They are both beautiful, if it's not a suprise gift ask the receiver which he likes and go for it.

It is hard to say, they are both great.
You chose.

Both are very, very nice! I'm sure he will be pleased with either way you put it together. Once it is quilted and the binding put on (may I suggest a dark binding? - the frame around the picture) it will really "pop"

i think the colors are very soothing. I like #2 a lot, but I would use 3 of the blocks on the bottom row on the left side to 'finish' the left-side blocks. You would have a block left over that you could use in the backing.

#1, because #2 reminds me of swastikas... not so good.

Hi Puddin, I like #2 the best, but I think they both look great. Your FIL will love either one - if he is in a nursing home or extended care facility, please put his name on the label so it doesn't get lost!!

#2 it shows more of a "color" distinction

Both nice but prefer #2

I like #2 best.

I like the second one best.