i agree with alicat. #1 works better. Good luck.
Judy

I like them both, but would probably choose #1

I like 1. I also like golden brown against the beige and the chocolate against the beige.

Depend ... do you want a hot tropical sun or a cool breeze at night?

#1 blends the best but #2 really make the batiks stand out

I totally agree!

I like #2 because the pattern in #1 is too pronounced. Also, the pale blue makes it pop as others have said. JMHO

I have to chime in here and say I like the second one best since it does pop your block rather than blend.

I like #2 best as (IMO) will make the pattern move. The first one is nice too, but I like brighter with more movement in my quilts. You are still going to have a problem deciding as so many votes for both. Good luck on what you decide. Either one will make an awesome quilt.

I place my vote for number one.

I vote the soft yellow print. It makes the contrast a less "shocking" contrast. I made a Trade Winds as a baby quilt. Fun and liked the results.

I like both the question i think is do you want a bright quilt (white) or a calm quilt. Again i love both happy quilting yipie

I definitely like the first, yellow print. It works much better with the colors you have chosen.

I vote for #1.

I totally agree with alikat... the warmth of 1 appeals the most but the cool 2 would work if that is the look and effect you are going for.

I think 1 blends better, 2 contrasts more, both are pretty.

i like 2 best, seems fresher to me!

I really think #2 is the way to go. It looked to me to be very neutral when next to your other batiks. It doesn't draw my attention away from the batiks like #1 did.

Personally I like #2 cuz of the contrast and pop. But if you like both ... pick the one you like BEST

I really like #1. Both are nice but #1 is a much warmer contrast.

I really like them both too, so would have to ask where the quilt is intended to reside. #1 has a softer look, while #2 has a lot more contrast. With that said, I think I like #1 better.

I agree--#1

Me, too. Seems softer on the eyes.

i like #1 the best

I like the white. really make sthe colors pop!!! of course I LOVE the use of whites in quilts

#1 speaks to me more.

I like one the best, white is too white for me, off white I might like better. Doesn't show every spot like the white does.

#1 is best but either would work....

The cream color is good.. I agree warmer..

I like #1 better, but as others have said they're both pretty. Looking forward to seeing the finished project.

I like the yellow better.

I think the first one as it is warm and the batiks are warm too. However, sometimes going with the opposite which is the 2nd a cool white really makes things glow wonderfully. Be confident either will make a stunning quilt.

I think # 1 looks much richer and blends better.

Both pretty but that's such a beautiful shade in #1 that I would choose that one.

Number 1 for me

That's to funny I am making the same one for my husband. Just bought the jelly roll. I like the sec. One best. Goos luck can't wait to see the finished quilt top!

If it was me, I'd definitely go with the first one. Love the look.

The first one definitely. The second is too harsh.

I like them both but think I would use the first one if it was my quilt. The 2nd choice makes the colors stand out more but I usually prefer black if I want to do that. The fabrics are all lovely. I love batiks.

number 1. it is a softer color.