I like the second one the best. As someone else said, maybe you have another light fabric that is not the same as the tips.
The blue looks nice too.

Ok, just saw the second group. I like the #1 and #3 of the second group.

I like #1 in the second set. The pale lavender in the background goes best with your borders, yet the fabric remains "in the background" without detracting from the deer. The green is just enough to give a forest feel.
I assume you are going to add stitching around your fused fabrics in the deer. If you do, then you can outline the antlers in a light brown or grey so that the tips don't disappear. Or, you can get a very fine fabric pen and define them by outlining them using that technique. It's also a good way to change the colour of a thread that you've used to free motion quilt, say on the deer, if you decide you don't like it.
Finally, I would free motion quilt a few "ghost" trees with bare branches using lavender or green (possibly variegated) in the background. Draw them first with one of those disappearing markers to see if you like the effect.

I love the blue one. What a great wall hanging. You did a wonderful job.

2nd set #1, it ties everthing togethor, but doesn't over power the picture.

I like #1 in the second set

I like the blue with the green at the bottom. It really makes the deer "pop." And it does resemble a forest and blue sky.
I also like the suggestion to take a pic and look at it for a week or so.
Which ever you choose, it will be gorgeous!

That blue color gives the deer a 3D effect. Love it!

The blue it lookes so like he is coming out of the field with the sky behind him!

I love the blue. It looks like that big deer has just jumped right through your cabin window.

My vote is the second set #5. You can really see the points on the antlers better. Whatever you choose, it is going to be beautiful.

Yes, I think the blue one makes him stand out the best.

My 10 y.o. granddaughter says the blue one is the best.

I like the Second set #5 it makes all the points stand out more. But I also like second Set #3. the blue was good but I think it's a bit to bright for me in comparison to the greens from the second set.

Blue definately.

My vote goes for second set choice 3. I love the leaves, they are subtle but interesting. Green is a nice compliment to the other colors. For me, the blue is too much, too jarring. That is a beautiful quilt, you did a superb job!

How about a blue/white cloud fabric? Not quite as dark as the hand dyed.

I like the first one.

I like your way of thinking - sounds like what I had planned to do. I did another WH and did the trees, mountains and clouds the same way. Thanks for the suggestions. I appreciate it.

I really love the blue!

I like the blue best. It looks more like sky and trees. I would try for a little more green though to make it look more like a forest.

Door #3.

the blue it makes it just pop

I like the blue.

I like the 2nd one but I think you need to change theouter border print so the antlers don't get lost. Of course once it's done and you aren't staring at it critically any one would be great. Nice!!

I really like the blue.

blue-green

I like 2

The blue makes him stand out. He could be in front of a lake, or you could put some green and he could be going to or coming from the forest.

I vote for #3.

I think something fallish for the background would work better. Bucks don't have big racks until fall.

You are doing a great job tho.

Mrs. I

...but I will say, I really like the effect of the gold leafy background. The more I look at it, the more I like it.

I'd probably go with the gold leafy background if it were my own quilt.

In fact, I know I would.

I like the blue, the middle one is too light.

Nice job and I love the deer it is so 3 diminsional.
I kind of like the brown after it faded but the blue is beautiful.

I like the first one .. white or light background. :)

Second choice I would chose #5

Oh there all very nice but the blue one really stands out.

Definitely the hand dyed blue. It just makes him look like he is "out in the wild" What a fabulous job.

I like the blue one best.

My feelings, too. Makes him look like he is coming toward you.

Second group #1 Very nice!!!!! Dani