Where I left you last time was having solved the problem of setting the star points into background fabric without using Y-seams. I also showed you an idea for a quilt design using log cabin blocks. It’s pretty, but I really have no interest in making it.
This is where it is so far. At this point it finishes at 54″ square. 
The question is, what to do next? Often I begin a quilt with a center and two or three borders, designed in my mind and with scratch paper, and made directly. When it’s time to add more borders, I often switch to EQ7 for design help. It gives the advantage of trying out ideas without making them. With unlimited iterations possible at virtually no cost, there is not much downside. I did the same for this one.
Here are a couple of options, drawn in EQ7.
Original design in EQ7, 82″ square.
Original design in EQ7, 93″ square.
I like them both, but I have a pretty good idea which direction I’ll go with it.
Catbird Quilt Studio 
They are both so pretty but I’m leaning towards #1. I need to go back to see how you set your star points without Y-seams. Have a great time on your vacation.
Thanks! We are having a good time. I think we’ll both be glad to get home, though.
Well, I like them both, but I have a weakness for blocks on point, so I like #2.
I totally get that! 🙂
I like how #2 breaks out the center and extends the lines. But it would make a huge quilt
Sorry for the dupe. Getting used to doing this on the road.
🙂
I like the idea of breaking out the center with the diagonal lines, though it would make for a large, even jumbo, quilt.
I do like to make large quilts, so that isn’t much of an impediment for me. At this point I’m still amusing myself with more ideas. It’s an interesting process. 🙂
I like the first one but only because it looks easier – ha! The second one is pretty awesome too 🙂
Well, I think it is a tie! Seems that for each person who prefers one, someone else prefers the other. As for me, I’m still playing with design. 😉
I like #2 but it looks more time consuming! I think the difference in scale of the pieces gives the center the right ‘weight’. And the diagonal lines are nice. Good luck with it.
There definitely is a difference in proportions. That, in truth, is probably what will tip the scales for me. Thanks for taking a look and commenting.
I’m liking option 2. I think the diagonals give it a bit more “modern” feel.
That’s interesting. I hadn’t thought of modern or less so, but I think I know what you mean. Thanks!
Both are lovely, however I prefere the first option 🙂
Thanks, Alice. 🙂
I like the second one because the diagonal lines give it more movement. Can’t wait to see how it comes along!
Diagonal lines are naturals at that, aren’t they? Thank you!
Of course, I love the last one, but they are all great!
Thank you!
They’re both great and have very different personalities. I have a private bet with myself which one you’ll go with!
And I have a private bet that you’re right about which one. We can just wait and see. 🙂
And, just to be contrary, I like #2–it has such energy!
Thanks, Kerry. I think the diagonal lines do that.
Love #1. #2 is just a bit busy for me. Hope you are enjoying your vacation.
Thank you, Paula. I’m loving my vacation. 🙂
My 2 cents: the first bolder one.
They do have different personalities! Thanks for chiming in. 🙂
Both are pretty – I am looking forward to seeing which way you decide to go with it!
I’m actually on vacation right now. It’s possible I’ll change my mind completely by the time I get back to this! 🙂