I was surprised to see your question....because I have been thinking about the same thing!!! LOL I have considered using a wide eyelet lace that is pregathered and tacking it to the binding on the backside on a quilt that is already finished. I am also working on a Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt that needs to be a bit larger than I can make it --- running short on material and patience with this one. Trying to figure out a way to expand it and thought eyelet lace might be a solution for me. Can't wait to hear other suggestions.