Jingle

I am with thinner grey strips in A.

zozee

I prefer the first one. More visually appealing.

SillySusan

I like the A one better.

RJLinkletter

I prefer B as the focus is the blocks. You won’t be looking for seams amongst the red.

NT66

By my count.......8 for A, 3 for B.
Let us know what you decide!

Cattitude

Another vote for A but with thinner grey strips

cashs_mom

I like A best.

illinois

I like B for all the reasons already given. I don't see seams in the picture and I don't think they will be noticeable when this is quilted. You mentioned this is a charity quilt so I wouldn't fret over it much. If it were for judging, that might be different. But of the 2, I like B the best.

coopah

Totally agree with you, Illinois! A has just too much going on in it.

quilterpurpledog

I like A; however, I do not find the wide gray strips proportional and are therefore distracting. They seem to take the energy out of the design. I do like the panel pictures very much.