debbiemarie

I sounds like you do not like either one of these choices, you've done a beautiful job on the squares. I wouldn't just use the fabrics that are so-so, if you don't really like them. Use what you think looks best even if you have to buy something. If it were me, I would buy some fabric as close as I could get to the light /yellow/gold solid fabric, then use a brown and red border (or at least a brown border). The red is okay, but it doesn't flow too well.

rebeljane

I agree with Jingle, I like he yellow better!

ManiacQuilter2

I think I have MORE of that fabric. Would that work as the background squares???

HillCountryGal

I'd create a block made of both colors/fabrics. Maybe a triangle of each color?

bearisgray

Muted looking is okay - not every quilt has to "pop" - I like the red/rust better of the two options.

charlottequilts

I would start holding up possibilities from my stash, watching the tan. I think that will be the color that will matter. Neither one above is doing it for me, although either may be better in person. Sometimes it helps to just start auditioning fabrics, even if they seem unlikely. Something will light up and indicate a direction to go.

hugs, charlotte

hairquilt

I love Alisonquilts idea of adding more blocks using the yellow with red around it. You could even add red around the original blocks & make them 10" It's going to be beautiful anyway you do it. Wanna see it when you're done!

Amythyst02

I like the red best ... let us know what you decide on : )

granny64

I rather the first one. It picks up that hint of orange in the blocks.

giquilt

The red looks better to me. I also like the idea of the yellow surrounded by red. I work in light, med and dark. Since the edges of the blocks are light something darker should be next to it. Or if you think of the tan as medium get a really light fabric for the alternate block.