I don't see a bit of ugliness in that quilt! I've never made a crazy quilt before, but I've spent time looking at them and that is so pretty!
I wonder if for borders you could use long strips and make two borders. The first red all the way around and the second one black. It might "frame in" the quilt. I really like it.
I'm not sure I know what a carpenter's wheel is, is it like a big Dresdon Plate? I can't wait for more pics.
Melissa