OK, here is what I think.
1 and 3 provide the movement and completion of the circle for the quilt. 3 defines the circle more (the red on the outside). 2 is disjointed (IMO) but causes more moevment in the quilt- in a frenetic energy way. Deb's amazing rework of the border adds more movement to the quilt without changing the original interest and energy.BTW I vote for 3 with the new border.
Julie Richmond, VA
had to munge addy- not even the real one that I use (see me in the directory)