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Nicole’s Choice

Nicole has asked for a queen sized quilt.  This is a quilt that will be used and washed often.  Not that it matters . . not even sure why I threw that in there.

I sent her drawings of three possibilities.  She may choose one of these or she may not like any of them.  Of course, she can choose whatever colors she wishes.

The first one I sent her has no borders.  Before I came up with border ideas, I wanted to see if she likes it.

The second one I sent has plain borders but I may change to a pieced border if she likes the quilt.

And the third, which isn’t bright but the colors could be changed, is this:

Which would you choose . . and don’t base it on the colors please.  Those are so easily changed.

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  3. I like the first one and like it without the borders too. Not every quilt needs borders.
    But I also like the borders on the third quilt.
    Hugs!!!!

  8. I love the second one! That looks like it would be pretty in any colors. OF course they all would but that is my favorite.

  11. I like one and I think I like three but I know you said don’t base on colors but hard not too. anyway you go all three are amazing. And we survived the storm with only 5 minutes of no power for us. Still lots here without power but we share a grid with a quick care so we get ours back fast.

  12. I like both one and two. I’d probably choose #2 because it’s so open and clean cut looking. #3 is pretty, in whatever colors, but it is too busy for my eyes.

  13. Definitely the 1st one. I love the main block … so many possibilties for color choices there or totally scrappy, and I always like quilts that alternate with the chain block… one of my favorite looks. I also like the idea of no borders. As someone else said, not all quilts need borders and sometime swhen it’s on a bed, it’s easier without borders.

  16. My favorite is number one. I love the block and think it would be pretty in any colors you choose.

  23. I would pick the first one. I think everything from the design to the colors is perfect. Would it be possible for you to post the pattern?

  24. I read your blog everyday but I think this is the first time that I have ever commented. When I saw that first quilt, I fell in love with it! That is one that “I” would love to make!
    Kristie

  25. I’m loving #3. Trying to look past the colours to the design but may not be so successful at that!
    She’s a very lucky girl whichever she chooses

  36. I like one without any borders and two with the plain borders. I really am liking quilts that are not as busy in my old age!

  37. I’d pick the first one–I like that lattice/sashings,, and the open airy look with the light background, Will you share the pattern with us, please?

  38. Definitely number 1. I really like it the way it is, so without borders. Second choice: number 3.
    And now I’m curious what quilt Nicole likes the best!

  41. I like 1and 3 but any of them would be lovely! I really like the star in 2. I guess I would be happy with any.

  45. Hard to choose between the three, but I think my favorite is #1. Wait, maybe #2 is my favorite, Nope, for sure #1 is my favorite. Maybe. It could be #2.

  51. Although they are all very nice, I like the first one – very different and unique.

  53. 3 with a brighter color pattern/love the buzyness, 1 is beautiful with it’s openness, 2 with a busy border. Or maybe 3 would be easist for coordinating purposes. Hmmm,

  55. I love #1 (and if you decide to share your notes, I’d love to make it). #3 is nice, but seems a bit busy – maybe in brighter colours but it’s hard for me to tell (I am horrible at seeing things in a different colour scheme)

  56. I love them all but the first one is my absolute favorite. Although it does look a little time consuming.

  60. I really like the delectable mountains at work in the first one, but the pieced border in the third one is very nice. Can’t choose.

  67. They are all equally gorgeous but the first one just seems a wee bit more interesting for my eye. I’m with the other people who would love to make this quilt if you ever share the pattern.

  70. Love the first one, keep the colors, they are great and this quilt doesn’t need borders!!!!

  71. The first one for sure, could be on point too, and I like that it is borderless.

  72. I also love the first one with all the colors and no border… I would love to make that one for me.

  78. My favorite is 3. I do like the colors, but like you said they can be changed. What I really like is the movement created by just repeating the same elements. I like the 1st quilt next, but the second quilt is also very nice.

  79. #3 would be my choice…I love the way the border(s) work with the central pattern. That would look awesome on a bed with tons of decorative pillows….just sayin’

  81. I’m a sucker for anything with stars. I like #2 best, but #3 is my next favorite.

  83. As I scrolled down through the 3 quilts, I was oo-ing and aahhh-ing over them. They’re all really pretty, so it took me a while to decide which was my favorite. Numbers 1 and 2 were the ones I couldn’t decide on, but finally made the decision: I lke them in the order they’re shown 1-1st; 2-2nd; and 3-3rd. But again, I really like ALL of them!!!
    🙂

  84. All three are such wonderful designs I couldn’t pick just one so eager to read Nicole’s choice!

  85. #1, oh wait, #3, no, #1, nah, #3…oh shoot, I can’t make up my mind because I like either for different reasons. Sorry, it’s a toss-up for me.

  86. I like the first one! And leave it without borders – the blocks frame it nicely as is. It doesn’t need more. Nicole’s a lucky girl!

  93. I like the first one as is..no borders, I like the stars in the second one, I like the border and the middle of the blocks (kinda Jacobs Ladderish) in the third one. I’m sure that answered all you questions about which one I liked best. (lol)

    I’ve yet to see a quilt you designed that I didn’t like.

  95. I vote for the first one! As someone else said, you haven’t done a quilt I didn’t like.

  99. Number three for me. I like the way the blocks form secondary designs and mask the actual blocks, and I think the borders set everything off very nicely.

    • I totally agree with Fran. For me number 3 will be the winner. But like all the others already have said, they are all three very pretty. Love your blog!
      Greetz Margo Kool from France (originally Dutch)

  100. Interesting there are so many #1 favorites. I’ve always contended that it is COLOR that attracts people with pattern secondary. I like bright, jewel-tone colors so my favorite is #1 but I’m quite sure that if #3 was illustrated in brights, THAT would be my fav.

  104. I actually like all of them, but if I had to choose, it would be #1. I like the complex looking star shapes, and I like the way it ends without borders. I love all kinds of stars and all kinds of log cabins, but I’m not crazy about them together in #2. I also like the complexity of #3 and the borders you put on it. You are a wonderful designer. Which one did Nicole choose?

  107. I like the second one. It’s got a center part. That makes it easier for me to get it on the bed just right and centered.

  109. I like the first one too, but I think i will have the second one ! All tree are beautiful, You are a good designer!

    Greeting Guilitta from Germany

  112. I love love love #1… Please do a quilt along with that one sometime and I promise to join in…. I will need lots of help with those pointy parts.

  114. #1 is magnificent. Of all the beautiful designs you have shared on your blog, this is my favorite!

  115. Number 1 (but I think it is so strong it needs a stopping border) It just doesn’t seem “done”. #2 is great too.

  117. Dearest, Darling, Border-Lady …. I love number 1, just as it is. I love the movement of the quilt. I love that you can imagine it just continuing. [The quilt I am currently working on just ‘stops’ .. no borders, that could be my latest love.]

  118. I tried not to choose by color, but it is hard! I still like number one best, looks like it would be fun to make. Are you going to have a pattern? Thanks!

  122. I choose number 1. I like that the blocks remind me of giant flowers, and I like the on-point sashing.

    The stars in 2 are nice. I would like the log cabins better if they were gradations of one color and if they were arranged so the dark sides touched the dark side of their neighbors and the light sides were against light.

    Quilt 3 is a nice pattern, but it feels a bit flat to me. This might just be the colors, but I usually like quilts like this to be scrappy rather than a set color scheme.

    No matter what she’s one lucky girl!

  123. they all are beautiful in different ways and so much can be done with each depending on the color of fabric and placement…but for an everyday quilt I think I will chose number three(3).

  124. Love the first one and the possiblites of the color play…
    I like the movement and feeling of energy in it and the fact that it is not contained by borders….

  128. That first quilt really caught my eye. Looks very intricate and probably wouldn’t be one I personally would make but sure would like to receive one just like it!

  130. I really love all the colors in the first quilt. But my favorite quilts are scrappy.

  131. All are great designs, but I prefer the third. Those little nine-patches on point are so sweet.

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