Well it's unanimous, the border print is it. The minute I started to question the turqoise I should have listened to my inner self. Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. I have a few more days to finally be caught up for the March blocks.

for what it's worth, i kind of like the turquoise - WHEN IT's WITH THE BORDER PRINT - so - i would go for the border print and use the turquoise later for accents

FYI - my hubby walked by while I was looking at the photo of your design so far and commented that he prefers the printed border better - he thinks the tourquoise 'clashes', but he thinks the whole thing is 'awesome'!

I also like the border print - it seems to play better with your other colors. Because it has some blue in it, it might be possible to use the turquoise, or perhaps another blue, in larger quantities later in the process. With my BOM, I have a "sort of" plan, but I too, am stuck on these big diamonds with my fabric choice. I think I will just have to go with my gut feeling. There are so many other elements to come later in this beautiful quilt, that I think each month will be an interesting discovery. Just hope I have enough fabric when I need it!

Yep, I am with the border print too.

I also, like the border print. It seems to bring in the other colors you have used.

I, too, lean toward the more restful print selection.

I agree with the previous post. Or, try something else, However, of the two shown I definitely prefer the print with its hint of turquoise.

When I look at your lovely center, and the appliqued centers of your Month 2 points, I see a fabric palette that is earthy and rich and warm based. I noticed that in the Month 1 star triangle parts, there is a light blueish pastel as an accent in there, which I do like. But all other colors are the earthy comfy tones.

The turquoise to me reads bright and modern, rather than earthy and rich. It is a jewel tone and seems overpowering with the rest of the colors you have used. That said, if you plan on doing more with the bright colors, it could work. Do you have a color scheme drawn out for the rest of the quilt? That might help.

The multi print is better than the turquoise because even though it is a print, it is muted and darker in tone, creating a nice frame without competing. I do like the peeks of that light blue in there, it relates to the light blue in the triangles. If you plan on using this multi print in the rest of the quilt, this might be a good choice.

JMHO!

I agree with Charae. The turquoise just looks out of place to me. Of course, that could change as the rest of the quilt goes together and more turquiose appears. But, at this point, I find the turquoise a bit jarring.

Nancy

First of all, let me preface this by saying I struggle with color daily so my opinion probably isn't all that reliable. That being said, I really like the border print. That's the one I'd vote for...I think

I am now on month 2 and everything was going along smoothly until I put on the last border pieces of turquoise. When I pinned it up I just wasn't sure at all about the contrast. I then found a very pretty border print that I liked and tried that one. Was sure until I pinned that one up and now I am just so confused.

Please voice your opinion in you prefer the turqoise outer border or the border print? You can even say if you would prefer something else too, I won't mind. I have put so much effort in this so far I just want to be happy with it in the end.

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P.S. I embroidered using my rayon emboidery thread, 2 strands, worked well.

I just finished putting my month 1 and month 2 together. Went together great. My suggestions may help someone. I think that those of us that have sewn garments, particularly tailored sleeves, know that the cap is always considerably larger that the hole it is being sewn into and requires NO PUCKERING!!

With the quilt sewing today, I pinned, between 15 and 18 pins per section! First match all the star points where they are suppose to be, then section by section ease and PIN. After all the pinning, I stitched around, removing pins as I went. I used a larger stitch, 3.5 on my machine. This way, if there are places that need a little adjusting, to get a pucker or pleat out, I can see to do that. Also only have to take out a little bit where the misfit is. When everything fits as it should, I will go around again with the standard stitch. Indeed I will have a couple places to adjust, but I don't think I will even have to clip anything.

I may remove the stablizer the next time, because easing would have been a little easier, but sewing slowly and pulling the pins just ahead of the needle did well.

I am surely liking the results of this project a lot. I will post a picture soon. Cynthia

I have the Buttons and Blooms kit, and have to order the 28wt thread. What were the colors used for the beautiful quilt? Enjoyed the close-up picture of it. Thank you for sharing.