Without definitely.

With the solid. It breaks up the pattern, gives your eyes a place to stop and rest to take it all in, and adds variety. I think it makes teh pattern a little more soft.

I like the second one.

Love them both. Make two!

I like the second one best.

#2 - The solids in #1 draw the eye too much IMHO but I like the colors in both.

# 2 , very pretty colors.

# 2 , very pretty colors.

I like the first one, I think it shows up the pattern of the blocks better.

I like the second, I have some of that same fabric and I am working on it for a quilt for AL, tornado victims.