Love both choices, but if I had to choose, I'd pick the second.
I have all mine cut out and am trying to decide which machine to use. I usually use my Brother for piecing, but in this little apartment I don't keep it set up, so am trying to decide whether to just go ahead and use the Janome, which although has all the bells and whistles, doesn't seem quite as accurate for piecing. Decisions, decisions!
My aim is to be finished this step by tomorrow so I'll stay caught up.
JUDY -- can this pattern be turned into a lap quilt? If so, how many of these initial blocks should I make? I was thinking about doubling and amount, but don't want to unless I know for sure this will stretch to a lap quilt. Thanks!