meyert

I agree. I wish the hourglass blocks could be smaller than the animal print blocks - but I don't know how to go about doing that

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I am processing

MadQuilter

Any combination except the first one. It is simply too high in contrast by itself. My preference is the last one.

Jeanne S

I like a more controlled look, like the second or third one. But it will be cute in any of them!!!

Anniedeb

My 2 cents is I like the last one. I think the solids pull the colors from the print and make them pop. It will be adorable!

ckcowl

I like the green best, the others seem to jump out at you & over power the design. The green seems to flow with the print nicely.

NJ Quilter

I like the last layout best. I generally use a solid (or small print that 'reads' solid) to 'pull' colors from a larger print/design. I also think your background print is very 'vintage' looking.

As to making your hourglass blocks smaller...I 'think' if you measure out from the center of those blocks whatever distance you decide, then trim on all four sides, you can get to a smaller size without having to re-do all of those blocks. You could sash those smaller hourglass blocks with your background fabric to make the background more prominent?? Just be careful as it appears to be somewhat directional??

illinois

What cute print! Of the 3 colorways presented, I like the green best. The brown/rust is too heavy and becomes the focus. Second choice is the blue but I'd use a lighter blue than the dark one. It must be the darker colors that I don't care for in this setting. They seem to take away from the print and my eye goes to the dark color.

Innov8R

Definitely the green.

earthwalker

Green or the blue, the first one is too jarring and the last one is overpowering.

SusieQOH

You chose such a darling print!! My vote is blue. It really brings out the prints.