which looks better, please
 

I just love my EQ! I'm able to test out blocks and layouts. Before Valentine's day, I made the scrappy hearts center of this representing my 4 DGKs. I never finished it as it was too large for a wallhanging for my space. Since I've moved, I got out all of my UFOs trying to decide what to do with them. I decided to donate this scrappy to my charity quilting group for them to make it into a baby quilt. Well, they decided just to give me the fabric for additional borders for me to work on it at home :) I couldn't decide to use uneven borders to make a 41x47 sized quilt or with even borders to make it 42x42. Which do you like better?
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I think if it is planned to be a baby quilt I would go with the 42 x 42. Either way looks just as good to me. I just think the size is better that way.

I like rectangles better

Even. But I'm a fan of symmetry.

For a baby quilt, I would prefer the square (unless it's meant for a crib). A square quilt has the option of being used diagonally, as well as straight.

I like the first option, the 42" square.

I'd use the square as little one when they are put down on the floor on the quilt do wiggle around quite a bit.

I prefer to make baby quilts crib size. Baby will be able to use it much longer, 45 x 60". Very pretty top.

Beautiful quilt. I love the square size.

I slightly prefer the overall square one for this particular quilt, but if I were receiving it as a mom with a baby, I would want it crib size to grow with baby and to cover up mommy and baby when snuggling in a rocker. But either way they look good, honestly.

I prefer the first one. I just the over all scale of the components better.

I like the rectangles. But it's lovely, regardless!

I'm for even. I like the symmetry, and if they decide to use it as a wallhanging (they might, many would!) square will work better.

But both look lovely, so go with your gut...

Alison

Nicely done

As usual, the replies to these questions are all over. I prefer the rectangle, too. I think it can be used longer.

Ditto. I would go square.

I like the even borders best. Beautiful quilt!

Beautiful quilts. I prefer the square one.

I've made quilts with uneven sides but if given the choice I vote for the even quilt this time, but it's your quilt and you have the last say! how's that for being political correct!

I like the 41 x 47, but both are beautiful! Great job!

Longer is better, the child will grow.

You can't miss either way.

Gorgeous work! I like the 42" square. Like another member said, I'm a lover of symmetry.

I like the square one. The rectangular layout looks like it's crowding the center a bit.

Its your quilt...do what pleases you...Very pretty...

I'd go with the 42". That gives you a bit of leeway in case the quilting and/or washing it makes it shrink a bit.

Nicely Done

So, what have you decided since we were unanimous in our votes? Lol

the quilt is so pretty, I'd choose the square.

I like crib quilts rectangular, lap quilts square and baby quilts whichever feels right at the time

Same here...just think it looks better.

thanks, all, for your choices and words of wisdom. i decided on the square. at the time of the decision, that was the prevailing choice. i like it. the light borders are more of a lavender color. i'm hoping the other ladies will let me sandwich and machine quilt it, finishing with a machine binding. they usually birth and tie the charity quilts.

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Even borders to my liking.

I like the 42x42

I like rectangles better also, and bet you get half of each suggestion.

Nicely done.

Top one-square in a square-

I like the first one! Good luck in picking which one to go with........Happy quilting :)

I'd go for the longer and as the baby's feet grow longer it will still be a huggie blanket still. For now it will fit for the whole crib maybe and longer legs down the road. Hope that made sense.

Vickey S.