Originally Posted by
joe'smom
... I think it would benefit from some quieting down; perhaps simply replacing the 4-patch white print with a tonal would be enough.
edit: oops, I meant the 9-patch white print.
That seems like it would be a great modification. I'm planning to make this quilt for my daughter's wedding gift, so it is important to have a pleasing and peaceful look. I think using a tonal would allow for a resting point. Thanks so much for the advice, which I plan to follow.