Wildyard, Yes, there was a pre-determined max size your center block is. We have 2 months to work on each others centers. We will not get them back till next year. Now, the begining rounds won't take that long. But, as the quilt "grows", you will need a bit of extra time to construct and attach your round. Sometimes a plain border is appropriate and it's fine to use it.
And, thank you. I am really starting to like the 30's reproduction prints. I like that color a lot also. (giggle
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