Jillaine, Your boarders may not have been too busy, but a mater of proportion. Middle Eastern designs appear to have geometry and scale. These large corners overpower the majestic center panel. My mind thinks that you are well on your way to a more pricey, reversible quilt.
Post some picts of the borders you were considering, and let's figure out how you can make these beautiful corner blocks into the focus blocks on the reverse side.