the black diamond of your center. But I also agree with you on your first choice about the motion and dimension. I often take pictures of my stuff just to look at it with new eyes.
PB, I like your fabrics but it is really hard to pick without knowing what the pattern will be. I wish your first border, the checks, showed up a little more, and maybe they do in real life. On the other hand, I like that it doesn't overpower your intricate center. See...I'm no help at all.
