jillnjo

First one for sure for me!! Pretty fabrics!

Lori S

I like the lighter .. because when the size of the sqaures are complete.. the lighter pink will appear to be more dominate than it does in the photos. I think if the darker/with specs is chosen you might over power the floral once the pieces are formed. If it was me I would cut the strip size and then look, showing only the size square of each color. Then choose. Look at the fabrics in the same scale as the final product , step back a few feet , it could make your choice easier.

paulettepoe

am glad this is your choice and not mine. I like them all. and the voters look tied.

lgc

IMHP they look like they are almost the same shade of pink, so I would go for the 1st one with more texture. A Double Irish Chain is on my to do list, so I am very jealous that you are making one. Good luck and keep us posted!

lgc

This is a great idea. Could solve your problem very easy.

sahm4605

I agree with this. I like the lighter if it is going to be a blender/background color. just because it will help to pop the other fabrics while the speckled one is more of an eye catcher. I agree also that it would probably take away from the floral and the other two fabrics. just this is just me. hope it helps.

pacquilter

I'd say the first one if you want a bolder look, and the second one if you want it to look softer.

AUQuilter

My first thought is that the first one offers more texture but since I haven't done an Irish Chain I would probably step back and make sure there is enough value difference. The second one might be a better choice if you need a lighter value. Then when I was finished with the top I would consider the one I didn't choose in the main top to be a thin border... They are all beautiful fabrics.

Jan in VA

Agree.
Jan iin VA

nycquilter

the first. If you only had the second, it would work, but given my druthers? I'd druther use the first