I love them both. either would be great. I think it depends on how much you want to put in it. Im thinking the first one would be quicker and easier.

I like #1. You could fussy cut alphabet letters, maybe turn it into an I Spy. Though I do like #2 as well.

Number 2. That is just my opinion.

I am drawn to #2. Congrats on the new GD!

#1

I like #2 best.

Definitely #2.
You didn't really think all these differing opinions was really going to help you, did you? LOL!

I like number 1. Number 2 is nice too but like the less busy number one.

I think I like #1 best

I like #1 better. No. 2 seems a little busy to me. Just my opinion.

A few years ago, after my dh's grandmother died and left a few quilts that she had made, that people who buy antique quilts, love quilts with lots of white in them. They go with everything, i guess. So I make some with white backgrounds if I'm giving them to someone that I think will take care of them and keep them in the family for a long time. Hopefully, they'll be worth some money oh in say a 100 years or more. LOL!!!

#2

THE TOP ONE!

I say #1, #2 is a bit busy and takes away from the main blocks. I would put small blocks in each corner between your main blocks

I like this idea. I think there is a lot of white in the sashing, but the little squares on #2 make it very busy. But either quilt would be lovely and much loved!

I prefer #1. Not sure why!! Less busy I guess!

I also like #1 the best

I like them both, but I think #1 would be better.

Thanks everybody. I think I'm going with #2. I'll post it when it's finished. Haven't started yet cause I just ordered the fabric.

#2

Oh My. I can't choose they are both lovely. Looks like you may have to buy another layer cake and make both. Flip a coin to choose which one.

#1.....it has a softer look :-D

I think No. 1 as it is less busy, but I do like both.

I like #1, it is a little more unusual that the squares on #2.
I find that more interesting.

Number 1 looks the best to me.

I LOVE Giddy! I think the first layout works better. The second is just a little too busy in the sashing...

Can you make both? I LOVE both of them!!

I like #1. Adds a lot of interest, and looks like tile.

# 2 looks happier

I like them both but the second one was my initial reaction.

I say use the both - use #1 with the sashing of #2. Where the sashing color mets up with the block little square, those colors would match. Aren't you glad you asked? It will be nice, whichever way you choose.

I think No. 1. The little blocks around the center squares draw your eye into the floral blocks. On the second one you see mainly the sashing and it is a bit busy. Definately No.1. Nice balance to it. Very pretty.

My vote is #2!

I like number 2.

I love both of them but I think I like #2 the best.

I like #2.

I like # 1 best.

I love them both but if I had to pick only one I guess I'd lean towards #2

Wish I knew how to use EQ7 better!!

I like the first one the border makes the bigger blocks kind of pop, where on the second one the bigger blocks get kind of lost.
And I am a scrappy kind of person so don't ask me why I picked #1...

I really like #2! It seems more put together, don't ask me to explain. The small squares remind me of mosaic...a rich look.
Happy quilting and hug your grand daughter for me. Grand babies are just that...grand.