IMHO, since the colors are so brilliant, a brilliant sky would be awesome. So I vote for the brightest which is #2.

I like number 3. Lovely fabrics.

I, too, would go for a molted grey. Are you going to use Ricky Tims method for your flying geese? It will be a stunning quilt.

That's where the idea came from. I don't think I will use his method because I don't want the Geese to be like pockets.

they don't have to be pockets. just fold back the edge and sew the lip down. quite attractive.

I agree with alikat110. I think the others are too much in contrast with the row of colors. IMHO

I think a dark gray or black. ...but of the ones you have I would say 3

I like #3 more contrast ...that is what we say at sit and sew..you have 20 gals and at least 20 different ways to do things..love it

Since 1 and 2 are the favorites.. can you blend in 1 and 2...Start 1 on the bottom of the quilt and fade into 2? Lots of help ha??? Have fun with it..

I like two cause it's the brightest and matches the brightness of the rainbow.