I had a jelly roll with various sort of batik fabrics in 3 colours, half are blue, a quarter are pink and a quarter are green. I chose a pattern, and made a start. Now I'm failing to chose a final layout between these two (apologies for the rough layout - the white bedsheet wont show through the gaps on the final!). I reckon asking my other half would get a "whats the difference?", so I was hoping to get a few opinions from people on here...

Many thanks
Sarah

I like the 2nd one best.
Katherine

I think number two too

That's a tough one. I like number one because it has movement down the center and I like the second because it is more symmetrical. (I'm going by the pink) Either way will be pretty :cry: sorry that was NO help at all.

I think #2 is more pleasing to the eye...at least my eye :lol:
It's going to look great either way!!

I was drawn to the second one.

I like #2 as well easy on the eyes

I like the second one best - it pattern pops out a little better than the first one

I like them both, but i am leaning toward the second one because my eyes were drawn to it first. I am guessing this is because the center is an X so if draws you in to the center, whereas the first one is a diamond shape.

I vote for the second one it looks more symetrical.

I like the 2nd one also.

I lean to the second one also. Pleasing to the eye.

Keep us updated! Love to see the finished quilt.

I like the second one best, too! It really brings out the blue!

I really like the 2nd one best. Whichever you choose is going to look great! Love the colors

I like numba 2!

I concur setting two. LoL!

I like #2. Just satisfies my sense of order.

I like the 2nd one the best.

I like number 2 as well. The pattern is easier on the eye I think.

:-)

The second one does it for me too.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who dithers about the layout of blocks. The trouble is there are usually too many options.

I agree, number two because it's easier to look at, but why????

I too am leaning towards number two......:-)

I vote for the second one, too. Beautiful fabrics!

I think that although the pink is the brighter colour, the blue is the strongest and most predominant, and that's where the eye goes first. In the first layout, trying to make sense of the blue is hard work, whereas in the second the pattern is clear, the eye isn't having to hunt for it.

No idea what the "official" reason is, but that's my thoughts on it. :-)

Thats great you guys! You're always a great help!
A fairly unanimous decision made.
Now I just have to finish it all, and post a picture when I'm done!

Beautiful fabric and layout on either one.

How wide were the strips (I have not used jelly rolls yet) and what is the size of your block.
Thanks

I really like the way that number two looks. Nice job!

Another No: 2

I like the colors and i like 1 and 2 :wink:

I like number 2 also. It appears orderly at once. :lol:

Both are very nice, but I really like #2.

I love those colors and I thing the second one fits you better.
Hope this helps.

MissTami :roll: