I am with mom-6 :thumbup:. What I do is make a layout on the design wall or large surface and walk away for a while...could be an hour or whatever. Then I can see what works and does not work. Looking through the camera viewer does well as a method to see if the layout works. Or use a digital camera; it's been a real help for me several times.

I like the matchy pattern. You can see the x's & o's better. The second one looks more like a scrappy quilt to me. And although I love scrappy, I prefer the 1st.

IMHO, the first works best.

I like the second one. It reminds me of lattice in a flower garden.

A very interesting pattern. I like them all.

I like # 1 best. I don't do random.....LOL...I need control!

I like the top one best - love the colors you used!! It's going to be awesome no matter how you do it.

Like you, I prefer either the first or the last. I guess it depends on whether you want to emphasize the "hugs and kisses" aspect (like for a baby girl's quilt) or just a random, more modern patterning. Both look great!

i like the first one!

LOVE your colors!