i like the top one

I was going to say with. I really like the way it looks but reading your 2nd post I think without. Why make it harder on yourself? It will look just as good without.

I think I like it better with the triangle squares.

I like it either way, but I would go with the triangles, it just adds so much interest.

Definitely with but put the darker side of the triangles towards the center, so agains the dark brown inner border.

I like with them.

It is very pretty And he will be so glad to have it. You did good.

I think without however both are nice.

Thanks for all your opinions! I am going to leave it without, I liked it better that way but I wanted some confirmation. I guess I'm not very self confident. I'll save the triangles and use them in another project some day. I'll post a finish picture when it's done. Thanks again!

I would also go with the triangles, it really sets it off.