grandjan

I think I prefer the first one.

twinkie

Number one for me too

Stitch124

Number 1 - black in #3 takes away from the other colors.

Jeannette51

I like the 1st one.

cpcarolyn

I like #3 then #1

maviskw

Be sure to check out the link provided by Prism99. This shows what the quilt looks like when many 9-patches are put together.
When you show a little picture of just a few patches, you don't see the effect of the rows of blocks that will appear in the quilt when you have more together. So no. 3 is an Irish Chain, but instead of black, put the background fabric there. Using background fabric in the 4 patches of the 9-patch, and 5 randomly placed colors for the 5 other patches will give you the effect seen in the link.

WMUTeach

First or last. I like black so I am drawn to that but....in the end it is what pleases you and your eye.

matraina

They are both very pretty but I like the first.

tessagin

Ditto Nativetexan, 1 and 3.

salederer

No 3 gives more contrast