Quilting with contrasting thread does seem to show up better on fabrics that are solid or read as a solid. Lay your thread on the fabric you are thinking about using, maybe even do a small basting stitch. Do you like it? That will help you make the decision.

I used a light tan thread on a quilt with a black backing. The quilt back was stunning even with my poor efforts at following a panto. Everyone loves the back more than the front.

Edited to add: I really like your pattern. It's simple yet very attractive. I'm not a fan that loves a whole lot of little bitty pieces that have to be sewn together. I like the bigger blocks that show the fabric off.

I really like the smaller border with the mitered corners.

both are beautiful but I think the first frames the blocks a little better, once you add the white triangles at the border... it seems to open the quilt up - if that makes any sense

Beautiful, I would change nothing!

I like the first picture best. Mittered corners would bee good. Really a lovely design.

They are both equally beautiful. If you can't decide, flip a coin. However it comes out, you will be pleased. froggyintexas

Personal choice here, I like them both and would take forever to figure which one to use. The fabric is lovely!

i love that a lot. i like the first version a little better. the white disrupts the flow of that beautiful pattern in my eyes.

aileen

Beautiful quilt, especially if she is a blue lover!!!

Yes, I would make one change, when it is finished, I would stuff it in a box and address it to me! Lol! That will be gorgeous!