Vicki,
I shall be interested to see what reply your question generates as it doesn't read like this to me.
Went and had a look at the rules and I don't think the centre is counted in the sequence, reason being that centres (depending on individual sizes) will probably be more than 3" across. Just my thoughts.
I have been thinking that the first borders will be a little tricky for those of us that don't have a lot of experience as there isn't a lot of width to play with.
Have been waiting with baited breath to hear if my centre has arrived yet. Hopefully it will appear sometime this week.
Cheers
Maybe1day