Originally Posted by Basketman

I find the second approach more appealing and less matched, but that is less of a concern because I feel whatever way you decide to construct this quilt it will come out great...except for one "issue" that I am a bit hesitant to mention. However, after reading a post here on the board this morning I have decided to venture forth. When I blur my eyes to look at your fabric selection, while they obviously have different tonal values they all "read" to me as being harmonious...except for the third fabric from the left on the bottom row. I can see splashes of colors that relate to your other choices and why you might have chosen it, but unless it is just the way the batik is folded and when it is used it reads as a better fit...IMHO I would look to replace it. I fear that if you use this fabric, it is so saturated in color that it will draw the eye to those blocks first and not to the quilt as a whole and for this reason you might consider another choice?