This may be an awful suggestion, but I myself would at least try it and if not liked put it back. BUT; have you tried taking the blocks with the strip in the middle and turning every other one and seeing how you like it? Hope I explained it right. I like unbalanced (sometimes). Like I said, it may be a horrible suggestion.

I agree with Jan- use a fabric that reads warmer

You have a good scrappy layout. I too would vote for a warmer color for the blocks -- I would go with a tone on tone in the light, warm beige category. When I make scrappy, I either group all the same squares in one area or I make sure the squares that are alike are not "neighbors" (ala Mary Ellen Hopkins -- one of my early teachers). That is why I suggest (like several others) that the two striped blocks on the lower right should be separated.

Other than that, if you are passionate about consistency, you can drive yourself crazy with a scrap quilt because it is hard to totally structure a quilt with a lot of fabrics. Make it pleasing to you.

Nice color combinations. Don't look color challenged.

If you are uncertain about a set up. Take a picture and turn it into black and white this will enable you to see if shades are evenly spread.
this looks fine to me I would tone in with a cream.

Looks good to me! There are no real rules to quilting; it's whatever makes you happy! :-) You've done a great job!! Be happy! :thumbup:

I agree. The blocks look very good, but I'd like a more natural color background like muslin. Good work.

Off subject. I love your avatar, sewbizgal. I wish I could click on it and be able to see it larger. Maybe the higher-ups on the board would be able to do that for us. ? ? ? ?

I think it's pretty but might go with some dark squares for a warmer look. It'll turn out nice regardless!